GB4404.2-2026
Seed of food crops—Part 2：Legume
粮食作物种子 第2部分：豆类
GB 4404.2-2026 is an upcoming 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 Apr 1, 2027.
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 specifies the quality requirements and testing methods for food crop seeds, specifically focusing on legumes. It applies to the production and sale of soybean (Glycine max), faba bean (Vicia faba), adzuki bean (Vigna angularis), and mung bean (Vigna radiata) seeds. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and distributors trading these specific legume seeds in the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes minimum quality thresholds for various seed categories, including basic seed and qualified seed. For soybean seeds, it specifies critical parameters such as variety purity, cleanliness, germination rate, and moisture content. Notably, it introduces distinct germination rate requirements for seeds intended for single kernel planting. A significant update in this version is the inclusion of requirements for genetically modified (GM) soybean seeds. Manufacturers must ensure GM variety genuineness and meet specific purity thresholds for herbicide tolerance and insect resistance traits. For faba bean, adzuki bean, and mung bean, the standard outlines the baseline requirements for variety purity, net purity, germination capacity, and maximum moisture limits. These parameters are essential for classifying seeds as either basic or qualified for field use.
Testing methods
Testing procedures strictly adhere to the GB/T 3543 series for agricultural seed inspection. Key evaluations include sampling methods, purity analysis, germination tests, and moisture determination. Additionally, the standard mandates specific testing protocols for GM variety genuineness and purity as outlined in GB/T 3543.12. Quality determination rules must follow the general labeling standard GB 20464.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4404.2-2026?
This standard regulates the quality of legume seeds, specifically covering soybean, faba bean, adzuki bean, and mung bean intended for production and sale in China.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 4404.2?
Yes, the 2026 version introduces new definitions and quality indicators for genetically modified soybean seeds, including GM variety genuineness and GM purity. It also updates the germination rate requirements for soybeans.
How does this standard address single kernel planting seeds?
The standard provides specific quality categories for single kernel planting seeds, establishing distinct germination rate requirements compared to regular qualified seeds to ensure precision agriculture needs are met.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 4404.2-2026. To ensure complete compliance for your legume seed 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 4404.2-2026 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B21
- 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
Relationships
Replaces:GB 4404.2-2010 (Current)