http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/eudr/2007/72

Commission Directive 2007/72/EC

of 13 December 2007

amending Council Directive 66/401/EEC as regards the inclusion of the species Galega orientalis Lam.

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed1, and in particular Article 2(1a) thereof,

Whereas

(1)

Galega orientalis Lam. is a fodder plant largely grown in certain Member States and plays a significant role in improving the quality of feed for farm animals.

(2)

That species is currently not covered by uniform rules on seed certification under Directive 66/401/EEC and therefore the relevant seed cannot benefit from free circulation.

(3)

Since it meets all relevant conditions for certification, the species Galega orientalis Lam. should therefore be included in the list in Directive 66/401/EEC.

(4)

The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: