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 varieties of swede, fodder kale, rice, kale group, palm kale group, tronchuda group (Portuguese cabbage), Chinese cabbage, tomato and spinach

Article 1Amendments to Directive 2003/90/EC

Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/90/EC are replaced by the text set out in Part A of the Annex to this Directive.

Article 2Amendments to Directive 2003/91/EC

Annex I to Directive 2003/91/EC is replaced by the text set out in Part B of the Annex to this Directive.

Article 3Transitional measures

For official examinations of varieties started but not finalised before 1 July 2026, Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC shall apply as they stood before being amended by this Directive.

Article 4Transposition

1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 June 2026 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
They shall apply those provisions from 1 July 2026.
When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law, which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 5Entry into force

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

Article 6Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

ANNEX

ANNEX
PART A
‘ANNEX I
List of species referred to in Article 1(2), point (a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols  ( 1 )
Scientific name
Common name
CPVO protocol
Dactylis glomerata L.
Cocksfoot
TP 31/1 of 25.3.2021
Festuca arundinacea Schreb.
Tall fescue
TP 39/1 of 1.10.2015
Festuca filiformis Pourr.
Fine-leaved sheep’s fescue
TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011
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.) Hack.
Hard fescue
TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011
Lolium multiflorum Lam.
Italian ryegrass
TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019
Lolium perenne L.
Perennial ryegrass
TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn.
Hybrid ryegrass
TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019
Medicago sativa L.
Lucerne
TP 6/1 Corr. of 22.12.2021
Medicago x varia T. Martyn
Sand lucerne
TP 6/1 Corr. of 22.12.2021
Phleum nodosum L.
Small timothy
TP 34/1 of 22.12.2021
Phleum pratense L.
Timothy
TP 34/1 of 22.12.2021
Pisum sativum L. (partim)
Field pea
TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 6.3.2020
Poa pratensis L.
Smooth-stalked meadow grass
TP 33/1 of 15.3.2017
Trifolium pratense L.
Red clover
TP 5/1 Rev. of 13.2.2025
Vicia faba L.
Field bean
TP 8/1 of 19.3.2019
Vicia sativa L.
Common vetch
TP 32/1 of 19.4.2016
Brassica napus L. var . napobrassica (L.) Rchb.
Swede
TP 89/1 Rev. of 23.4.2025
Brassica oleracea L. convar . acephala (DC.) Alef. var. medullosa Thell.
Fodder kale (marrow-stem kale)
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
Brassica oleracea L. convar. acephala (DC.) Alef. var. viridis L.
Fodder kale (collards)
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers.
Fodder radish
TP 178/1 of 15.3.2017
Brassica napus L. (partim)
Swede rape
TP 36/4 of 31.3.2025
Brassica rapa L. var. silvestris (Lam.) Briggs
Turnip rape
TP 185/1 of 31.3.2025
Cannabis sativa L.
Hemp
TP 276/2 Rev of 30.12.2022
Glycine max (L.) Merr.
Soya bean
TP 80/1 of 15.3.2017
Gossypium spp.
Cotton
TP 88/2 of 11.12.2020
Helianthus annuus L.
Sunflower
TP 81/1 of 31.10.2002
Linum usitatissimum L.
Flax/Linseed
TP 57/2 of 19.3.2014
Sinapis alba L.
White mustard
TP 179/1 of 15.3.2017
Avena nuda L.
Small naked oat, Hulless oat
TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020
Avena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina K. Koch)
Oats and Red oat
TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020
Hordeum vulgare L.
Barley
TP 19/5 of 19.3.2019
Oryza sativa L.
Rice
TP 16/4 of 23.5.2025
Secale cereale L.
Rye
TP 58/1 Rev Corr. of 27.4.2022
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor
Sorghum
TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse
Sudan grass
TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor x Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse
Hybrids resulting from the crossing of Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor and Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii
TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019
xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus
Hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus Secale
TP 121/3 Corr. of 27.4.2022
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum
Wheat
TP 3/5 of 19.3.2019
Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum (Desf.) van Slageren
Durum wheat
TP 120/3 of 19.3.2014
Zea mays L. (partim)
Maize
TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010
Solanum tuberosum L.
Potato
TP 23/4 of 28.11.2023
ANNEX II
List of species referred to in Article 1(2), point (b), which are to comply with UPOV test guidelines  ( 1 )
Scientific name
Common name
UPOV guideline
Beta vulgaris L.
Fodder beet
TG/150/3 of 4.11.1994
Agrostis canina L.
Velvet bent
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
Agrostis capillaris L.
Brown top
TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990
Bromus catharticus Vahl
Rescue grass
TG/180/3 of 4.4.2001
Bromus sitchensis Trin.
Alaska brome grass
TG/180/3 of 4.4.2001
xFestulolium Asch. et Graebn.
Hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Festuca with a species of the genus Lolium
TG/243/1 of 9.4.2008
Lotus corniculatus L.
Birdsfoot trefoil
TG/193/1 of 9.4.2008
Lupinus albus L.
White lupin
TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004
Lupinus angustifolius L.
Narrow-leaved lupin
TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004
Lupinus luteus L.
Yellow lupin
TG/66/4 of 31.3.2004
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 Loisel.
Shore medic/Strand medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago lupulina L.
Trefoil
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
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 medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago scutellata (L.) Mill.
Snail medic/Shield medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Medicago truncatula Gaertn.
Barrel medic
TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006
Trifolium repens L.
White clover
TG/38/7 of 9.4.2003
Trifolium subterraneum L.
Subterranean clover
TG/170/3 of 4.4.2001
Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.
California Bluebell
TG/319/1 of 5.4.2017
Arachis hypogaea L.
Groundnut/Peanut
TG/93/4 of 9.4.2014
Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.
Brown mustard
TG/335/1 of 17.12.2020
Carthamus tinctorius L.
Safflower
TG/134/4 of 24.10.2023
Papaver somniferum L.
Poppy
TG/166/4 of 9.4.2014
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PART B
‘ANNEX I
List of species referred to in Article 1(2), point (a), which are to comply with CPVO technical protocols  ( 1 )
Scientific name
Common name
CPVO protocol
Allium cepa L. (Cepa group)
Onion and Echalion
TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009
Allium cepa L. (Aggregatum group)
Shallot
TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009
Allium fistulosum L.
Japanese bunching onion or Welsh onion
TP 161/1 of 11.3.2010
Allium porrum L.
Leek
TP 85/2 of 1.4.2009
Allium sativum L.
Garlic
TP 162/2 of 30.5.2023
Allium schoenoprasum L.
Chives
TP 198/2 of 11.3.2015
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 Cheltenham beet
TP 60/1 of 1.4.2009
Beta vulgaris L.
Spinach beet or Chard
TP 106/2 of 14.4.2021
Brassica oleracea L.
Kale group
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
Brassica oleracea L.
Cauliflower
TP 45/2 Rev. 3 of 11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Broccoli (sprouting type and calabrese type)
TP 151/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 11.4.2024
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 red cabbage)
TP 48/3 Rev. 3 of 11.4.2024
Brassica oleracea L.
Palm kale group
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
Brassica oleracea L.
Tronchuda group (Portuguese cabbage)
TP 90/2 of 23.4.2025
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 Plain-leaved endive
TP 118/3 of 19.3.2014
Cichorium intybus L.
Industrial chicory
TP 172/2 Rev. of 28.1.2025
Cichorium intybus L.
Leaf chicory
TP 154/2 Rev. of 31.3.2023
Cichorium intybus L.
Witloof chicory
TP 173/2 of 21.3.2018
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. et Nakai
Watermelon
TP 142/2 Rev. 3 of 29.2.2024
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
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
Gourd
TP 155/1 of 11.3.2015
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
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Fennel
TP 183/2 of 14.4.2021
Lactuca sativa L.
Lettuce
TP 13/6 Rev. 5 of 3.1.2025
Solanum lycopersicum L.
Tomato
TP 44/5 of 23.4.2025
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill
Parsley
TP 136/1 Corr. of 21.3.2007
Phaseolus coccineus L.
Runner bean
TP 9/1 of 21.3.2007
Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Dwarf French bean and Climbing French bean
TP 12/4 of 27.2.2013
Pisum sativum L. (partim)
Wrinkled pea, Round pea and Sugar pea
TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 6.3.2020
Raphanus sativus L.
Radish, 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.) Laterr.
Corn salad or Lamb’s lettuce
TP 75/2 rev. of 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
Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner ; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner ; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum peruvianum (L.) Mill .; Solanum pimpinellifolium L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Tomato rootstocks
TP 294/1 Rev. 6 of 29.2.2024
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne
Interspecific hybrids of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne for use as rootstocks
TP 311/1 of 15.3.2017
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( 1 )   The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site ( www.cpvo.europa.eu ).
( 1 )   The text of these guidelines can be found on the UPOV web site ( www.upov.int ).
( 1 )   The text of these protocols can be found on the CPVO web site ( www.cpvo.europa.eu ).

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