In Denmark the quantity of available basic seed of certain varieties of Beta vulgaris L. satisfying the condition of point 3(b) of Part B of Annex I to Directive 2002/54/EC as regards the maximum weight of inert matter of monogerm seed is insufficient due to dry harvest conditions and is therefore not adequate to meet the needs of that Member State.

The demand for such seed cannot be satisfied by seed from other Member States or from third countries, fulfilling all the requirements laid down in Directive 2002/54/EC.

Consequently, Denmark should be authorised to permit the marketing of seed of those varieties subject to less stringent requirements.

As this Decision introduces a derogation from the standards of the Union rules, it is appropriate to limit the quantity of seed complying with less stringent requirements to a minimum necessary to meet the needs of Denmark. In order to ensure that the total quantity of seed authorised to be placed on the market pursuant to this Decision does not exceed the maximum quantity covered by this Decision, it is appropriate that Denmark act as co-ordinator as it has submitted the respective request for the adoption of this Decision and is mostly concerned by the marketing of that variety.

As providing for derogation from the standards of the Union rules, the marketing of seed complying with less stringent requirements shoud be temporary until 31 December 2017, because this time is necessary to allow the production of that seed and a review of the situtation with regards to the varieties concerned.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,