Medlemsstaterne drager omsorg for, at frø, der bringes i handelen efter bestemmelserne i dette direktiv, obligatoriske såvel som ikke-obligatoriske, kun undergives de handelsrestriktioner, der er fastsat i dette eller andre direktiver, for så vidt angår egenskaber, undersøgelsesforanstaltninger, mærkning og lukning.«
Member States shall ensure that seed which is placed on the market under the provisions of this Directive, whether mandatory or discretionary, is not subject to any marketing restrictions as regards its characteristics, examination requirements, marking and sealing other than those laid down in this or any other Directive.`;