Decreto legislativo 3/11/2003 n. 308 - Attuazione delle direttive 2002/53/CE, 2002/54/CE, 2002/55/CE, 2002/56/CE, 2002/57/CE e 2002/68/CE concernenti la commercializzazione dei prodotti sementieri e il catalogo delle varieta delle specie di piante agricole GURI n° 266 du 15/11/2003 p. 32

This Italian legislative decree implements several European Union directives aimed at harmonizing the rules for marketing seed products. It establishes a common framework for the cataloging of agricultural plant varieties to ensure quality and consistency across the single market. The regulation affects seed producers, agricultural businesses, and distributors. It ensures that plant varieties sold within Italy meet specific EU standards for variety registration and commercialization, facilitating easier trade within the European Union.