Change in invoicing 1st DUS testing year of national applications
Until now, the fee for the 1st DUS testing year of national applications is based on the application date of the national application you submitted.
Change in invoicing 1st DUS testing year of national applications
The fee for the 2nd and 3rd DUS testing year of national applications is based on the date when the trial
is sown or planted.
As a result, different DUS testing fees apply for applications (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year etc) in the same
trials. This causes confusion and leads to questions from applicants.
As of July 1, 2024, we are implementing a change
From that date, the fee for a 1st DUS testing year of the national application will also be based on the
date when the trial is sown or planted. We will charge the DUS testing fee wich is valid at that date.
In this way, we set up the invoicing of all national DUS examinations uniform and more logical.
We have the opinion that this gives clarity to the applicants.
What does it mean for you as an applicant?
The invoice for the DUS testing (1st year, 2nd year or 3rd year etc) of your national application will be
sent at the time the identity material in the trial is sown or planted. The fee charged for the DUS testing
will be the valid fee of that moment.
The fees for DUS-examinations can be found on this website.
The policy for withdrawals of national applications remains unchanged.
Do you have any questions about the above?
If so, please contact us at teamsupport@rasraad.nl
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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 1st year with field morphological observations to ensure no varieties have been missed. If needed a 2nd year of examination will follow.
Uniformity will be assessed in the field.
