Order No. 114/96 approving technical requirements for production and quality controls on propagative and planting material of vegetable products (excluding seeds).

This Order approves technical requirements for production and quality controls on propagative material and vegetable nursery stock (excluding seeds). Articles 1 and 2 define "propagative material", "planting material" and establish requirements for products sold in national or EU markets. Article 3 deals with quality standards and phytosanitary controls (in compliance with Decree-Law No. 154/94 of 28 May). Article 4 establishes quality controls on farms by competent authorities (IPPAA and CNPPA) and sets forth the basic principles with which such controls shall be carried out. Article 5 specifies requirements for trade certificates of propagative and planting materials. Article 7 specifies that this Order shall not apply to trade with third countries. Two (2) lists concerning vegetable species, specific diseases and harmful organisms are annexed to the text.