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Request a protection certificate for a new plant variety

About the Service

Through this service, a new plant variety protection approved after conducting a virtual examination and a technical examination of a new plant variety protection request, and ensuring that it meets the requirements of protecting new plant varieties in accordance with Federal Law No. (17) Regarding the protection of new plant varieties of 2009.


Service Process


Required Documents

  1. 1. Approval that the customer know all the requirements stipulated in the Ministerial decree and to bear all responsibility if that the data received is incorrect.
  2. 2. Original “power of attorney” when submitting the application for registration for non- plant breeder
  3. 3. A statement proving that the variety is new and is distinct from other types of plants of the same type.
  4. 4. A statement proving that no modification or development or change in its genetic makeup.
  5. 5. A statement proving that the variety does not harm the health of humans, animals and plants
  6. 6. A statement that the variety has no impact on the sustainability and use of biodiversity and the environment in general.
  7. 7. A statement confirming the stability of the variety and the number of propagation cycle that the special characteristics of variety does not change during it.
  8. And the changes observed during propagation, replication, reproduction, and the percentage of mixing observed or expected to occur.
  9. 8. colors photo.
  10. 9. A statement that the new variety has not been commercially exploited for one year in the country or for 4 years outside the country
  11. in accordance to the ministerial decree No. 17 of 2009 and its executive regulations.

Service completion duration

132 Days


Service channels

  • MOCCAE
  • Ministry of Climate change & Environment Website

Service Code

122-001-013-000


Sub Service Type

Protection Certificate for Plant


User Guides

  • Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
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Service completion duration

132 Days

Service Code

122-001-013-000


For assistance, get in touch through

Call: 800 3050
Email: info@moccae.gov.ae

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