The scope of the database is to share information on the availability of organic propagating material and thus facilitate the acquisition of organic certified seeds to the organic farming community. If you search the database and find the varieties you need are not available you must request a derogation from the Agriculture Directorate before purchasing and using non-organic seeds.
It is mandatory for organic seed/potatoes suppliers to register all organic propagating material available in Malta with the seed database administrators (
Plant Protection Department). Additionally, suppliers that are also generating, packaging, and/or participating in the labelling of organic seeds must also submit their activity to the organic control system administered by
Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (Control Authority).
In order to register any organic seed, you must obtain and provide the following details: