S.L. 433.27 ст. 9Region of origin of conservation varieties.

(1) When a conservation variety is accepted, the locality or localities, the region or regions, in which the variety has historically been grown and to which it is naturally adapted shall be identified, and hereinafter these shall be referred to as the "region of origin". Information available from plant genetic resources authorities or from other organisations or entities recognised as such shall be taken into account. If the region of origin is located in Malta and in other Member States, it shall be identified by all Member States concerned by means of a common accord.

(2) The Directorate or the other competent authorities of other Member States, as the case may be, identifying the region of origin shall notify such identification to the Commission.