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Internal Naktuinbouw list for vegetable varieties

Registering a vegetable variety for inclusion in the European common catalogue is not always necessary. A vegetable variety that is solely intended for marketing to so-called third countries does not need to be registered. By so-called third countries, we mean ‘non-European member states’.

Instead of inclusion in the European common catalogue, you can have a variety included in the Internal Naktuinbouw list.

About the Internal Naktuinbouw list

The basis for the Internal Naktuinbouw list can be found in the Inspection Regulations, article 14. It follows from this article that all propagation material intended for export must comply with all European requirements. Companies may deviate from this. Provided that the material complies with the requirements of the third country and that it has been reported to Naktuinbouw. 

With the Internal Naktuinbouw list, we implement the reporting obligation. In addition, inclusion in the Internal Naktuinbouw list ensures that the name of a vegetable variety is known by us. This prevents another company from trying to get a vegetable variety under the same name on the European common catalogue. In such a case, we can alert companies to this.

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Conditions for inclusion in the Internal Naktuinbouw list:

  • Vegetable seed is only marketed outside Europe. Registration of country or marketing area is no longer mandatory.
  • An application can only be submitted for vegetable varieties that:
    • are not under application for listing; or
    • have not been listed within the European Union.
  • Registration of the correct breeders' reference is mandatory.
  • Inclusion in the Internal Naktuinbouw list is for a period of five years.
  • After five years renewal is possible with another period of five years.
  • The proposed variety denomination complies with the European regulations for variety denominations. The same regulations as for an application to listing within the European Union. If a variety denomination is not acceptable, this variety denomination may still be accepted under conditions to be determined by Naktuinbouw.
  • Non-European vegetable crops subject to registration are not included in the Internal Naktuinbouw list.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where can I find the fee per application for inclusion in the Internal Naktuinbouw list?

You can find the fee per application here. Variety Testing processes the requests for inclusion in the Internal Naktuinbouw list. 

How can I have my vegetable variety included in the Internal Naktuinbouw list?

Please use the application form Internal Naktuinbouw list. You should also send a technical questionnaire of the vegetable variety (a so-called TQ).