Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2025/1079of 2 June 2025amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as regards the protocols for the examination of certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species(Text with EEA relevance)

Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2025/1079 of 2 June 2025 amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as regards the protocols for the examination of certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2002/53/oj. , and in particular Article 7(2), points (a) and (b), thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2002/55/oj. , and in particular Article 7(2), points (a) and (b), thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Directives 2003/90/EC Commission Directive 2003/90/EC of 6 October 2003 setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 7; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2003/90/oj). and 2003/91/EC Commission Directive 2003/91/EC of 6 October 2003 setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of vegetable species (OJ L 254, 8.10.2003, p. 11; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2003/91/oj). aim to ensure that the varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species that Member States include in their national catalogues comply with the protocols established by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). In particular, those Directives aim to ensure compliance with the rules concerning the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant and vegetable species. For the species not covered by the CPVO protocols, those Directives aim to ensure compliance with the guidelines of the International Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). (2) The CPVO has established further protocols and has updated existing ones, in particular as regards red clover, swede rape, turnip rape, asparagus, chilli or pepper, industrial chicory, melon, cucumber and gherkin, marrow or courgette, and lettuce. Those updates should be reflected in Union law. (3) Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. (4) The new rules should apply from 1 January 2026. However, in order not to disrupt official examinations, for varieties that are not yet accepted for inclusion in the Common Catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant or vegetable species, official examinations started but not finalised before 1 January 2026 should continue to be made in accordance with Directive 2003/90/EC or Directive 2003/91/EC as they stood before being amended by this Directive.

(5) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Amendments to Directive 2003/90/EC Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/90/EC are replaced by the text set out in Part A of the Annex to this Directive.

Article 2

Amendments to Directive 2003/91/EC Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/91/EC are replaced by the text set out in Part B of the Annex to this Directive.

Article 3

Transposition

1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 December 2025 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions. They shall apply those provisions from 1 January 2026. When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law, which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 4

Transitional measures For official examinations of varieties started but not finalised before 1 January 2026, Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC shall apply as they stood before being amended by this Directive.

Article 5

Entry into force This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 6

Addressees This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 2 June 2025. For the Commission The President Ursula von der Leyen

Annex

ANNEX PART A PART B

Annex

ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2), point (a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site (www.cpvo.europa.eu). Scientific nameCommon nameCPVO protocolDactylis glomerata L.CocksfootTP 31/1 of 25.3.2021Festuca arundinacea Schreb.Tall fescueTP 39/1 of 1.10.2015Festuca filiformis Pourr.Fine-leaved sheep’s fescueTP 67/1 of 23.6.2011Festuca ovina L.Sheep’s fescueTP 67/1 of 23.6.2011Festuca pratensis Huds.Meadow fescueTP 39/1 of 1.10.2015Festuca rubra L.Red fescueTP 67/1 of 23.6.2011Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack.Hard fescueTP 67/1 of 23.6.2011Lolium multiflorum Lam.Italian ryegrassTP 4/2 of 19.3.2019Lolium perenne L.Perennial ryegrassTP 4/2 of 19.3.2019Lolium x hybridum Hausskn.Hybrid ryegrassTP 4/2 of 19.3.2019Medicago sativa L.LucerneTP /6/1 Corr. of 22.12.2021Medicago x varia T. MartynSand lucerneTP 6/1 Corr. of 22.12.2021Phleum nodosum L.Small timothyTP 34/1 of 22.12.2021Phleum pratense L.TimothyTP 34/1 of 22.12.2021Pisum sativum L. (partim)Field peaTP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 6.3.2020Poa pratensis L.Smooth-stalked meadow grassTP 33/1 of 15.3.2017Trifolium pratense L.Red cloverTP 5/1 Rev. of 13.2.2025Vicia faba L.Field beanTP 8/1 of 19.3.2019Vicia sativa L.Common vetchTP 32/1 of 19.4.2016Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb.SwedeTP 89/1 of 11.3.2015Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers.Fodder radishTP 178/1 of 15.3.2017Brassica napus L. (partim)Swede rapeTP 36/4 of 31.3.2025Brassica rapa L. var. silvestris (Lam.) BriggsTurnip rapeTP/185/1 of 31.3.2025Cannabis sativa L.HempTP 276/2 Rev of 30.12.2022Glycine max (L.) Merr.Soya beanTP 80/1 of 15.3.2017Gossypium spp.CottonTP 88/2 of 11.12.2020Helianthus annuus L.SunflowerTP 81/1 of 31.10.2002Linum usitatissimum L.Flax/LinseedTP 57/2 of 19.3.2014

Sinapis alba L.White mustardTP 179/1 of 15.3.2017Avena nuda L.Small naked oat, Hulless oatTP 20/3 of 6.3.2020Avena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina K. Koch)Oats and Red oatTP 20/3 of 6.3.2020Hordeum vulgare L.BarleyTP 19/5 of 19.3.2019Oryza sativa L.RiceTP 16/3 of 1.10.2015Secale cereale L.RyeTP 58/1 Rev Corr. of 27.4.2022Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolorSorghumTP 122/1 of 19.3.2019Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex DavidseSudan grassTP 122/1 of 19.3.2019Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor x Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex DavidseHybrids resulting from the crossing of Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor and Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondiiTP 122/1 of 19.3.2019xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. CamusHybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus SecaleTP 121/3 Corr. of 27.4.2022Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivumWheatTP 3/5 of 19.3.2019Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum (Desf.) van SlagerenDurum wheatTP 120/3 of 19.3.2014Zea mays L. (partim)MaizeTP 2/3 of 11.3.2010Solanum tuberosum L.PotatoTP 23/4 of 28.11.2023

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ANNEX II List of species referred to in Article 1(2), point (b), which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines The text of these guidelines can be found on the UPOV web site (www.upov.int). Scientific nameCommon nameUPOV guidelineBeta vulgaris L.Fodder beetTG/150/3 of 4.11.1994Agrostis canina L.Velvet bentTG/30/6 of 12.10.1990Agrostis gigantea RothRed topTG/30/6 of 12.10.1990Agrostis stolonifera L.Creeping bent grassTG/30/6 of 12.10.1990Agrostis capillaris L.Brown topTG/30/6 of 12.10.1990Bromus catharticus VahlRescue grassTG/180/3 of 4.4.2001Bromus sitchensis Trin.Alaska brome grassTG/180/3 of 4.4.2001xFestulolium Asch. et Graebn.Hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Festuca with a species of the genus LoliumTG/243/1 of 9.4.2008 Lotus corniculatus L.Birdsfoot trefoilTG/193/1 of 9.4.2008Lupinus albus L.White lupinTG/66/4 of 31.3.2004Lupinus angustifolius L.Narrow-leaved lupinTG/66/4 of 31.3.2004Lupinus luteus L.Yellow lupinTG/66/4 of 31.3.2004Medicago doliata Carmign.Straight-spined medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago italica (Mill.) FioriDisc medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago littoralis Rohde ex Loisel.Shore medic/Strand medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago lupulina L.TrefoilTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago murex Willd.Sphere medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago polymorpha L.Bur medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago rugosa Desr.Wrinkled medic/Gama medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago scutellata (L.) Mill.Snail medic/Shield medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Medicago truncatula Gaertn.Barrel medicTG/228/1 of 5.4.2006Trifolium repens L.White cloverTG/38/7 of 9.4.2003Trifolium subterraneum L.Subterranean cloverTG/170/3 of 4.4.2001Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.California BluebellTG/319/1 of 5.4.2017Arachis hypogaea L.Groundnut/PeanutTG/93/4 of 9.4.2014Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.Brown mustardTG/335/1 of 17.12.2020Brassica rapa L. var. silvestris (Lam.) BriggsTurnip rapeTG/185/3 of 17.4.2002Carthamus tinctorius L.SafflowerTG/134/4 of 24.10.2023Papaver somniferum L.PoppyTG/166/4 of 9.4.2014

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ANNEX I List of species referred to in Article 1(2), point (a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site (www.cpvo.europa.eu). Scientific nameCommon nameCPVO protocolAllium cepa L. (Cepa group)Onion and EchalionTP 46/2 of 1.4.2009Allium cepa L. (Aggregatum group)ShallotTP 46/2 of 1.4.2009Allium fistulosum L.Japanese bunching onion or Welsh onionTP 161/1 of 11.3.2010Allium porrum L.LeekTP 85/2 of 1.4.2009Allium sativum L.GarlicTP 162/2 of 30.5.2023Allium schoenoprasum L.ChivesTP 198/2 of 11.3.2015 Apium graveolens L.CeleryTP 82/1 of 13.3.2008Apium graveolens L.CeleriacTP 74/1 of 13.3.2008Asparagus officinalis L.AsparagusTP 130/2 Rev. of 3.1.2025Beta vulgaris L.Beetroot including Cheltenham beetTP 60/1 of 1.4.2009Beta vulgaris L.Spinach beet or ChardTP 106/2 of 14.4.2021Brassica oleracea L.Curly kaleTP 90/1 of 16.2.2011Brassica oleracea L.CauliflowerTP 45/2 Rev. 3 of 11.4.2024Brassica oleracea L.Sprouting broccoli or CalabreseTP 151/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 11.4.2024Brassica oleracea L.Brussels sproutsTP 54/2 Rev. 2 of 11.4.2024Brassica oleracea L.KohlrabiTP 65/2 rev. of 11.4.2024Brassica oleracea L.Savoy cabbage, White cabbage and Red cabbageTP 48/3 Rev. 3 of 11.4.2024Brassica rapa L.Chinese cabbageTP 105/1 of 13.3.2008Capsicum annuum L.Chilli or PepperTP 76/3 of 31.3.2025Cichorium endivia L.Curled-leaved endive and Plain-leaved endiveTP 118/3 of 19.3.2014Cichorium intybus L.Industrial chicoryTP 172/2 Rev. of 28.1.2025Cichorium intybus L.Leaf chicoryTP 154/2 Rev. of 31.3.2023Cichorium intybus L.Witloof chicoryTP 173/2 of 21.3.2018Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. et NakaiWatermelonTP 142/2 Rev. 3 of 29.2.2024Cucumis melo L.MelonTP 104/2 Rev. 3 of 31.3.2025Cucumis sativus L.Cucumber and GherkinTP 61/2 Rev. 3 of 3.1.2025Cucurbita maxima DuchesneGourdTP 155/1 of 11.3.2015Cucurbita pepo L.Marrow or CourgetteTP 119/1 Rev. 2 of 31.3.2025Cynara cardunculus L.Globe artichoke and CardoonTP 184/2 Rev. of 6.3.2020Daucus carota L.Carrot and Fodder carrotTP 49/3 Corr. of 13.3.2008Foeniculum vulgare Mill.FennelTP 183/2 of 14.4.2021Lactuca sativa L.LettuceTP 13/6 Rev. 5 of 3.1.2025Solanum lycopersicum L.TomatoTP 44/4 Rev. 5 of 14.4.2021Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. HillParsleyTP 136/1 Corr. of 21.3.2007Phaseolus coccineus L.Runner beanTP 9/1 of 21.3.2007Phaseolus vulgaris L.Dwarf French bean and Climbing French beanTP 12/4 of 27.2.2013Pisum sativum L. (partim)Wrinkled pea, Round pea and Sugar peaTP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 6.3.2020 Raphanus sativus L.Radish, Black radishTP 64/2 Rev. 2 of 29.2.2024Rheum rhabarbarum LRhubarbTP 62/1 of 19.4.2016Scorzonera hispanica L.Scorzonera or Black salsifyTP 116/1 of 11.3.2015Solanum melongena L.Aubergine or Egg plantTP 117/1 of 13.3.2008Spinacia oleracea L.SpinachTP 55/5 Rev. 4 of 27.4.2022Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr.Corn salad or Lamb’s lettuceTP 75/2 rev. of 29.2.2024Vicia faba L. (partim)Broad beanTP 206/1 of 25.3.2004Zea mays L. (partim)Sweet corn and Pop cornTP 2/3 of 11.3.2010Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum peruvianum (L.) Mill.; Solanum pimpinellifolium L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. SpoonerTomato rootstocksTP 294/1 Rev. 6 of 29.2.2024Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata DuchesneInterspecific hybrids of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne for use as rootstocksTP 311/1 of 15.3.2017