b'SELLING SEEDS WITH GENERIC NOVEL TRAITS: CONSIDERATIONS FOR STAKEHOLDERSOriginal developers should:As a result of the value chain and developer consultations, Continue to secure existing export market time-limiteddevelop a plan with respect to how existing export authorizations while marketing the product. market time-limited authorizations will be maintained or Engage in dialogue when approached by SGNTother considerations for supporting trade as needed. marketers or value chain stakeholders interested inThis may include considerations for sharing or taking on becoming involved in the maintenance of existing exportresponsibility of maintaining existing approvals.market time-limited authorizations. If an SGNT marketer pursues maintaining regulatoryMake publicly available relevant product-specificapprovals for an SGNT, considerations should be given to stewardship practices that help to protect the product,communicating relevant information to the value chain.integrity, efficacy and durability in the Canadian Be aware of and promote any product specific marketplace (e.g. product use guides). stewardship practices that may be needed to protect Communicate to the value chain known expiry dates forthe product integrity, efficacy and durability in the export market authorizations with sufficient advance notice. marketplace. This information should be made publicly available by the original developer.Entities marketing SGNTs (e.g. seed companies otherWhere SGNTs are concerned, the value chain should:than the original developer selling generic seed) should: Communicate general information to seed marketers Follow the CropLife Canada Best practices for launchingon the importance of market access considerations plant breeding innovations, as though it is a new product.associated with distributing products including SGNTs.It is recommended this take place in advance of any seed sales and involves conducting a market accessAs needed, provide specific input to seed marketers to assessment and consultation with the value chainsupport the development of market access plans.regarding intentions to market the product. Be aware of, promote and/or adopt (as relevant) good As needed, proactively engage in dialogue with thestewardship practices promoted by seed developers.original developer with respect to the developers plansSource: CropLife Canadafor maintaining existing time-limited approvals in export markets.SEPTEMBER 2022GERMINATION.CA 7'