GB16715.2-2010
Seed of gourd and vegetable － Part 2：Chinese cabbage
瓜菜作物种子 第2部分：白菜类
GB 16715.2-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Seed of gourd and vegetable － Part 2：Chinese cabbage. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2012.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the production and sale of Chinese cabbage seeds (including heading and non-heading types) within the People's Republic of China. It covers both coated and non-coated seeds. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and distributors operating in the Chinese agricultural market. The standard specifically regulates Brassica campestris L. ssp. pekinensis and Brassica campestris L. ssp. Chinensis varieties.
Technical requirements
GB 16715.2-2010 establishes the mandatory quality requirements for Chinese cabbage seeds, categorized into basic seed and qualified seed. The core technical parameters regulated include varietal purity, seed cleanliness, germination rate, and moisture content. Manufacturers must ensure their seed lots meet the minimum threshold values specified for each category. The standard also defines specific requirements for conventional seeds, parental seeds, and hybrid seeds. Note: The previous version's quality grading for heading Chinese cabbage hybrid seeds has been canceled.
Testing methods
Testing procedures must strictly follow the guidelines outlined in GB/T 3543 for agricultural seed inspection. This includes standardized methods for purity analysis, germination testing, moisture determination, and varietal authenticity verification. Quality determination rules must comply with the provisions of GB 20464 for crop seed labeling. Sampling methods and seed lot determination are also governed by GB/T 3543.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 16715.2-2010?
It regulates Chinese cabbage seeds, specifically covering both heading Chinese cabbage and non-heading Chinese cabbage varieties, whether coated or non-coated.
Is GB 16715.2-2010 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content within this standard is mandatory for seed production and sales within China.
Are there any updates from the previous version?
Compared to GB 16715.2-1999, this version revised the purity requirements for conventional and parental heading Chinese cabbage seeds, canceled the quality grading for hybrid seeds, and updated the inspection rules.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16715.2-2010. To ensure complete compliance for your agricultural products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 16715.2-2010 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B31
- ICS
- 67.080.01
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Crop Seeds of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 16715.2-1999