General information
PORTUGAL
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The Direcçao Geral de Protecçao das Culturas (DGPC) is the official regulatory body with the responsibility for official seed certification in Portugal.
The seed control and certification regulations are laid down by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forest. There is a general regulation for seed and propagating material control and certification and several specific regulations :
Cereals seed
Fodder seed
Oil and fibre seed
Beet seed
Vegetables Seed
Seed Potatoes
Propagating material of vine
Propagating material of fruit plants
Propagating material of ornemental plants.
More information is available at the following website address: www.dgpc.min-agricultura.pt
DGPC
Direcçao Geral de Protecçao das Culturas
Quinta do Marquês
2780-155 Oeiras
Phone : + 351 214 464 000
Fax : + 351 214 464 099





