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In 2026 Naktuinbouw will start with the implementation of the UPOV Model 2 for DUS testing of bean applications.

It combines molecular thresholds (based on genetic marker distances) with phenotypic observations (based on morphological characteristics).

Model 2 does not replace morphological assessment; rather, it uses molecular data to optimize the DUS process and possibly to shorten it.

Under this model, the initial selection of similar varieties will be based on DNA analysis, followed by a 1^st year with field morphological observations to ensure no varieties have been missed. If needed a 2^nd year of examination will follow.

Uniformity will be assessed in the field.

The new fees for 2026 are published.

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The TQ of spinach is modified

Change in invoicing when withdrawing a national application

We would like to inform you about our revised policy regarding invoicing for the withdrawal of applications for admission and/or plant breeders’ rights in the Netherlands.

This change aligns with the CPVO system and ensures a uniform and transparent invoicing process.

As of now, the following fees apply when withdrawing your national application:

25% of the DUS examination fee if the national application is withdrawn:

• before the first year of testing, after the closing date for the species in question, or
• 3 months before the deadline for submission of identity material when the period between the closing date and the date of submission of identity material is shorter than 3 months, or
• less than a month before or on the anniversary date for the submission of identity material in any subsequent year of testing.

100% of the DUS examination fee if the national application is withdrawn:

• after the deadline for submission of identity material in the first year of testing, or
• after the anniversary date for the submission of identity material in any subsequent year of testing.

An exception are national applications examined by a foreign research institute. If these national applications are withdrawn, we will charge the costs charged to us by the foreign research institute.

In this way, we adopt a uniform working method

We believe this makes it clear to you as an applicant what costs you can expect when withdrawing a national application.

This also ensures that the costs incurred by Naktuinbouw in preparation for the DUS-examination are reimbursed.

Starting January 1, 2026, we will introduce a new procedure for paying application fees for applications for listing and/or plant breeders’ rights in the Netherlands.
This new procedure ensures faster and more efficient processing of your submitted applications.

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