This Decree proposes to regulate the external trade in seeds and parts of plants used for propagation. The importation of seeds requires a permit of the Minister of Forests and Plantations, and import may only take place if the seeds imported cannot be produced domestically or the supply is not adequate (arts. 3 and 4). Seeds imported shall meet the "promotion seed quality standard" defined in article 1. They shall be clearly identifiable in accordance with indications set out in article 4. The