GB4404.2-2010
Seed of food crops - Part 2：Legume
粮食作物种子 第2部分：豆类
GB 4404.2-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Seed of food crops - Part 2：Legume. 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 legume seeds within the People's Republic of China, specifically covering soybean, broad bean, adzuki bean, and mung bean. It encompasses both coated and uncoated seeds. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers and sellers of these specified legume seeds in China. It replaces the previous versions GB 4404.2-1996 and GB 4404.3-1999.
Technical requirements
GB 4404.2-2010 specifies the mandatory quality requirements for legume seeds, categorized into basic seed and qualified seed. The standard establishes minimum thresholds for varietal purity, seed cleanliness (net purity), and germination rate, as well as maximum limits for moisture content. Manufacturers must ensure that their seed quality indicators and labeled values strictly comply with these specified limits. Specific regional exceptions apply for moisture content in soybeans, allowing slightly higher limits in northern and high-cold areas. The standard also defines the terminology for different seed generations to ensure accurate labeling.
Testing methods
Testing procedures for seed quality must be conducted in accordance with the GB/T 3543 series, which covers rules for agricultural seed testing. This includes specific methodologies for purity analysis, germination tests, moisture determination, and varietal authenticity verification. Sampling methods and seed lot determination also follow GB/T 3543, while quality judgment rules are based on GB 20464.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4404.2-2010?
It regulates the quality of soybean, broad bean, adzuki bean, and mung bean seeds produced and sold in China, including both coated and uncoated varieties.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 4404.2?
Yes, this 2010 version replaced GB 4404.2-1996 and GB 4404.3-1999. Key updates include clarified scope, revised terminology, modified requirements for soybean seed cleanliness and moisture, and updated inspection rules.
Is GB 4404.2-2010 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content in this standard is mandatory for the specified legume seeds in the Chinese market.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B61
- ICS
- 65.020.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Crop Seeds of Standardization Administration of China