http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2012/245/schedule/3/part/4/madeThe Seed Marketing (Wales) Regulations 2012European UnionDescription of goodsKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2014-10-21SEEDS, WALESThese Regulations which apply in relation to Wales, implement—SCHEDULE 3Labelling and loose salesPART 4Supplier’s labelsMeaning of “supplier’s label”15.

A supplier’s label is a label that has not been provided by the Welsh Ministers.

Labelling a package16.

A supplier’s label must either be attached to the package in the same way as an official label or printed indelibly on the package.

References to weights in this Part17.

In this Part references to the weight exclude any granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives.

Breeder’s seed: supplier’s labels18.(1)

The following must appear on a supplier’s label on a package of breeder’s seed—

(a)

the name, address and registration number of the supplier responsible for attaching the label;

(b)

the reference number of the seed lot;

(c)

the species;

(d)

the variety;

(e)

the words “breeder’s seed”;

(f)

the declared net or gross weight or number of seeds.

(2)

The label must be buff-coloured.

Beet seed: supplier’s labels19.(1)

A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of beet seed.

(2)

A small package of beet seed (known as a “small EU package” (“pecyn UE bach”)) is a package that—

(a)

in the case of basic and certified beet seed of precision or monogerm varieties, either weighs not more than 2.5 kg or consists of not more than 100,000 clusters;

(b)

for all other beet seed weighs not more than 10kg.

(3)

The label must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(4)

The following must appear on the label—

(a)

the words “Small EU package”;

(b)

the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c)

the serial number;

(d)

the service that assigned the serial number;

(e)

the name or initials of the member State;

(f)

the reference number if the official serial number does not enable the lot to be identified;

(g)

the species;

(h)

either “sugar beet” or “fodder beet” as appropriate;

(i)

the variety;

(j)

the category;

(k)

the net or gross weight or number of clusters or pure seeds;

(l)

where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of clusters or pure seeds and the total weight;

(m)

either “monogerm” or “precision” as appropriate.

Cereal seed: supplier’s labels20.(1)

A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of cereal seed.

(2)

A small package of cereal seed is a package of any certified seed, or any mixture of certified seed, not exceeding 15kg.

(3)

The label must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(4)

The following must appear on the label—

(a)

the words “EU rules and standards”;

(b)

the name, address and registration number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;

(c)

the reference number of the seed lot;

(d)

the species;

(e)

the variety;

(f)

the category;

(g)

the declared net weight or declared number of seeds;

(h)

for hybrid varieties of maize, the word “hybrid”;

(i)

in the case of C1 and C2 seed of naked barley, the words “minimum germination capacity 75%”.

Fodder seed (agricultural or amenity): packages that may be labelled with a supplier’s label21.(1)

A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of fodder seed, either agricultural or amenity (including a mixture of fodder seed).

(2)

A small package of fodder seed is either a small EU 'A' package or a small EU 'B' package.

(3)

A small EU 'A' package is a package containing a mixture of seed not intended for the production of fodder plants, with a net weight not exceeding 2 kg.

(4)

A small EU 'B' package is a package containing—

(a)

basic seed,

(b)

certified seed (CS, C1 or C2),

(c)

commercial seed, or

(d)

(unless the package is a small EU 'A' package) a mixture of seed,

with a net weight not exceeding 10 kg.

Fodder seed other than a mixture: labelling requirements22.(1)

A supplier’s label on a small package of fodder seed (other than a preservation mixture, for which see paragraph 23) must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(2)

The following must appear on the label—

(a)

the words “small EU 'B' package”;

(b)

the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c)

the serial number;

(d)

the reference number if the serial number does not enable the seed lot to be identified;

(e)

the species;

(f)

the net or gross weight of pure seed or the number of pure seeds;

(g)

where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight;

(h)

in the case of certified seed—

(i)

the variety;

(ii)

the category;

(iii)

for grass seed of a variety for which an examination of its value for cultivation and use is not required the words “not intended for the production of fodder plants”;

(i)

in the case of commercial seed the words “commercial seed”.

Fodder seed mixture: labelling requirements23.(1)

A supplier’s label on small package of a mixture of fodder seed must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(2)

The following must appear on the label—

(a)

words “small EU 'A' package” or “small EU 'B' package” as appropriate;

(b)

the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c)

for a small EU 'A' package—

(i)

the reference number enabling the seed lots used in the mixture to be identified;

(ii)

the name or initials of the member State;

(d)

for a small EU 'B' package—

(i)

the officially assigned serial number;

(ii)

the person that assigned the serial number;

(iii)

the name or initials of the member State;

(iv)

the reference number if the official serial number does not enable the used seed lots to be identified;

(e)

the words “Seed-mixture for ... (intended use)”;

(f)

the net or gross weight or number of pure seeds;

(g)

where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight;

(h)

the percentage by weight of the various components shown by species and, where appropriate, by variety.

(3)

But for mixtures registered with the Welsh Ministers, provided the label shows the registered name of the mixture, the percentage by weight of each of the components may be omitted provided that—

(a)

this information is supplied to the customer on request; and

(b)

customers are informed that they can request these details.

Oil and fibre seed: supplier’s labels24.(1)

A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of oil and fibre seed.

(2)

A small package of oil and fibre seed is a package of any certified or commercial oil and fibre seed that does not weigh more than 15 kg.

(3)

The label must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(4)

The following must appear on the label—

(a)

the words “EU Rules and standards”;

(b)

the name, address and registration number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;

(c)

the reference number of the seed lot;

(d)

the species (this must be the botanical name, either in full or in abridged form);

(e)

the variety;

(f)

for certified seed, the category;

(g)

for commercial seed the words “commercial seed (not certified as to variety)”;

(h)

the declared net or gross weight of clusters of pure seeds (except for packages not exceeding 500 grams);

(i)

where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight.

Vegetable seed: supplier’s labels25.(1)

A supplier’s label may be used on—

(a)

a package of standard vegetable seed, no matter what the weight;

(b)

a small package of certified (CS) vegetable seed; and

(c)

a small package of mixtures of standard vegetable seed of different varieties of the same species.

(2)

A small package is a package of seed that weighs no more than—

(a)

for legumes, 5 kg;

(b)

for asparagus, beetroot, carrot, chard or spinach beet, gourd, marrow, onion, radish, spinach or turnip, 500 grams;

(c)

for any other vegetable species, 100 grams.

(3)

The label must be coloured dark yellow for standard seed or blue for certified seed.

(4)

The following must appear on the label on a package of standard seed (other than a mixture of different varieties of standard seed of the same species) and certified seed—

(a)

the words “EU rules and standards”;

(b)

the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c)

the marketing year of the sealing or of the last examination of germination (the end of the marketing year may be indicated);

(d)

the species;

(e)

the variety;

(f)

the category: in the case of small packages, certified seed may be marked with the letter 'C' or 'Z' and standard seed with the letters 'ST';

(g)

in the case of standard seed, the reference number given by the person responsible for affixing the labels;

(h)

in the case of certified seed the reference number enabling the certified lot to be identified;

(i)

the declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds, except for small packages of up to 500 grams;

(j)

where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of clusters or pure seeds and the total weight.

(5)

The following must appear on the label on a package of a mixture of different varieties of standard seed of the same species—

(a)

the words “EU rules and standards”;

(b)

the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c)

the year of sealing expressed as “sealed...[year]” or the year of the last sampling for the purposes of the last testing of germination expressed as “sampled...[year]” (the words “use before...[date]” may be added);

(d)

the words “mixture of varieties of...[name of the species]”;

(e)

the varieties;

(f)

the proportion of the varieties, expressed as net weight or as the number of seeds;

(g)

the reference number given by the person responsible for affixing the labels;

(h)

the net or gross weight or the number of seeds;

(i)

where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of clusters or pure seeds and the total weight.

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the words “Small
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<p>A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of cereal seed.</p>
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<p>A small package of cereal seed is a package of any certified seed, or any mixture of certified seed, not exceeding 15kg.</p>
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<p>The label must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.</p>
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<p>The following must appear on the label—</p>
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<num>(a)</num>
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the words “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
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<p>the name, address and registration number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;</p>
</content>
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<p>the reference number of the seed lot;</p>
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</content>
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</content>
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</content>
</level>
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<p>the declared net weight or declared number of seeds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20-4-h">
<num>(h)</num>
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<p>for hybrid varieties of maize, the word “hybrid”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20-4-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>
in the case of
<abbr title="certified seed, first generation">C1</abbr>
and
<abbr title="certified seed, second generation">C2</abbr>
seed of naked barley, the words “minimum germination capacity 75%”.
</p>
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<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7">
<heading>Fodder seed (agricultural or amenity): packages that may be labelled with a supplier’s label</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21" class="schProv1">
<num>21.</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of fodder seed, either agricultural or amenity (including a mixture of fodder seed).</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
A small package of fodder seed is either a small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'A' package or a small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'B' package.
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
A small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'A' package is a package containing a mixture of seed not intended for the production of fodder plants, with a net weight not exceeding 2 kg.
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>
A small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'B' package is a package containing—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>basic seed,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
certified seed (
<abbr title="certified seed">CS</abbr>
,
<abbr title="certified seed, first generation">C1</abbr>
or
<abbr title="certified seed, second generation">C2</abbr>
),
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>commercial seed, or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>
(unless the package is a small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'A' package) a mixture of seed,
</p>
</content>
</level>
<wrapUp>
<p>with a net weight not exceeding 10 kg.</p>
</wrapUp>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7">
<heading>Fodder seed other than a mixture: labelling requirements</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" class="schProv1">
<num>22.</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>A supplier’s label on a small package of fodder seed (other than a preservation mixture, for which see paragraph 23) must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following must appear on the label—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the words “small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'B' package”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the serial number;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the reference number if the serial number does not enable the seed lot to be identified;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the species;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>the net or gross weight of pure seed or the number of pure seeds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<intro>
<p>in the case of certified seed—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-h-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the variety;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-h-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the category;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-h-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>for grass seed of a variety for which an examination of its value for cultivation and use is not required the words “not intended for the production of fodder plants”;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22-2-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>in the case of commercial seed the words “commercial seed”.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7">
<heading>Fodder seed mixture: labelling requirements</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23" class="schProv1">
<num>23.</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>A supplier’s label on small package of a mixture of fodder seed must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following must appear on the label—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
words “small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'A' package” or “small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'B' package” as appropriate;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<intro>
<p>
for a small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'A' package—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-c-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the reference number enabling the seed lots used in the mixture to be identified;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-c-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the name or initials of the member State;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<intro>
<p>
for a small
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
'B' package—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-d-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the officially assigned serial number;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-d-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the person that assigned the serial number;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-d-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>the name or initials of the member State;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-d-iv">
<num>(iv)</num>
<content>
<p>the reference number if the official serial number does not enable the used seed lots to be identified;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the words “Seed-mixture for ... (intended use)”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>the net or gross weight or number of pure seeds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>the percentage by weight of the various components shown by species and, where appropriate, by variety.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>But for mixtures registered with the Welsh Ministers, provided the label shows the registered name of the mixture, the percentage by weight of each of the components may be omitted provided that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>this information is supplied to the customer on request; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>customers are informed that they can request these details.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7">
<heading>Oil and fibre seed: supplier’s labels</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24" class="schProv1">
<num>24.</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>A supplier’s label may be used on a small package of oil and fibre seed.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A small package of oil and fibre seed is a package of any certified or commercial oil and fibre seed that does not weigh more than 15 kg.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The label must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following must appear on the label—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the words “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
Rules and standards”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the name, address and registration number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the reference number of the seed lot;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the species (this must be the botanical name, either in full or in abridged form);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the variety;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>for certified seed, the category;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>for commercial seed the words “commercial seed (not certified as to variety)”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>the declared net or gross weight of clusters of pure seeds (except for packages not exceeding 500 grams);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24-4-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7">
<heading>Vegetable seed: supplier’s labels</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25" class="schProv1">
<num>25.</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A supplier’s label may be used on—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a package of standard vegetable seed, no matter what the weight;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
a small package of certified (
<abbr title="certified seed">CS</abbr>
) vegetable seed; and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>a small package of mixtures of standard vegetable seed of different varieties of the same species.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>A small package is a package of seed that weighs no more than—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
for legumes, 5
<abbr title="Kilogrammes">kg</abbr>
;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>for asparagus, beetroot, carrot, chard or spinach beet, gourd, marrow, onion, radish, spinach or turnip, 500 grams;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>for any other vegetable species, 100 grams.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The label must be coloured dark yellow for standard seed or blue for certified seed.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following must appear on the label on a package of standard seed (other than a mixture of different varieties of standard seed of the same species) and certified seed—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the words “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
rules and standards”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the marketing year of the sealing or of the last examination of germination (the end of the marketing year may be indicated);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the species;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the variety;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>
the category: in the case of small packages, certified seed may be marked with the letter 'C' or 'Z' and standard seed with the letters '
<abbr title="standard seed (vegetables only)">ST</abbr>
';
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>in the case of standard seed, the reference number given by the person responsible for affixing the labels;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>in the case of certified seed the reference number enabling the certified lot to be identified;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds, except for small packages of up to 500 grams;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4-j">
<num>(j)</num>
<content>
<p>where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of clusters or pure seeds and the total weight.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following must appear on the label on a package of a mixture of different varieties of standard seed of the same species—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the words “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr>
rules and standards”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the year of sealing expressed as “sealed...[year]” or the year of the last sampling for the purposes of the last testing of germination expressed as “sampled...[year]” (the words “use before...[date]” may be added);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the words “mixture of varieties of...[name of the species]”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the varieties;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>the proportion of the varieties, expressed as net weight or as the number of seeds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>the reference number given by the person responsible for affixing the labels;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>the net or gross weight or the number of seeds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-5-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of clusters or pure seeds and the total weight.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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