GB16715.5-2010
Seed of gourd and vegetable crops － Part 5：Leaf vegetables
瓜菜作物种子 第5部分：绿叶菜类
GB 16715.5-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Seed of gourd and vegetable crops － Part 5：Leaf vegetables. 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 is applicable to the production and sale of leaf vegetable seeds in China, specifically covering celery, spinach, and lettuce. It is mandatory for both coated and uncoated seeds of these specified crops. This part of GB 16715 does not apply to other categories of vegetable seeds covered in separate parts of the standard series.
Technical requirements
GB 16715.5-2010 establishes the mandatory quality requirements for leaf vegetable seeds, focusing on four key parameters: varietal purity, net purity, germination rate, and moisture content. The standard categorizes seeds into basic seed and qualified seed, setting specific minimum or maximum thresholds for each crop type. Manufacturers must ensure their seed quality meets these strict baseline parameters to be legally sold in the Chinese market. The standard also mandates that quality labeled values must be truthful and conform to the specified limits.
Testing methods
To verify compliance, the standard mandates specific testing procedures referencing GB/T 3543 for agricultural seed testing. This includes methods for net purity analysis, germination testing, moisture determination, and varietal authenticity verification. Furthermore, sampling methods and quality judgment rules must adhere to GB/T 3543 and GB 20464 respectively. Accurate testing according to these referenced protocols is essential for compliance certification.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 16715.5-2010?
It regulates leaf vegetable seeds, specifically celery, spinach, and lettuce produced or sold in China.
Is GB 16715.5-2010 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content in this standard is mandatory for the specified seed categories.
What are the key quality parameters specified?
The standard specifies minimum requirements for varietal purity, net purity, and germination rate, as well as maximum limits for moisture content.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16715.5-2010. 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 16715.5-2010 today to access all detailed parameter tables, testing procedures, and quality judgment rules.
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 16715.5-1999