GB4407.1-2008
Seed of economic crops - Part 1：Fibre species
经济作物种子 第1部分：纤维类
GB 4407.1-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Seed of economic crops - Part 1：Fibre species. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Sep 1, 2008.
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 fibre crop seeds within China, specifically covering upland cotton, sea-island cotton, jute, kenaf, and flax. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and distributors of these specified seeds. The standard does not apply to oil crop seeds, which are covered under Part 2 of the series.
Technical requirements
GB 4407.1-2008 establishes the mandatory quality indicators for various fibre crop seeds, including variety purity, cleanliness, germination rate, and moisture content. Manufacturers must ensure that all quality labeling values are accurate and meet the minimum thresholds specified in the standard. For cotton seeds, the standard differentiates between conventional seeds, hybrid parent seeds, and hybrid first-generation seeds. It also outlines specific requirements for undelinted seeds, delinted seeds, and film-coated seeds, including genetically modified varieties. For jute, kenaf, and flax, the standard sets quality limits for both basic seed and qualified seed, ensuring parameters like germination rate and cleanliness meet agricultural safety requirements.
Testing methods
Testing procedures for seed quality assessment must be conducted in accordance with GB/T 3543. This includes specific methodologies for cleanliness analysis, germination testing, moisture determination, and variety purity verification. Quality judgment and sampling rules must strictly follow the guidelines established in GB 20464. Proper sampling methods are critical to ensure representative testing of the seed lot.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4407.1-2008?
This standard regulates fibre crop seeds such as cotton, jute, kenaf, and flax sold or produced in China. Compliance is mandatory for market access.
Are there specific requirements for genetically modified cotton seeds?
Yes, the standard explicitly includes quality indicators for genetically modified cotton seeds, covering categories like undelinted seeds and encrusted seeds. They must meet the same strict purity and germination limits.
How does GB 4407.1-2008 differ from the 1996 version?
The 2008 revision clarified the scope, updated terminology, and added specific quality indicators for cotton hybrid seeds and their parent lines. It also revised the testing rules to align with current agricultural practices.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 4407.1-2008. 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 4407.1-2008 today to access all detailed parameter tables, testing procedures, and regulatory clauses.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B32
- 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 4407.1-1996