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Species (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Table of Provisions (7)
Statutory Text (7 Articles)
Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 21,683, 7 ta’ Lulju, 2026 B 2051
L.N. 180 of 2026
PLANT QUARANTINE ACT
(CAP. 433)
Examination of Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable
Species (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by article 32 of the Plant
Quarantine Act, the Minister responsible for food has made the
following regulations:-
(1) The title of these regulations is the Examination of Citation and
Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable Species (Amendment) scope.
Regulations, 2026 and these regulations shall be read and construed as
one with the Examination of Varieties of Vegetable Species S.L. 433.36.
Regulations, hereinafter referred to as the "principal regulations".
(2) The scope of these regulations is to transpose Commission
Implementing Directive (EU) 2025/2449 of 4 December 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.
Regulation 2 of the principal regulations shall be Substitutes
regulation 2 to
substituted by the following new regulation
the principal
regulations.
2. In these regulations unless the context
"Interpretation.
otherwise requires
"competent authority" means the Food Safety and
Security Authority."
Schedule I to the principal regulations shall be substituted Substitutes
Schedule I to the
by the following new Schedule
principal
regulations.
"SCHEDULE I
(Regulation 3(2)(a)(i))
CPVO guidelines
The following tables list the genera and species for which CPVO
protocols shall apply. These technical protocols can be found on the
CPVO website *
1. Agricultural Plants
*Vide https://cpvo.europa.eu/en/applications-and-examinations/technical-examina-
tions/technical-protocols/cpvo-technical-protocols
A.
Cereals
Table 1.1
Scientific name
Common name
CPVO protocol
Avena nuda L.
Small naked oat, Hulless TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020
oat
Avena sativa L. (includes A. Oats and Red oat
TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020
byzantina K. Koch)
Hordeum vulgare L.
Barley
TP 19/5 of 19.3.2019
Secale cereale L.
Rye
TP 58/1 Rev. Corr. of
4.2022
Sorghum bicolor (L.)
Sorghum
TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019
Moench subsp. bicolor
Sorghum bicolor (L.)
Sudan grass
TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019
Moench subsp. drummondii
(Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse
Sorghum bicolor (L.)
Hybrids resulting from
TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019
Moench subsp. bicolor x
the crossing of Sorghum
Sorghum bicolor (L.)
bicolor subsp. bicolor
Moench subsp. drummondii
and Sorghum bicolor
(Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse
subsp. drummondii
xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Hybrids resulting from
TP 121/3 Corr. of
Camus
the crossing of a species
27.4.2022
of the genus Triticum and
a species of the genus
Secale
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. Wheat
TP 3/5 of 19.3.2019
aestivum
Triticum turgidum L. subsp. Durum wheat
TP 120/3 of 19.3.2014
durum (Desf.)
van Slageren
Zea mays L. (partim)
Maize
TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010
B.
Fodder Plants
Table 1.2
Scientific name
Common name
CPVO protocol
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Festuca filiformis Pourr.
Fine-leaved sheep’s
TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011
fescue
Festuca ovina L.
Sheep’s fescue
TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011
Festuca pratensis Huds.
Meadow fescue
TP 39/1 of 1.10.2015
Festuca rubra L.
Red fescue
TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011
Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.)
Hard fescue
TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011
Hack.
Lolium multiflorum Lam.
Italian ryegrass
TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019
Lolium perenne L.
Perennial ryegrass
TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019
Poa pratensis L.
Smooth-stalked meadow
TP 33/1 of 15.3.2017
grass
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Medicago sativa L.
Lucerne
TP
/6/1
Corr.
of
22.12.2021
Pisum sativum L. (partim)
Field pea
TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of
6.3.2020
Trifolium pratense L.
Red clover
TP 5/1
Rev.
of
13.02.2025
Vicia faba L.
Field bean
TP 8/1 of 19.3.2019
Vicia sativa L.
Common vetch
TP 32/1 of 19.4.2016
C.
Potatoes
Table 1.3
Scientific name
Common name
CPVO protocol
Solanum tuberosum L.
Potato
TP
23/4
of
11.2023
2. Vegetables
Table 1.4
Scientific name
Common name
CPVO protocol
Allium cepa L. (Cepa Onion and Echalion
TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009
group)
L. Shallot
TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009
Allium
cepa
(Aggregatum group)
Allium fistulosum L.
Japanese bunching onion or
TP 161/1 of 11.3.2010
Welsh onion
Allium porrum L.
Leek
TP 85/2 of 1.4.2009
Allium sativum L.
Garlic
TP 162/2 of 30.5.2023
Allium schoenoprasum Chives
TP 198/2 of 11.3.2015
L.
Apium graveolens L.
Celery
TP 82/1 of 13.3.2008
Apium graveolens L.
Celeriac
TP 74/1 of 13.3.2008
Asparagus officinalis L. Asparagus
TP 130/2 Rev. of
3.1.2025
Beta vulgaris L.
Beetroot including
TP 60/1 of 1.4.2009
Cheltenham beet
Beta vulgaris L.
Spinach beet or Chard
TP 106/2 of 14.4.2021
Brassica oleracea L.
Kale group
TP 90/2 of 23.04.2025
Brassica oleracea L.
Cauliflower
TP 45/2 Rev. 3 of
11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Broccoli (sprouting type and
TP 151/2 Rev. 3 Corr.
of 11.4.2024
calabrese type)
Brassica oleracea L.
Brussels sprouts
TP 54/2 Rev. 2 of
11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Kohlrabi
TP 65/2 Rev. of
11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Savoy cabbage
TP 48/3 Rev. 3 of
11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Capitata (white cabbage and
TP 48/3 Rev. 3 of
red cabbage)
11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Palm kale group
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
Brassica oleracea L.
Tronchuda group (Portuguese
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
cabbage)
Brassica rapa L.
Chinese cabbage
TP 105/2 of 23.4.2025
Capsicum annuum L.
Chilli or Pepper
TP 76/3 of 31.3.2025
Cichorium endivia L.
Curled-leaved endive and
TP 118/3 of 19.3.2014
Plain-leaved endive
Cichorium intybus L.
Industrial chicory
TP 172/2 Rev. of
28.1.2025
Cichorium intybus L.
Leaf chicory
TP 154/2 Rev. of
3.2023
Cichorium intybus L.
Witloof chicory
TP 173/2 of 21.3.2018
Watermelon
TP 142/2 Rev. 3 of
Citrullus lanatus
(Thunb.) Matsum. &
29.2.2024
Nakai
Cucumis melo L.
Melon
TP 104/2 Rev. 3 of
31.3.2025
Cucumis sativus L.
Cucumber and Gherkin
TP 61/2 Rev. 3 of
3.1.2025
Gourd
TP 155/1 of 11.3.2015
Cucurbita maxima
Duchesne
Cucurbita pepo L.
Marrow or Courgette
TP 119/1 Rev. 2 of
31.3.2025
Cynara cardunculus L.
Globe artichoke and Cardoon
TP 184/2 Rev. of
6.3.2020
Daucus carota L.
Carrot and Fodder carrot
TP 49/3 Corr. of
13.3.2008
vulgare Fennel
TP 183/2 of 14.4.2021
Foeniculum
Mill.
Lactuca sativa L.
Lettuce
TP 13/6 Rev. 5 of
3.1.2025
Tomato
TP 44/5 of 23.4.2025
Solanum lycopersicum
L.
Parsley
TP 136/1
Corr.
of
Petroselinum crispum
(Mill.) Nyman ex A.W.
21.3.2007
Hill
Phaseolus coccineus L.
Runner bean
TP 9/1 of 21.3.2007
Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Dwarf French bean and
TP 12/4 of 27.2.2013
Climbing French bean
L. Wrinkled pea, Round pea and
TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of
Pisum
sativum
(partim)
Sugar pea
6.3.2020
Raphanus sativus L.
Radish and Black radish
TP 64/2 Rev. 2 of
29.2.2024
Rheum rhabarbarum L.
Rhubarb
TP 62/1 of 19.4.2016
Scorzonera hispanica L.
Scorzonera or Black salsify
TP 116/1 of 11.3.2015
Solanum melongena L.
Aubergine or Egg plant
TP 117/1 of 13.3.2008
Spinacia oleracea L.
Spinach
TP 55/5 Rev. 5 of
23.4.2025
Valerianella locusta (L.)
Corn salad or Lamb’s lettuce
TP 75/2 Rev. of
Laterr.
29.2.2024
Vicia faba L. (partim)
Broad bean
TP 206/1 of 25.3.2004
Zea mays L. (partim)
Sweet corn and Pop corn
TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010
Tomato rootstocks
TP 294/1 Rev. 6 of
Solanum habrochaites
S. Knapp & D.M.
29.2.2024
Solanum
L.
lycopersicum
x
Solanum habrochaites
S. Knapp & D.M.
Solanum
L.
lycopersicum
x
peruvianum
(L.) Mill.; Solanum
L.
lycopersicum
x
Solanum cheesmaniae
(L. Ridley) Fosberg;
pimpinellifolium L. x
Solanum habrochaites
S. Knapp & D.M.
Interspecific
hybrids
of TP 311/1 of 15.3.2017
Cucurbita maxima
Duchesne x Cucurbita
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
moschata Duchesne
x
Cucurbita
moschata
Duchesne
for
use
as
rootstocks
".
4. Schedule II to the principal regulations shall be substituted
by the following new Schedule
"SCHEDULE II
(Regulation 3(2)(a)(ii))
UPOV guidelines
The following tables list the genera and species for which UPOV
guidelines shall apply. These technical protocols can be found on the
UPOV website *
1. Agricultural Plants
A.
Fodder Plants
*Vide https://www.upov.int/en/find-and-explore/information-and-guidance/exami-
nation-guidance/test-guidelines/current-test-guidelines
Table 2.1
Scientific name
Common name
UPOV guideline
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Agrostis canina L.
Velvet bent
TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Agrostis capillaris L.
Brown top
TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Agrostis gigantea Roth
Red top
TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Agrostis stolonifera L.
Creeping bent grass
TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Medicago doliata Carmign.
Straight-spined medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago italica (Mill.) Fiori
Disc medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago littoralis Rohde ex
Shore medic/Strand
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Loisel.
medic
Medicago murex Willd.
Sphere medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago polymorpha L.
Bur medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago rugosa Desr.
Wrinkled medic/Gama
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
medic
Medicago scutellata (L.) Mill.
Snail medic/Shield
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
medic
Medicago truncatula Gaertn.
Barrel medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Trifolium subterraneum L.
Subterranean clover
TG/170/3 of 4.4.2001
2. Vegetables
Table 2.2
Scientific name
Common name
UPOV guideline
Brassica rapa L.
Turnip
TG/37/11 of 23.9.2022
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