GB16715.3-2010
Seed of gourd and vegetable crops － Part 3：Solanaceous fruits
瓜菜作物种子 第3部分：茄果类
GB 16715.3-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Seed of gourd and vegetable crops － Part 3：Solanaceous fruits. 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
GB 16715.3-2010 applies to the production and sale of solanaceous fruit seeds within the People's Republic of China, covering both coated and non-coated seeds. Specifically, it regulates the quality requirements for eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), pepper/sweet pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.), and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers and distributors of these specific seed categories in China.
Technical requirements
This standard establishes the mandatory quality indicators for solanaceous seeds, which are categorized into basic seed (原种) and qualified seed (大田用种). The core technical requirements are defined across four primary parameters: varietal purity, cleanliness (net seed), germination rate, and moisture content. The standard sets specific minimum threshold limits for purity, cleanliness, and germination, alongside maximum allowable limits for moisture. These requirements are differentiated based on the crop type (eggplant, pepper, tomato) and the seed category, including conventional seeds, parental lines, and hybrid seeds. Manufacturers must ensure that declared quality values strictly conform to these baseline requirements. Compared to the previous GB 16715.3-1999 version, this edition removed the quality grading for solanaceous hybrids and updated the specific quality thresholds for eggplant, pepper, and tomato seeds to align with current agricultural practices.
Testing methods
Testing and evaluation procedures must be conducted in accordance with the GB/T 3543 series for agricultural seed inspection. This includes specific methods for purity analysis, germination testing, moisture determination, and verifying seed authenticity and varietal purity. Furthermore, sampling methods and seed lot determination must follow GB/T 3543, while quality judgment rules are executed in accordance with GB 20464 (General rules for agricultural seed labeling).
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 16715.3-2010?
This standard regulates the seeds of solanaceous crops, specifically eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), pepper/sweet pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.), and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). It applies to both coated and uncoated seeds produced and sold in China.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 16715.3?
The 2010 version revised terms and definitions, removed the quality grading for solanaceous hybrids, and updated the specific quality requirements for eggplant, pepper, and tomato seeds. It also removed referencing rules for packaging, transport, and storage, and revised the inspection rules.
What are the key quality parameters specified in GB 16715.3-2010?
The standard mandates that seed quality be evaluated across four core parameters: varietal purity, cleanliness (net seed), germination rate, and moisture content. Specific minimum purity and germination rates, along with maximum moisture limits, vary by crop and seed category.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16715.3-2010. To ensure complete compliance for your solanaceous crop seeds entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 16715.3-2010 today to access all detailed parameter tables, specific numerical limits, 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 16715.3-1999