The Provisional Protocol – Derogations for Temporary Marketing of Seed of a Lower Germination Standard ensures that a derogation for the temporary marketing of seed of a lower germination standard than that required by the relevant Seed Marketing Regulations may only be given where there is a GB-wide shortage of the seed concerned and the supply shortage cannot be satisfied from within the UK.

Provisional Protocol – Derogations for Temporary Marketing of Seed of a Lower Germination Standard

The Provisional Protocol – Proposals for Legislation sets out the mechanism which allows proposals for legislation on plant breeders’ rights, variety registration and certification and marketing to be considered by DAERA, Defra, the Scottish Government, and the Welsh Government. 

Provisional Protocol – Proposals for Legislation

The Provisional Protocol - International Representation and Coordination describes how coordination of UK positions at international fora is achieved and what national expertise is required to represent the UK at these fora.

Provisional Protocol - International Representation and Coordination