GB9847-2003
Apple nursery plants
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GB 9847-2003 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Apple nursery plants. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Nov 1, 2003.
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 breeding and sales of one-year-old apple nursery plants. It covers various types of apple seedlings, including vigorous stock, dwarf interstock, and self-rooting dwarfstock apple plants. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and sellers involved in the apple nursery trade in China. The standard does not apply to multi-year-old or non-grafted apple plants.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies apple nursery plants into three grades based on comprehensive morphological and physiological parameters. It specifies basic requirements regarding the purity of variety and rootstock, absence of quarantine targets, and overall health without severe diseases, pests, or mechanical damage. Key technical parameters include the quantity and dimensions of lateral roots, the length of the rootstock and interstock, and the height and diameter of the nursery plant. The standard also sets limits on the gradient (inclination angle) and the number of plump buds within the shaping strip. Additionally, specific requirements are established for virus-free nursery plants, which must not carry specified viruses such as apple mosaic virus and apple stem pitting virus. Manufacturers must ensure that all grading parameters strictly adhere to the defined thresholds for each grade.
Testing methods
Inspection involves random sampling based on batch size, with specific sampling rates defined for different quantities. Measurements are conducted using tools like vernier calipers for diameters and rulers for lengths. Quarantine inspections follow the procedures outlined in GB 8370 and GB 15569. For virus-free plants, virus detection is executed according to NY 329. Any batch with more than 5% unqualified seedlings is deemed non-compliant.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 9847-2003?
GB 9847-2003 regulates one-year-old apple nursery plants, including vigorous stock, dwarf interstock, and self-rooting dwarfstock varieties.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 9847-2003?
Yes, this version replaces GB 9847-1988. Major changes include the addition of requirements for virus-free nursery plants, consolidation of grading indicators into a single table, and adjustments to parameters like lateral root quantity and plant height.
How does GB 9847-2003 handle quarantine and virus testing?
Quarantine targets include specific pests like Eriosoma lanigerum and Cydia pomonella. Testing follows GB 8370 for origin inspection and GB 15569 for transportation. Virus detection for virus-free plants is conducted per NY 329.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 9847-2003. To ensure complete compliance for your apple nursery 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 9847-2003 today to access all detailed parameters, grading tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B61
- ICS
- 65.020
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Relationships
Replaces:GB 9847-1988