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Originally Posted by John Rye[_2_]
Hello All
Further to my earlier post if you go to the Facebook page for Garden Organic
UK you will find a report on a meeting between DEFRA and membersof the UK
seed industry which admits that some of the exemptions accepted earlier have
been removed.
Apparently there is to be a further meeting with the European seed industry
this week, after which they are expecting to launch a major campaign.
John
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I've asked the RHS about this.
Briefly:
They are worried, and do not consider it a non-issue.
They're working with DEFRA and other organisations such as the Horticultural Trades Association and Garden Organic to make sure the needs of the horticultural industry are covered.
They're suggesting that an already published description should suffice in lieu of registration but this hasn't been agreed yet. They point out even £100 fee would cause problems for small suppliers.
They suggest that we contact our MEPs.
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