Law to lay down rules for the production, quality, certification and placing on the market of seed (Seed Act) (No. 51 of 2005).

This Law makes provision for the control of the quality of seeds. It establishes the Seed Council to advise the Minister and regulates the production, importation and placing on the market of seed. The Law also requires the Minister to establish a Seed Inspection Service, which shall carry out quality control and certification of seed. The Minister shall publish a list of plant species that may be cultivated for the production of seed certified by the Service. Producers shall apply for a permit to produce such certified and published seed. The Service shall maintain a register of recognized seed importers.