National Seed Division Investigates Illegal and Substandard Fruit Tree Seedlings and Vegetable Seeds Distribution

The Chungcheongnam Office of the National Institute of Seed & Variety Development (Director Shin Dong-ha) announced that it will conduct distribution investigations on fruit tree seedling and vegetable seed producers, importers, and retailers within its jurisdiction until the 25th of next month, ahead of the peak distribution season.

The jurisdiction of the Chungcheongnam Office of the National Institute of Seed & Variety Development covers Chungcheongnam Province, Daejeon Metropolitan City, Sejong Special Self-Governing City, and four cities in Gyeonggi Province: Suwon, Osan, Pyeongtaek, and Hwaseong.

This distribution investigation is being conducted to verify the market distribution status of fruit tree seedlings and vegetable seeds and whether compliance with seed industry laws and regulations is being maintained, with the aim of preventing damage to farmers caused by illegal distribution and establishing a sound seed distribution order.

Key inspection items include verification of seed business registration, reports on production, import, and sale of varieties, and the appropriateness of quality labeling. For those engaged in illegal production and sales activities, intensive crackdowns will be conducted through back-tracing and other measures.

Additionally, promotional activities to eliminate illegal and substandard seed distribution will be conducted in regions with high volumes of fruit tree seedling and vegetable seed production and distribution.