The Cereal Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Regulations 2(1) and 5(1)

[F1SCHEDULE 1SSPECIES OF SEED TO WHICH THE REGULATIONS APPLY

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 substituted (30.6.2010) by The Seed (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/219), regs. 1(2), sch. 1

Column 1

Column 2

Common Name

Latin Name

BarleyHordeum vulgare L.
Durum Wheat Tritucum durum Desf.
Maize, except for popcorn and sweet corn Zea mays L. (partim) except for Zea mays convar. microsperma Koern. and Zea mays convar. saccharata Koern.
Oats and Red oatAvena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina K. Koch)
Small naked oat, Hulless oat. Avena nuda. L.
Rye Secale cereale L.
Spelt Wheat Triticum spelta L.
Triticale xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus – hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus Secale
Wheat Triticum aestivum L.]

Regulations 2(1), 6(3), 11(1), 14(2), 20(2) and 22(5)

SCHEDULE 2SOFFICIAL CERTIFICATES AND BREEDER'S CONFIRMATIONS

PART ISOFFICIAL CERTIFICATES

Applications for seed harvested in the United KingdomS

1.  On receipt of an application made in accordance with regulation 14(1) F2... for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot as Pre-basic Seed(1), Basic Seed(2) or Seed of a Certified Generation(3), the Scottish Ministers shall, subject to paragraphs 2 and 3, issue in respect of such a seed lot an official certificate containing the particulars specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 3.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

When applications will be refusedS

2.—(1) The Scottish Ministers shall refuse to issue an official certificate in respect of a seed lot unless–

(a)an application has been made to the Scottish Ministers, in writing in such form and manner and at such time as the Scottish Ministers may require, and has been accompanied by such information, material, records, illustrations and other documents as they may require, in respect of–

(i)the seed lot or seed lots to be used for the production of the crop or crops from which is to be or has been obtained the seed lot in respect of which the application for an official certificate has been made; and

(ii)the crop or crops from which the seed lot is to be or has been obtained;

(b)an official examination of the crop or crops from which was obtained the seed lot in respect of which the application for an official certificate has been made has shown that the crop or crops met the standards appropriate to the category of seed referred to in the application specified in Part I of Schedule 4; and

(c)an official examination of a sample of the seed lot has shown that the seed lot meets the standards appropriate to the relevant category of seed referred to in the application specified in paragraph 16(1) of Part II of Schedule 4,

except that paragraph 2(1)(c), in so far as it relates to standards of percentage of germination specified in paragraph 13 of Part II of Schedule 4, shall not apply in relation to an application for the issue of an official certificate in respect of lower germination seed.

(2) Notwithstanding sub paragraph (1), the Scottish Ministers shall refuse to issue an official certificate certifying a seed lot either as–

(a)Basic seed if the seed lot was certified at the time of the relevant application as Seed of a Certified Generation; or

(b)Pre basic seed if the seed lot was certified at the time of the relevant application as either Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified Generation,

unless the application is accompanied by the written consent of the Breeder.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

When applications may be refusedS

3.  The Scottish Ministers may refuse to issue an official certificate in respect of a seed lot if it appears to them that–

(a)a sample taken from the seed lot for the purpose of an official examination to ascertain whether the seed lot meets the appropriate standards specified in Part II of Schedule 4 has not been taken in accordance with regulation 15(1);

(b)an official examination of a control plot sown with a sample of the seed lot shows that the crop does not meet the appropriate standards specified in Part I of Schedule 4; or

(c)there has been any breach of seeds regulations in relation to the seed lot in respect of which the application for an official certificate has been made.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[F3Applications for seed harvested outside the United KingdomS

4.—(1) Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, and subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), on receipt of an application made in accordance with regulation 14(1) for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot as Pre basic Seed, Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified Generation, the Scottish Ministers may issue an official certificate in respect of the seed lot containing the particulars specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 3.

(2) An official certificate may only be issued under sub-paragraph (1) if—

(a)the seed has been—

(i)produced directly from—

(aa)fully certified Basic Seed or Certified Seed of the First Generation, or

(bb)seed certified in the United Kingdom, a Crown Dependency (provided the seed has been produced under legislation recognised by the Scottish Ministers to have equivalent effect to these Regulations) or a country granted equivalence, which is permitted to be sold as Basic Seed or Certified Seed of the First Generation in accordance with these Regulations,

(ii)harvested outside the United Kingdom, and

(iii)shown on official examination, or, in the case of seed certified in a country granted equivalence, on official field inspection, to have satisfied the conditions specified in Part II of Schedule 4 for the relevant category of seed;

(b)the seed has been—

(i)produced directly from the crossing of fully certified Basic Seed with seed certified in the United Kingdom, a Crown Dependency (provided the seed has been produced under legislation recognised by the Scottish Ministers to have equivalent effect to these Regulations) or a country granted equivalence, which is permitted to be sold as Basic Seed in accordance with these Regulations,

(ii)harvested outside the United Kingdom, and

(iii)shown on official examination, or, in the case of seed certified in a country granted equivalence, to have satisfied the conditions specified in Part II of Schedule 4 for the relevant category of seed; or

(c)the seed—

(i)is to be certified by the Scottish Ministers as Basic Seed;

(ii)has been produced directly from—

(aa)fully certified Pre-basic Seed, or

(bb)seed certified in the United Kingdom, a Crown Dependency (provided the seed has been produced under legislation recognised by the Scottish Ministers to have equivalent effect to these Regulations) or a country granted equivalence, which is permitted to be sold as Pre-basic Seed in accordance with these Regulations,

(iii)has been harvested outside the United Kingdom, and

(iv)has been shown on official examination, or, in the case of seed certified in a country granted equivalence, on official field inspection, to have satisfied the conditions specified in Part II of Schedule 4 for the relevant category of seed.

(3) In the case of seed which has been harvested in a country granted equivalence, an official certificate may only be issued under sub-paragraph (1) provided that—

(a)the seed has been harvested from a crop which has been found by official field inspection to satisfy the crop conditions specified in Part I of schedule 4 (crop standards); and

(b)has been packed in a sealed package in accordance with the requirements of regulation 16 (sealing of packages of fully certified seed) and has been labelled in accordance with the requirements of regulation 17 (labelling of packages of fully certified seed) and schedule 6.]

Textual Amendments

PART IISBREEDER'S CONFIRMATIONS

ApplicationsS

5.  On receipt of an application made in accordance with regulation 20(1) for the issue of a breeder’s confirmation in respect of a seed lot, as Pre-basic Seed or Basic Seed, the Scottish Ministers shall, subject to paragraphs 6 and 7, issue in respect of that seed lot a breeder’s confirmation containing the particulars specified in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

When applications will be refusedS

6.  The Scottish Ministers shall refuse to issue a breeder’s confirmation in respect of a seed lot unless–

(a)an application has been made to the Scottish Ministers in writing in such form and manner and at such time as the Scottish Ministers may require, and has been accompanied by such information, material, records, illustrations and other documents as they may require, in respect of–

(i)the seed lot or seed lots to be used for the production of the crop or crops from which is to be or has been obtained the seed lot in respect of which the application for a breeder’s confirmation has been made; and

(ii)the crop or crops from which the seed lot is to be or has been obtained;

(b)an official examination of the crop or crops from which was obtained the seed lot in respect of which the application for a breeder’s confirmation has been made has shown that the crop or crops meet the standards specified in Part I of Schedule 4 appropriate to the category referred to in the application; and

(c)an official examination of a sample taken from the seed lot has shown that the seed lot meets the standards specified in Part II of Schedule 4 appropriate to the relevant category of seed referred to in the application except that a breeder’s confirmation can be issued for Pre-basic Seed or Basic Seed in respect of seed which attains a lower percentage of germination than that specified in paragraph 16(1) of Part II of Schedule 4.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

When applications may be refusedS

7.  The Scottish Ministers may refuse to issue a breeder’s confirmation in respect of a seed lot if–

(a)it appears to them that a sample taken from the seed lot for the purpose of an official examination to ascertain whether the seed lot meets the appropriate standards specified in Part II of Schedule 4 has not been taken in accordance with regulation 15(1);

(b)it appears to them that an official examination of a control plot sown with a sample of the seed lot shows that the crop does not meet the appropriate standards specified in Part I of Schedule 4;

(c)it appears to them that there has been a breach of seeds regulations in relation to the seed lot in respect of which application for a breeder’s confirmation has been made; or

(d)the breeder applying for the breeder’s confirmation in respect of the seed lot notifies them that the application to have the relevant variety or hybrid variety accepted on to a [F4GB Variety List or an NI Variety List] has been withdrawn or refused.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 2(1), paragraphs 1 and 4 of Part I of Schedule 2 and paragraph 5 of Part II of Schedule 2

SCHEDULE 3SPARTICULARS TO BE SPECIFIED IN AN OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OR A BREEDER'S CONFIRMATION

Particulars to be specified in an official certificateS

1.  The following particulars shall be specified in an official certificate:–

(a)name and address of certifying authority;

(b)applicant’s name, address and, if appropriate, [F5registered or licensed number];

(c)seed lot reference number;

(d)species/variety/category/level, as appropriate;

(e)net weight of seed lot and number of containers;

(f)seed treatment, if any; and

(g)if the seed is Pre basic Seed or Basic Seed and the seed attains a lower percentage of germination than that specified in paragraph 16(1) of Part II of Schedule 4, a statement to that effect.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Particulars to be specified in a breeder’s confirmationS

2.  The following particulars shall be specified in a breeder’s confirmation:–

(a)name and address of issuing authority;

(b)applicant’s name, address and, if appropriate, [F6registered or licensed number];

(c)seed lot reference number;

(d)species/variety, or AFP number and breeder’s designation if appropriate, category/level, as appropriate;

(e)net weight of seed lot and number of containers;

(f)seed treatment, if any;

(g)a statement that the breeder’s confirmation does not constitute an official certificate and does not permit marketing of the seed; and

(h)if the seed is Pre basic Seed or Basic Seed and the seed attains a lower percentage of germination than that specified in paragraph 16(1) of Part II of Schedule 4, a statement to that effect.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 2(1), 3, 6(2) and (5), 7(3) and 7(4), 11(1), 12(1), (2) and (3), 14(4), 15(2), 20(3), 22(5) and paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Part I of Schedule 2, paragraphs 6 and 7 of Part II of Schedule 2 and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 3

SCHEDULE 4SREQUIREMENTS FOR PRE BASIC SEED, BASIC SEED, CERTIFIED SEED, CERTIFIED SEED OF THE FIRST GENERATION AND CERTIFIED SEED OF THE SECOND GENERATION

PART ISCONDITIONS RELATING TO CROPS FROM WHICH SEED IS OBTAINED

Methods of ascertaining whether crop requirements are metS

1.  The Scottish Ministers may ascertain, so far as practicable, whether the requirements for the crop set out in this Part of this Schedule are met by the use of methods which shall include official field inspection of the crop and which may include examination of a control plot sown with a sample from the seed lot and the consideration of any other relevant information.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Varietal identity and varietal purityS

2.  The characteristics used for the determination of varietal identity and varietal purity shall be those to which regard was had when the relevant variety was accepted on to the relevant [F7GB Variety List or NI Variety List].

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Crop inspectionS

3.—(1) An official examination of the crop shall be made by means of an official field inspection.

(2) The official field inspection shall only be carried out when the cultural condition of the field and the stage of development and condition, including state of health, of the crop–

(a)are such as to permit suitable checks of varietal identity, varietal purity, species purity and wild oats contamination to be made; and

(b)meet the requirements of the Scottish Ministers.

(3) A crop from which HVS level seed of Basic Seed, Certified Seed of the First Generation or Certified Seed of the Second Generation is to be produced shall not be more than one third lodged at the time of inspection.

(4) Subject to sub paragraphs (5) and (6), at least one field inspection of the crop shall be carried out.

(5) Subject to sub-paragraph (6), at least three field inspections shall be carried out in the case of an inbred line or hybrid of maize.

(6) In the case of maize, where the crop to be examined follows a maize crop in either the preceding or current year, at least one special field inspection shall be carried out to check that the condition contained in paragraph 1 has been complied with.

(7) For the purposes of this paragraph “lodged” means an area of crop which has been displaced from the vertical by more than 45 degrees.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[F8Pests in the cropS

4.—(1) The crop must be practically free from any pests which reduce the usefulness and quality of the seed.

(2) The crop must also comply with the requirements concerning [F9GB] quarantine pests, [F10PFA] quarantine pests and RNQPs provided for in implementing acts adopted pursuant to the EU Plant Health Regulation, as well as the measures adopted pursuant to Article 30(1) of that Regulation.]

Textual Amendments

Previous croppingS

5.—(1) The previous cropping of the field shall not have been incompatible with the production of seed of the species and variety of the crop, and the field shall be sufficiently free from plants which are volunteers from previous cropping.

(2) The crop may be grown only on land which complies with the Scottish Ministers' requirements in respect of previous cropping.

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Isolation distances – generalS

6.  There shall be either a physical barrier or at least 2 metres of fallow ground between the seed crop and any crop likely to cause contamination in the seed.

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[F11Isolation distances — minimum distancesS

7.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), for maize, self-pollinating varieties of triticale, rye and hybrids of barley [F12, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat] produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility, the minimum distance from neighbouring crops or plants of other species, or of other varieties of the same species, liable to cross-pollinate with the crop shall be the distance specified in column 2 of the following table for the corresponding crop specified in column 1 of the table (which can include any distance of at least 2 metres of fallow ground required under paragraph 6)—

Column 1Column 2
CropMinimum Distance
(a)Maize–
(i)for the production of Basic Seed200 metres
(ii)for the production of Certified Seed200 metres
(b)Self-pollinating variety of triticale—
(i)for the production of Basic Seed50 metres
(ii)for the production of Certified Seed20 metres
(c)Rye (other than hybrids)—
(i)for the production of Basic Seed300 metres
(ii)for the production of Certified Seed250 metres
(d)Hybrids of rye—
(i)for the production of Basic Seed where male sterility is used1,000 metres
(ii)for the production of Basic Seed where male sterility is not used600 metres
(iii)for the production of Certified Seed500 metres
(e)Hybrids of barley produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—
(i)for the production of Basic Seed100 metres
(ii)for the production of Certified Seed50 metres
[F13(f) Hybrids of durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—
(i)for the production of Basic Seed300 metres
(ii)for the production of Certified Seed25 metres]

(2) The minimum distance specified in paragraph (1) may, subject to the approval of the Scottish Ministers, be modified or disregarded if the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that there is adequate protection against undesirable foreign pollen.]

Textual Amendments

Standards for varietal purityS

8.—(1) The crop shall have sufficient varietal identity and varietal purity, including–

(a)in the case of a crop of an inbred line, sufficient varietal identity and varietal purity as regards its characteristics; and

(b)in the case of a crop used for the production of seed of hybrid varieties, sufficient varietal identity and varietal purity as regards the characteristics of the components of the hybrid variety, including male sterility or fertility restoration.

(2) In crops of rye, including hybrids of rye, the number of plants of the crop species which are recognisable as obviously not being true to the variety shall not exceed–

(a)one plant in 30 square metres for the production of Basic Seed; and

(b)subject to sub-paragraph (4)(a) in relation to hybrids of rye, one plant in 10 square metres for the production of Certified Seed.

(3) In crops of maize–

(a)the percentage by number of plants which are recognisable as obviously not being true to the variety, to the inbred line or to the component shall not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the following table corresponding to the relevant crop specified in column 1 of the table–

Column 1Column 2
Crop of maizePercentage by number of plants

(i)For the production of Basic Seed–

(aa)inbred lines

0.1%

(bb)simple hybrid, each component

0.1%

(cc)open-pollinated varieties

0.5%

(ii)For the production of Certified Seed–

(aa)a component of a hybrid variety

(aaA)in the case of an inbred line

0.2%

(aaB)in the case of a simple hybrid

0.2%

(aaC)in the case of open pollinated variety

1.0%

(bb)in the case of open pollinated varieties

1.0%

(b)used for the production of seed of hybrid varieties–

(i)sufficient pollen shall be shed by the plants of the male component while the plants of the female component are in flower;

(ii)where appropriate emasculation shall be carried out; and

(iii)where 5% or more of the female component plants have receptive stigmas, the percentage of female component plants which have shed pollen or are shedding pollen shall not exceed–

(aa)1% at any official field inspection; and

(bb)2% at the total of the official field inspections;

(c)for the purposes of sub paragraphs (b)(i) and (iii) plants shall be considered as having shed pollen or to be shedding pollen where, on 50 millimetres or more of the central axis or laterals of a panicle, the anthers have emerged from their glumes and have shed or are shedding pollen.

(4) In crops of hybrids of rye–

(a)in an official field inspection the standard in paragraph (2)(b) shall apply to the female component only;

(b)in the case of Basic Seed, where male sterility is used, the level of sterility of the male sterile component shall be at least 98%; and

(c)where appropriate, Certified Seed shall be produced in mixed cultivation of a female male sterile component with a male component which restores male fertility.

[F14(5) [F15In crops of hybrids of barley, durum wheat, oats, self-pollinating triticale, spelt wheat or wheat other than hybrids of barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat or wheat produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—]

(a)subject to sub-paragraph (b), varieties of the female component of the crop shall be at least 25 metres from a crop of any other variety of the same species except from a crop of the male component;

(b)sub-paragraph (a) shall not apply if there is sufficient protection from any undesirable foreign pollination;

(c)where seed is produced using a chemical hybridisation agent, the crop shall conform to the following standards or other conditions—

(i)the minimum varietal purity of each component shall be—

(aa)in the case of barley, durum wheat, oats, spelt wheat or wheat, 99.7%; and

(bb)in the case of self-pollinating varieties of triticale, 99.0%; and

(ii)the minimum hybridity must be 95%; and

(d)in cases where the hybridity is determined during seed testing prior to certification, the determination of the hybridity during a field inspection need not be done.

(6) In crops of hybrids of barley produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—

(a)the percentage by number of plants which are recognisable as obviously not being true to the variety shall not exceed—

(i)where the crop is used for the production of Basic Seed, 0.1% for the maintainer and the restorer line and 0.2% for the cytoplasmic male sterility female component; and

(ii)where the crop is used for the production of Certified Seed—

(aa)0.3% for the restorer and the cytoplasmic male sterility female component; or

[F16(bb)0.3% for the restorer and 0.5% for the cytoplasmic male sterility female component, where the cytoplasmic male sterility component is a simple hybrid;]

(b)the level of sterility of the female component shall be at least—

(i)where the crop is used for the production of Basic Seed, 99.7%; and

(ii)where the crop is used for the production of Certified Seed, 99.5%; and

(c)in the case of Certified Seed, the crop may be produced in mixed cultivation of a female male-sterile component with a male component which restores fertility.]

[F17(7) In crops of hybrids of durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—

(a)the percentage by number of plants which are recognisable as obviously not being true to the variety shall not exceed—

(i)where the crop is used for the production of Basic Seed—

(aa)0.1% for the maintainer and the restorer line and 0.3% for the cytoplasmic male sterility female component; and

(ii)where the crop is used for the production of Certified Seed—

(aa)0.3% for the restorer line and 0.6% for the cytoplasmic male sterility female component; or

(bb)0.3% for the restorer line and 1% for the cytoplasmic male sterility female component, where the cytoplasmic male sterility female component is a simple hybrid;

(b)the level of sterility of the female component shall be at least—

(i)where the crop is used for the production of Basic Seed, 99.7%; and

(ii)where the crop is used for the production of Certified Seed, 99%; and

(c)in the case of Certified Seed, the crop may be produced in mixed cultivation of a female male-sterile component with a male component which restores fertility.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Standards for wild oats contaminationS

9.  The maximum number of wild oats per hectare shall be as follows–

Crops to produceLevel where applicableBarley (other than hybrids)Hybrid of barleyDurum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat (other than hybrids in each case)Hybrid of durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheatMaize and rye (including hybrids)Oats (other than hybrids)Hybrid of oatsHybrid of self-pollinating varieties of triticaleTriticale
Basic SeedHVS7n/a7n/an/a0n/an/an/a
Minimum7n/a7n/a70n/an/a7
Certified Seed–n/a20n/a5050n/a050n/a
Certified Seed of the First GenerationHVS7n/a7n/an/a0n/an/an/a
Minimum20n/a50n/an/a0n/an/a50
Certified Seed of the Second GenerationHVS7n/a7n/an/a0n/an/an/a
Minimum20n/a50n/an/a0n/an/a50

Commencement Information

I15Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Standards for other cereal speciesS

10.  In the case of barley, durum wheat, oats, spelt wheat and wheat, the crop shall conform to the following standards as regards the minimum species purity–

Crops to produceMinimum standard (percentage by number)Higher Voluntary Standard (percentage by number)

(a)Basic seed

n/a99.99%

(b)Certified Seed of the First Generation

n/a99.99%

(c)Certified Seed of the Second General

n/a99.99%

Commencement Information

I16Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Crop standards for loose smut infectionS

11.  The maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection shall be as follows–

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Category (Barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat)Level (where appropriate)Maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection

(a)Basic Seed

HVS0.1%
Minimum0.5%

(b)Certified Seed

–0.5%

(c)Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS0.2%
Minimum0.5%

(d)Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS0.2%
Minimum0.5%

Seeds produced from a crop which has failed on official examination to meet the standards laid down by this paragraph may nevertheless be eligible for official certification–

(a)if they have been adequately treated by any method approved by the Scottish Ministers for the control of loose smut; or

(b)if an embryo test carried out by an official seed testing station, on the sample submitted for official examination shows that the seeds meet the seed standards in paragraph 18.

Commencement Information

I17Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Crop conditions for Pre basic SeedS

12.  For the purpose of determining whether a crop from which Pre basic Seed is to be produced meets the conditions specified in this Part of this Schedule, the crop from which such seed is to be produced shall be treated in the same way as a crop from which minimum level Basic Seed is to be produced.

Commencement Information

I18Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART IISCONDITIONS RELATING TO BASIC SEED, CERTIFIED SEED, CERTIFIED SEED OF THE FIRST GENERATION AND CERTIFIED SEED OF THE SECOND GENERATION

Standards for varietal purityS

13.—(1) The seed shall possess sufficient varietal identity and varietal purity or, in the case of an inbred line, sufficient identity and purity as regards its characteristics.

(2) For the seed of hybrid varieties, the requirement for sufficient identity and purity shall also apply to the characteristics of the components.

(3) In particular, seed of the species, category and level specified in columns 1 and 2 of the following table shall possess at least the percentage of minimum varietal purity specified in the corresponding entry in column 3 of the table–

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Species and categoryLevel (where appropriate)Percentage of minimum varietal purity

(a)Barley, durum wheat, oats, spelt wheat and wheat except hybrids in each case–

(i)Basic Seed

HVS99.95%
Minimum99.90%

(ii)Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS99.90%
Minimum99.70%

(iii)Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS99.70%
Minimum99.00%

[F18(b) Hybrids of barley, durum wheat, oats, self-pollinating varieties of triticale, spelt wheat or wheat other than hybrids of barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—

(i)Certified Seed

90.00%]

[F19(ba)Hybrids of barley [F20, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat] produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—

(i)Certified Seed

85.00%]

(c)Self pollinating varieties of triticale–

(i)Basic Seed

–99.70%

(ii)Certified Seed of the First Generation

–99.00%

(iii)Certified Seed of the Second Generation

–98.00%

(4) For the purposes of sub paragraph (3)(a) and (b), the minimum varietal purity of seed shall be examined mainly in official field inspections carried out in accordance with the conditions specified in paragraph 3 of Part I of this Schedule.

[F21(4A) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)(ba), impurities other than the restorer shall not exceed 2%.]

(5) For the purposes of [F22sub-paragraphs (3)(b), (ba) and (c)], the minimum varietal purity of the seed shall be examined in official post-control tests on an appropriate proportion of samples.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I19Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Production of Certified Seed of hybrids of maizeS

14.—(1) Where a female male-sterile component and a male component which does not restore male fertility have been used for the production of Certified Seed of hybrids of maize, the seed produced–

(a)by mixing the seed lots in a proportion appropriate to the variety where, on the one hand a female male sterile component has been used and, on the other, a female male fertile component has been used; or

(b)by growing the female male sterile component and the female male fertile component in a proportion appropriate to the variety.

(2) In the case of seed produced in the manner specified in sub paragraph (1)(b) the proportion of the female male sterile and female male fertile components shall be examined in field inspections carried out in accordance with the conditions laid down in paragraph 3 of Part I of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I20Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[F23Standards for varietal purity for hybrid varieties of rye and cytoplasmic male sterility hybrid varieties of barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat]S

15.  In the case of seed of a hybrid variety of rye [F24or a cytoplasmic male sterility hybrid variety of barley] [F25, durum wheat, spelt wheat or wheat], the seed shall not be certified as Certified Seed unless due account has been taken of the results of official post control tests on samples of Basic Seed taken in accordance with regulation 15(1) and carried out during the growing season of the seed for which an application has been made for certification as Certified Seed to ascertain whether the Basic Seed has met the requirements for Basic Seed specified in these Regulations in respect of varietal identity as regards the characteristics of the components, including male sterility and in respect of the minimum varietal purity.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I21Sch. 4 para. 15 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Standards of germination, analytical purity and content of seed of other plant speciesS

16.—(1) The seed shall conform to the standards or other conditions as regards germination, analytical purity and the content of seeds of other plant species specified in the following table–

Maximum content by number of seeds of other plant species in a sample of the weight specified in column 6 of paragraph 26(2) of Part II of Schedule 5
Species and categoryGermination (% of pure seed)Analytical purity (% by weight)Other plant species (inc. seeds of the species specified in columns 8 to 15)Other cereal speciesAll species other than cerealsAvena fatua, [F26Avena sterilis], Lolium temulentum [F27Elytrigia repens]; or Agrostemma githago; or Bromus sterilis; or Raphanus raphanistrumErgot (pieces)
Min StdHVSMin StdHVSMin StdHVSMin StdHVSMin StdHVSMin StdHVSMin StdHVSMin StdHVS
1234567891011121314151617
(a)

A second seed shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from any seeds of other cereals species.

(b)

The presence of one seed of Avena fatua, [F26Avena sterilis] or Lolium temulentum in a sample of the prescribed weight shall not be regarded as an impurity where a second sample of the same weight is free from any seeds of these species.

(c)

[F28In the case of varieties of Hordeum vulgare which are officially classified as of the “naked barley” type and in the case of varieties of Avena nuda which are officially classified as of the “naked oat” type, the minimum germination standard is 75%. In such cases the official label shall be endorsed ‘minimum germination capacity 75%’.]

(d)

In HVS Basic Seed the nil standard shall apply in respect of Agrostemma githago and Raphanus raphanistrum.

(e)

For hybrids of rye. The presence of five ergots or fragments of ergot in a sample of seed of a hybrid of rye of the prescribed weight shall be deemed to be in conformity with required sample purity standards, where a second sample of the same weight contains not more than four ergots or fragments of ergot.

(f)

In minimum standard seed, the standards shall apply in respect of Agrostemma githago and Raphanus raphanistrum only.

Avena sativa, Hordeum vulgare
Triticum aestivum, T. durum, T. spelta:
– basic seed85859999411 (a)0310(b)01 (f)0 (d)10
– certified seed85(c)n/a98n/a10n/a7n/a7n/a0(b)n/a3 (f)n/a3n/a
– certified seed of the First generation85 (c)85 (c)989910271710(b)03 (f)131
– certified seed of the Second generation85 (c)85 (c)989910473720(b)03 (f)131
[F29Avena nuda
-basic seed75759999411(a)0310(b)01(f)010
-certified seed75(c)n/a98n/a10n/a7n/a7n/a0(b)n/a3(f)n/a3n/a
-certified seed of the first generation75(c)75(c)989910271710(b)03(f)131
-certified seed of the second generation75(c)75(c)989910473720(b)03(f)131]
Secale cereale
– basic seed85n/a98n/a4n/a1 (a)n/a3n/a0 (b)n/a1 (f)n/a1n/a
– certified seed85n/a98n/a10n/a7n/a7n/a0 (b)n/a3 (f)n/a3 (4(e))n/a
xTriticosecale
– basic seed80n/a98n/a4n/a1 (a)n/a3n/a0 (b)n/a1 (f)n/a1n/a
– certified seed80n/a98n/a10n/a7n/a7n/a0 (b)n/a3 (f)n/a3n/a
– certified seed of the First generation80n/a98n/a10n/a7n/a7n/a0 (b)n/a3 (f)n/a3n/a
– certified seed of the Second generation80n/a98n/a10n/a7n/a7n/a0 (b)n/a3 (f)n/a3n/a
Zea mays
– All categories90n/a98n/a0n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a

(2) Subject to sub paragraphs (3) and (4) it shall be determined, by way of a germination test, whether the seed attains the percentage of germination for the relevant level specified in columns 2 and 3 of the table set out in sub paragraph (1) for the appropriate category of seed.

(3) Sub paragraph (2) shall not apply to seed that has been subjected to a tetrazolium test carried out by the Scottish Ministers or a licensed seed testing station to establish the viability of the seed unless the result of the test casts doubt on whether it will satisfy the applicable germination standard set out in column 2 of the table set out in sub paragraph (1).

(4) Where a tetrazolium test is carried out on seed which does not comply with the Scottish Ministers' requirements for eligibility for tetrazolium testing or where the results of a tetrazolium test do not meet the standards set out in the Scottish Ministers' requirements in respect of such tests, the test will cast doubt on whether the seed will satisfy the applicable germination standards set out in column 2 or 3 of the table set out in sub-paragraph (1).

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I22Sch. 4 para. 16 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[F30Pests in the seedS

17.—(1) The seed must be practically free from any pests which reduce the usefulness and quality of the seed.

(2) The seed must also comply with the requirements concerning [F31GB] quarantine pests, [F32PFA] quarantine pests and RNQPs provided for in implementing acts adopted pursuant to the EU Plant Health Regulation, as well as the measures adopted pursuant to Article 30(1) of that Regulation.]

Textual Amendments

Standards for loose smut infectionS

18.  In any sample of seed the maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection shall be as follows–

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Category (Barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat)Level (where appropriate)Maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection

(a)Basic Seed

HVS0.1%
Minimum0.5%

(b)Certified Seed

–0.5%

(c)Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS0.2%
Minimum0.5%

(d)Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS0.2%
Minimum0.5%

Seeds produced from a crop which has failed on official examination to meet the standards laid down by this paragraph may nevertheless be eligible for official certification–

(a)if they have been adequately treated by any method approved by the Scottish Ministers for the control of loose smut; or

(b)if an embryo test carried out by an official seed testing station, on the sample submitted for official examination, shows that the seeds met these standards.

Commencement Information

I23Sch. 4 para. 18 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Moisture contentS

19.—(1) The maximum moisture content of the seed shall not exceed 17% by weight.

(2) The results of any moisture testing which is not carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Ministers shall be disregarded.

(3) The minimum weight of the sample to be submitted for moisture content testing shall be the minimum weight of a sample specified in column 5 of the table in paragraph 26 of Part II of Schedule 5 and this sample shall be submitted for testing in addition to the submitted sample and in an airtight moisture proof container.

Commencement Information

I24Sch. 4 para. 19 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART IIISOFFICIAL EXAMINATIONS USED TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER A CROP OR SEED LOT MEETS THE CONDITIONS RELATING TO BASIC SEED, CERTIFIED SEED, CERTIFIED SEED OF THE FIRST GENERATION AND CERTIFIED SEED OF THE SECOND GENERATION

Methods for official examinationsS

20.  All official examinations used to ascertain whether crops or seed lots meet the standards specified in this Schedule shall be carried out in accordance with current international methods insofar as such methods exist.

Commencement Information

I25Sch. 4 para. 20 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 6, 9B and 14

[F33SCHEDULE 4ASSTANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF CONSERVATION VARIETIES

Textual Amendments

PART ISOFFICIAL CERTIFICATES

Applications for seed harvested in the United KingdomS

1.  On receipt of an application made in accordance with regulation 14(1) in respect of seed of a Conservation Variety for the issue of an official certificate in respect of that Conservation Variety, the Scottish Ministers shall, subject to paragraphs 2 and 3, issue in respect of such a seed lot an official certificate containing the particulars specified in Part II of this Schedule.

When applications will be refusedS

2.  The Scottish Ministers shall refuse to issue an official certificate in respect of a seed lot of a Conservation Variety unless–

(a)an application has been made to the Scottish Ministers, in writing in such form and manner and at such time as the Scottish Ministers may require, and has been accompanied by information, material, records, illustrations and other documents as they may require in respect of–

(i)the seed lot or seed lots to be used for the production of the crop or crops from which is to be, or has been, obtained the seed lot in respect of which the application for an official certificate has been made; and

(ii)the crop or crops from which the seed lot is to be, or has been, obtained;

(b)an examination of a sample of the seed lot has shown that the seed lot meets the standards appropriate to the relevant category of seed referred to in the application specified in paragraph 1 of Part IV of this Schedule.

When applications may be refusedS

3.  The Scottish Ministers may refuse to issue an official certificate in respect of a seed lot if it appears to them that–

(a)a sample taken from the seed lot for the purposes of an examination to ascertain whether the seed lot meets the appropriate standards in Part IV of this Schedule has not been taken in accordance with regulation 15(1A);

(b)an examination of a post control plot sown with a sample of the seed lot shows that the crop does not meet the appropriate standards specified in Part III of this Schedule;

(c)there has been any breach of seeds regulations in relation to the seed lots in respect of which the application for an official certificate has been made.

PART IISPARTICULARS TO BE SPECIFIED IN AN OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE

The following particulars shall be specified in an official certificate:–

(a)name and address of certifying authority;

(b)applicant’s name, address and, if appropriate, [F34registered or licensed number];

(c)seed lot reference number;

(d)species and variety;

(e)net weight of seed lot and number of containers;

(f)seed treatment, if any; and

(g)the region of origin/region of seed production (if applicable) of the Conservation Variety.

Textual Amendments

PART IIISCONDITIONS RELATING TO CROPS FROM WHICH SEED IS OBTAINED

Varietal identity and varietal purityS

1.  The characteristics used for determination of varietal identity and varietal purity shall be those to which regard was had when the Conservation Variety was accepted on to the relevant [F35GB Variety List or NI Variety List].

Textual Amendments

Harmful organisms in the seedS

2.  Harmful organisms which reduce the usefulness of the seed shall be at the lowest possible level.

Standards for loose smut infectionS

3.  In any sample of seed of barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat or wheat, the maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection shall be 0.5%.

PART IVSCONDITIONS RELATING TO SEED OF A CONSERVATION VARIETY

Standards of germination, analytical purity and content of seed of other plant speciesS

1.  The seed shall conform to the minimum F36... standard for the final generation of that species as listed in paragraph 16 of Part II of Schedule 4 as regards germination, analytical purity and the content of seeds of other plant species.

Textual Amendments

Harmful organisms in the seedS

2.  Harmful organisms which reduce the usefulness of the seed shall be at the lowest possible level.

Standards for loose smut infectionS

3.  In any sample of seed of barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat or wheat, the maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection shall be 0.5%.

Moisture contentS

4.  The requirements of moisture content of the seed shall be as specified in paragraph 19 of Part II of Schedule 4.

Varietal purityS

5.  The seed shall have sufficient varietal purity.

PART VSEXAMINATIONS

All examinations used to ascertain whether crops or seed lots meet the standards specified in this Schedule shall be carried out in accordance with current international methods insofar as such methods exist.]

Regulations 2(1), 15(1) and (2), 24(5) and (6) and paragraph 19 of Part II of Schedule 4

SCHEDULE 5S

PART ISSAMPLING OF SEED LOTS

DefinitionsS

1.  In this Part of this Schedule–

“composite sample” means a single sample comprising all of the primary samples taken from a seed lot during a single sampling exercise to produce a submitted sample(4) for the seed lot; and

“primary sample” means a sample taken from a seed lot in accordance with paragraphs 13 to 19 of this Part of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I26Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Obtaining a submitted sampleS

2.  A submitted sample shall be obtained from the seed lot by taking primary samples systematically or at random from different positions in the seed lot and combining them to form a composite sample. Where the composite sample is a submitted sample, it may be submitted for an official examination intact or it may be reduced in weight by using one of the instruments referred to in paragraph 19 of this Part of this Schedule in accordance, where appropriate, with the relevant procedures specified in paragraphs 20 to 23 of this Part of this Schedule to give a smaller submitted sample.

Commencement Information

I27Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Primary sample sizeS

3.  At each position of sampling of a seed lot, primary samples of approximately equal size shall be taken.

Commencement Information

I28Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Condition of the seed lotS

4.  The seed lot to be sampled shall be a homogeneous seed lot(5).

Commencement Information

I29Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Seed lot containersS

5.  If a seed lot is presented for sampling in more than one container, the containers shall be of the same size and type and contain approximately the same weight of seed.

Commencement Information

I30Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from sacks – minimum number of containers to be sampledS

6.  When the seed lot is in sacks or similar sized containers each containing at least 15 kilograms of seed and not more than 100 kilograms of seed, the minimum number of containers to be sampled shall be in accordance with the following table–

Number of containers in which the seed lot is containedMinimum number of containers to be sampled
1–43 primary samples from each container
5–82 primary samples from each container
9–151 primary sample from each container
16–30A total of 15 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container
31–59A total of 20 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container
60 or moreA total of 30 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container

Commencement Information

I31Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from sacks or similar containersS

7.  The containers to be sampled shall be selected systematically or at random and primary samples shall be drawn from the top, middle and bottom of containers; and if more than one primary sample is taken from any container then the position from which the seed is taken shall be varied from primary sample to primary sample and from container to container.

Commencement Information

I32Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from small containers – generalS

8.  For sampling seed lots in containers holding less than 15 kilograms of seed, a 100 kilogram weight of seed shall be taken as the basic unit and the small containers shall be combined to form sampling units not exceeding this weight (for example 9 packages of 10 kilograms, 20 packages of 5 kilograms) and for sampling purposes each unit shall be regarded as one container and the sampling procedures prescribed in paragraphs 6 and 7 of this Part of this Schedule shall be used.

Commencement Information

I33Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from small containers – moisture proof containersS

9.  When seed is in moisture-proof containers the opened or pierced containers shall be adequately closed or the residues from sampling transferred to new containers.

Commencement Information

I34Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from small containers – primary samplesS

10.  When seed is in packets of 100 grams or less each packet may be considered as a primary sample and sufficient packets shall be taken at random to obtain a submitted sample.

Commencement Information

I35Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from large containersS

11.  For the sampling of containers holding at least 100 kilograms of seed, primary samples shall be taken from different horizontal and vertical positions selected at random and the minimum number of primary samples to be taken shall be in accordance with the following table–

Seed lot weight (kilograms)Number of primary samples to be taken
Up to 500At least 5
501–3,0001 for each 300 kilograms but no fewer than 5
3,001–20,0001 for each 500 kilograms but no fewer than 10
20,001 and above1 for each 700 kilograms but no fewer than 40

Commencement Information

I36Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling of seed lots intended to be Excepted Seed Marketed in BulkS

12.  Random sampling of seed lots of seed which is intended to be Excepted Seed Marketed in Bulk shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of this Schedule during the filling of the container used by the final consumer and into which the seed is placed.

Commencement Information

I37Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling from a seed streamS

13.  Primary samples may be drawn from a seed stream during processing using an automatic sampling device, which shall uniformly sample the entire cross-section of the seed stream when a sample is taken. Primary samples of seed shall be taken at regular intervals throughout the processing of the seed lot using the same sampling intensity as specified in paragraph 11 of this Part of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I38Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling instruments – generalS

14.  Sampling instruments shall be capable of sampling all parts of the seed lot.

Commencement Information

I39Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling instruments – instruments and methodsS

15.  Subject to paragraph 16 of this Part of this Schedule, one of the instruments described in paragraph 17 of this Part of this Schedule shall be used, as appropriate to the location of the seed, to draw primary samples in accordance with the relevant methods described in paragraphs 18 and 19 of this Part of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I40Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling instruments – power to allow other instruments and methodsS

16.  Where it is not practicable to use any of the instruments described in paragraph 17 of this Part of this Schedule in accordance with the relevant methods described in paragraphs 18 and 19 of this Part of this Schedule, another instrument or method may be used with the written approval of the Scottish Ministers.

Commencement Information

I41Sch. 5 para. 16 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Sampling instruments – instruments for drawing primary samplesS

17.  The instruments referred to in paragraph 15 of this Part of this Schedule, to be used for drawing primary samples are as follows:–

(a) Dynamic spear sampler

used, in accordance with the methods described in paragraph 19(a) of this Part of this Schedule, for sampling seed lots in sacks or small containers. It shall be a hollow, cylindrical, solid-pointed metal spear or trier which shall be long enough to reach beyond the middle of the sack from the side and shall have an aperture so positioned that portions of seed of equal volume are removed from each part of the sack through which it travels. In sampling seed lots of the species specified in column 1 of the following table a dynamic spear sampler shall have a point length (a), shoulder length (b), boss length (c), aperture length (d), aperture width (e), bore width (f) and outside diameter (g) as shown in the diagrams below of dimensions no smaller than those specified in the corresponding entries in the table:–

Minimum dimensions in millimetres
Species of Seed for which dynamic spear sampler can be usedPoint lengthShoulder lengthBoss lengthAperture LengthAperture WidthBore widthOutside Diameter
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)
12345678
All species other than maize85121033111315
Maize82121340151719
(a) Stick samplers

A stick sampler of one of the types described in sub paragraphs (i) and (ii) may, subject to sub paragraphs (i) and (ii), be used if it has an aperture or apertures of sufficient size to allow the unrestricted entry of seed and other particles and is capable of being opened and closed during the sampling procedure as appropriate to the method of use described in paragraph 19(b) of this Part of this Schedule.

(i)Single chamber type

Subject to paragraph 14 of this Part of this Schedule, a single chamber type stick sampler may be used to sample seed lots in open sacks or in large containers. In sampling seed lots in open sacks or in large containers, as specified in column 1 of the following table, a single chamber type stick sampler shall have a point length (a), shoulder length (b), sliding sleeve length (c), aperture length (d), aperture width (e) and bore width (f), as shown in the diagrams below, of the dimensions specified in the corresponding entries in the table, or such other dimensions as the Scottish Ministers may approve in writing–

Dimensions in millimetres
Type of ContainerPoint lengthShoulder lengthSliding sleeve lengthAperture lengthAperture widthBore width
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)
1234567
Seed lots in sacks552575502225
Seed lots in large containers10039063502230

(ii)Multi-chamber type

Subject to paragraph 14 of this Part of this Schedule, a multi chamber type stick sampler may be used to sample seed lots in sacks or any other containers. The apertures shall open into chambers which shall be separated from one another by transverse partitions. The multi chamber type stick sampler shall have a point length (a), shoulder length (b), aperture length (c), aperture width (d), aperture separation distance (e) and bore width (f), as shown in the diagram below, of the dimensions specified in the following table or such other dimensions as the Scottish Ministers may approve in writing:–

Dimensions in millimetres
Point lengthShoulder lengthAperture lengthAperture widthAperture separation distanceBore width
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)
60501001511025
(a) Cargo sampler

Subject to paragraph 14 of this Part of this Schedule, a cargo sampler may be used, in accordance with the method described in paragraph 19(c) of this Part of this Schedule, to sample seed lots in large containers and shall only be used in the vertical position.

(b) Seed stream sampler

Subject to paragraph 14 of this Part of this Schedule, a seed stream sampler may be used if it has been approved in writing by the Scottish Ministers and if it uniformly samples the cross section of the seed stream without any loss of the seed and any other particles which enter the seed stream sampler, in accordance with the method described in paragraph 19(d) of this Part of this Schedule. Timing devices shall be attached so that the frequency and duration of sampling can be adjusted to meet the requirements of paragraph 13 of this Part of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I42Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Methods of use of dynamic spear samplers, stick samplers, cargo samplers and seed stream samplers – generalS

18.  All instruments shall be clean before use.

Commencement Information

I43Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Methods of use of dynamic spear samplers, stick samplers, cargo samplers and seed stream samplers – specificS

19.  The methods of using the instruments described in paragraph 17 shall be as follows:–

(a) Dynamic spear samplers

Dynamic spear samplers may be used in one of two ways depending on their length–

(i)Method 1

In the case of a dynamic spear sampler in which the aperture reaches only to the centre of the sack or small container–

(aa)the instrument shall be inserted into the sack in an upward direction at an angle of approximately 30º to the horizontal with its aperture downwards until the aperture reaches the centre of the sack or container;

(bb)the instrument shall be lightly tapped to remove any seed taken in and then rotated to bring the aperture uppermost;

(cc)the instrument shall be withdrawn immediately with a vibratory or oscillatory motion and at a decreasing speed so that the quantity of seed and any other particles obtained from successive locations increases progressively from the centre to the side of the sack; and

(dd)seed and any other particles passing through the instrument shall be collected in a clean container.

(ii)Method 2

In the case of a dynamic spear sampler in which the aperture reaches to the far side of a sack or small container–

(aa)the instrument shall be inserted in the manner described in sub paragraph (i)(aa) until its aperture reaches almost to the far side of the sack or container;

(bb)the instrument shall be tapped and rotated in the manner described in sub paragraph (i)(bb) and then withdrawn at a uniform speed; and

(cc)the seed and any other particles passing through the instrument shall be collected in a clean container.

(b) Stick samplers

The method of using a single chamber type stick sampler and the method of using a multi chamber type stick sampler are as follows:–

(i)Single chamber type stick sampler

In the case of a single chamber type stick sampler–

(aa)the sleeve shall move freely;

(bb)the instrument shall be inserted vertically downwards until the aperture reaches the appropriate primary sampling position ensuring that the sleeve covers the aperture as it enters the seed lot;

(cc)the instrument shall be withdrawn sufficiently to uncover the aperture;

(dd)the instrument shall be left in position until the primary sample has been collected; and

(ee)the instrument shall be withdrawn and the contents emptied into a clean container.

(ii)Multi-chamber type stick sampler

In the case of a multi chamber type stick sampler–

(aa)the apertures shall be closed before insertion;

(bb)the instrument shall be inserted diagonally into sacks or vertically into large containers so that all apertures are fully covered;

(cc)the apertures shall be opened;

(dd)the instrument shall be agitated so that seed and any other particles enter the chambers;

(ee)the apertures shall be closed gently to ensure that trapped seed and any other particles are not broken or damaged;

(ff)the instrument shall be withdrawn and if the chambers are full the contents shall be emptied onto a clean surface or into a clean container; and

(gg)if all the chambers are not full, the contents shall be discarded and the procedures specified in sub-paragraphs (ii)(aa) to (ff) shall be repeated.

(c) Cargo samplers

In the case of a cargo sampler–

(i)the lid shall open and close easily;

(ii)the instrument shall be inserted with the lid closed to the appropriate primary sampling position which shall be at least 300 millimetres below the surface of the seed lot;

(iii)the handle shall be raised sufficiently to open the lid;

(iv)the instrument shall be left in position until the primary sample has been collected;

(v)the instrument shall be withdrawn and the contents shall be emptied into a clean container; and

(vi)if all the chambers are not full, the contents shall be discarded and the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c)(i) to (v) shall be repeated.

(d) Seed stream samplers

In the case of a seed stream sampler, the instrument shall take the number of primary samples necessary for the weight of seed lot being sampled, the primary samples being taken from the seed lot at regular intervals and the resultant composite sample being of a weight not less than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule and not greater than can conveniently be reduced by means of one of the methods of sample reduction specified in paragraphs 22 to 23. They shall be installed in such a way that the composite sample can be readily identified with the seed lot from which it was taken.

Commencement Information

I44Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Obtaining a sample for moisture testsS

20.—(1) Samples of seed for moisture tests shall be drawn in such a way as to minimise exposure to the atmosphere.

(2) Samples so collected for moisture testing shall be submitted intact to the licensed seed testing station or the Scottish Ministers in an airtight container.

(3) Where the sample seed for moisture testing is submitted for testing in a different container from the submitted sample then the sample of seed for moisture testing shall be obtained as follows–

(a)the composite sample from the relevant seed lot shall be passed through a riffle divider which complies with paragraph 21(a) in accordance with paragraph 22(a) to (e); and

(b)a clean and dry airtight container shall be passed through the seed in one of the two pans into which the seed was passed until the airtight container is filled with a sample of at least 100 grams.

(4) Where the sample of seed for moisture testing is collected and submitted for testing in the same airtight container as the submitted sample, then the methods of sampling set out in this Part of this Schedule for obtaining the submitted sample shall also be used to obtain the sample submitted for moisture testing.

Commencement Information

I45Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Obtaining a submitted sample – composite sample division instrumentsS

21.  Where the composite sample exceeds the minimum weight prescribed for a sample in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule, any of the following instruments may be used to reduce the weight of the sample–

(a) Riffle divider

(i)the riffle divider shall consist of a rectangular hopper leading to a series of evenly spaced chutes, arranged so that seed is distributed equally on two sides;

(ii)there shall be a minimum of 18 chutes, each discharging in the opposite direction to its immediate neighbour; and

(iii)three (or more) metal collecting vessels (pans) of sufficient depth to prevent seed bouncing out shall be used;

(b) Centrifugal divider

(i)the centrifugal divider shall consist of a hopper from which seed flows on to a shallow cup which is then rotated by an electric motor; and

(ii)the seed shall be distributed by centrifugal force onto a stationary baffle which divides it into two equal parts which are then discharged through separate spouts. Four metal collecting vessels (pans) of sufficient depth to prevent seed bouncing out shall be used; or

(c) Other instruments

other instruments and methods may be used with the written approval of the Scottish Ministers.

Commencement Information

I46Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Method of use of riffle dividerS

22.  The method of using a riffle divider shall be as follows–

(a)the riffle divider shall be placed on a firm level surface;

(b)the riffle divider and pans shall be clean;

(c) Sample mixing

an empty pan shall be placed on each side of the riffle divider to receive the discharge from the chutes;

(d)the entire composite sample shall be poured evenly into the other pan(s);

(e)the seed shall then be poured from the pan(s) evenly along the entire length of the hopper;

(f)the two pans into which the seed has passed shall then be replaced with empty pans;

(g)the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (e) and (f) shall then be repeated twice to mix the sample thoroughly;

(h) Sample reduction

before reduction, the composite sample shall have been thoroughly mixed using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (g). The contents of one of the two receiving pans shall then be set aside. If the seed and any other particles in the second pan is of at least the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, it may be used as a submitted sample. If the weight of seed in the second pan is greater than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, it may be reduced using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (i) to (k);

(i)an empty pan shall be placed on each side of the divider to receive the discharge from the chutes;

(j)the contents of the second pan shall be poured evenly along the entire length of the hopper;

(k)the contents of one of the two pans into which the seed and other particles have passed shall then be set aside. If the weight of seed and other particles in the other pan is still greater than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, it may be used as a submitted sample intact or it may be reduced further using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (i) to (k);

(l)if the weight of seed and other particles in either of the two pans set aside in the procedures specified either in sub-paragraph (h) or sub paragraph (k) is less than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (m) to (q) shall be used;

(m)an empty pan shall be placed on each side of the divider to receive the discharge from the chutes;

(n)the contents of one of the pans shall be set aside. The contents of the other pan shall be poured evenly along the entire length of the hopper;

(o)one receiving pan and its contents shall then be removed and replaced with an empty pan. The other pan, with its contents, shall be left in place;

(p)the contents of the pan removed during the procedure specified in sub paragraph (o) shall be poured evenly along the entire length of the hopper so that two sub-samples of different weights shall be produced;

(q)the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (o) and (p), when repeated, constitute the process of continuous halving, and shall be repeated using whichever sub-sample is appropriate until sufficient seed and any other particles is obtained in one pan, which, when added to the seed and any other particles set aside during the procedure specified in sub paragraph (n), produces a submitted sample;

(r) Obtaining more than one submitted sample

when two submitted samples are required from one composite sample, one composite sample of at least twice the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample shall be obtained using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (g) and (h) to (q), as appropriate. The composite sample shall then be divided into two parts by passing it once through the riffle divider; and

(s)when three submitted samples are required from one composite sample, one composite sample of at least three times the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample shall be obtained using the procedures specified in sub-paragraphs (c) to (g) and (h) to (q) as appropriate. A submitted sample shall then be extracted using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (g) and (h) to (q), as appropriate. All portions of seed which have been set aside shall then be recombined and two submitted samples shall be obtained from this residue of the composite sample by following the procedure specified in sub paragraph (r).

Commencement Information

I47Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Method of use of a centrifugal dividerS

23.  The method of using a centrifugal divider shall be as follows–

(a)the centrifugal divider shall be levelled prior to use;

(b)the centrifugal divider and pans shall be clean;

(c) Sample mixing

an empty pan shall be placed under each spout of the centrifugal divider;

(d)the entire composite sample shall be poured into the centre of the hopper;

(e)the motor shall be operated so that the seed and any other particles in the sample pass into the pans;

(f)the motor shall be switched off;

(g)the two pans containing seed and any other particles shall be removed and replaced by empty ones;

(h)the contents of both pans removed during the procedure specified in sub paragraph (g) shall be poured together into the centre of the hopper, the seed and any other particles being allowed to blend as they flow in. The procedures specified in sub paragraphs (e) to (g) shall be repeated;

(i)the procedure specified in sub paragraph (h) shall be repeated twice to mix the sample thoroughly;

(j) Sample reduction

before reduction, the composite sample shall have been thoroughly mixed using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (i). The contents of one of the two receiving pans shall then be set aside. If the seed and any other particles in the second pan is of at least the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, it may be used as a submitted sample. If the weight of seed in the second pan is greater than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, it may be reduced using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (k) to (m);

(k)empty pans shall be placed under the spouts;

(l)the contents of the second pan shall be poured into the hopper and the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (e) and (f) shall be repeated;

(m)the contents of one of the two pans into which the seed and any other particles have passed shall then be set aside. If the weight of seed and any other particles in the other pan is still greater than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, the sample may be used as a submitted sample intact or it may be reduced further using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (k) to (m);

(n)if the weight of seed and any other particles in either of the two pans referred to either in sub paragraph (j) or (m) is less than the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample, the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (o) to (s) shall be used;

(o)empty pans shall be placed under the spouts;

(p)the contents of one of the pans shall be set aside. The contents of the other pan shall be poured into the centre of the hopper and the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (e) and (f) shall be repeated;

(q)one receiving pan and its contents shall then be removed and replaced with an empty pan. The other pan, with its contents, shall be left in place;

(r)the contents of the pan removed during the procedure specified in sub paragraph (q) shall be poured into the centre of the hopper and the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (e) and (f) shall be repeated so that two sub-samples of different weights shall be produced;

(s)the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (q) and (r), when repeated, constitute the process of continuous halving, and shall be repeated using whichever sub-sample is appropriate until a sufficient sample is obtained in one pan, which, when added to the seed and any other particles set aside during the procedure specified in sub paragraph (p), produces a submitted sample;

(t) Obtaining more than one submitted sample

when two submitted samples are required from one composite sample, one composite sample of at least twice the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample shall be obtained using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (i) and (j) to (s) as appropriate. The composite sample shall then be divided into two parts by passing it once through the centrifugal divider; and

(u)when three submitted samples are required from one composite sample, one composite sample of at least three times the minimum weight prescribed in paragraph 26 of Part II of this Schedule for a sample shall be obtained using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (i) and (j) to (s), as appropriate. A submitted sample shall then be extracted using the procedures specified in sub paragraphs (c) to (i) and (j) to (s), as appropriate. All portions of seed which have been set aside shall then be recombined and two submitted samples shall be obtained from this residue of the composite sample by following the procedure specified in sub paragraph (t).

Commencement Information

I48Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART IISMAXIMUM WEIGHT OF A SEED LOT AND MINIMUM WEIGHT OF A SUBMITTED SAMPLE

Maximum weight of a seed lotS

24.  Subject to paragraph 25, the maximum weight of a seed lot shall be that set out in column 3 of the table in paragraph 26 in relation to the corresponding entries in columns 1 and 2 of the table.

Commencement Information

I49Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Margin by which seed lots can exceed maximum weightS

25.  A seed lot may exceed the maximum weight for a seed lot set out in column 3 of the table in paragraph 26 by not more than 5%.

Commencement Information

I50Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Maximum weight of a seed lot and minimum weight of a sampleS

26.—(1) The minimum weight of a sample submitted for official examination shall be that specified in column 4 of the table set out in sub paragraph (2) in relation to the corresponding entries in columns 1 and 2 of the table.

(2) The minimum weight of a sample for moisture testing shall be that specified in column 5 of the following table:–

[F37Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6
SpeciesLevel (where applicable)Maximum weight of a lotMinimum weight of a sample to be drawn from a lotMinimum weight of a sample for a moisture testWeight of the sample for determination by number in accordance with paragraph 16 of Part II of Schedule 4
(tonnes)(grams)(grams)(grams)
Barley, durum wheat, oats, spelt wheat and wheatMinimum301,000100500
HVS301,0001001,000
Rye and triticale–301,000100500
Maize, Basic Seed of inbred lines–40250100250
Maize, Basic Seed other than of inbred lines and Certified Seed–401,0001001,000
A mixture of seed to which regulation 8 applies which does not contain more than 50% maizeMinimum30–––
HVS30—––
A mixture of seed to which regulation 8 applies which contains more than 50% maize–40–––]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I51Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 6(5), 17(4), (5), (8), (10), (11), 18, 22(4), (6), (7) and (12)

SCHEDULE 6S

PART ISGENERAL

Method of referring to species of seedS

1.  Where the species of seed is one of the particulars to be indicated on a label, in accordance with any of the provisions of this Schedule except paragraph 6(a)(v) of Part II, paragraph 8(a)(iv) of Part III and paragraph 10(b)(i) of Part IV, the species must be indicated at least under its botanical name, which may be given in abridged form and without the authority’s name, in Roman characters.

Commencement Information

I52Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Method of referring to varieties of seedS

2.  Where the variety of seed is one of the particulars to be indicated on a label, in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule, the variety must be indicated at least in Roman characters.

Commencement Information

I53Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART IISLABELS

Label for a package of Breeder’s SeedS

3.  The label for a package of Breeder’s Seed shall–

(a)contain the following information–

(i)name and address of the supplier responsible for affixing the labels or the supplier’s [F38registered or licensed number];

(ii)reference number of the seed lot;

(iii)species;

(iv)variety;

(v)the words “Breeder’s Seed”;

(vi)declared net or gross weight; and

(vii)the words “NOT CERTIFIED”; and

(b)be coloured buff.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I54Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Official label for a package of Pre-basic SeedS

4.  The official label for a package of Pre basic Seed shall–

(a)contain the following information–

(i)certifying authority and [F39country or country initials];

(ii)month and year of sealing or the month and year of the last official sampling for the purposes of certification, expressed respectively as follows:–

(aa)by the word “Sealed” followed by the month and year of sealing; or

(bb)by the word “Sampled” followed by the month and year of official sampling;

(iii)reference number of the seed lot;

(iv)species;

(v)variety;

(vi)the words “Pre basic Seed”;

(vii)country of production;

(viii)declared net or gross weight;

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

(x)number of generations preceding seed of the categories Certified Seed or Certified Seed of the First Generation;

(b)be a minimum size of 110 millimetres by 67 millimetres; and

(c)be coloured white with a diagonal violet line.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I55Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Official label for a package of Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified GenerationS

5.  The official label for a package of Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified Generation shall–

(a)subject to sub paragraph (b), contain the following information:–

(i)the words “ [F40GB] rules and standards”;

(ii)certifying authority and [F41country or country initials];

[F42(iia)officially assigned serial number;]

(iii)month and year of sealing or the month and year of the last official sampling for the purposes of certification, expressed respectively as follows:–

(aa)by the word “Sealed” followed by the month and year of sealing; or

(bb)by the word “Sampled” followed by the month and year of official sampling;

(iv)reference number of the seed lot;

(v)species;

(vi)variety;

(vii)category;

(viii)country of production;

(ix)declared net or gross weight;

(x)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 pure seed and the total weight;

(xi)in the case of a variety which is a hybrid or an inbred line–

(aa)for Basic Seed where the hybrid or inbred line to which the seed belongs has been officially accepted on to a [F43GB Variety List or an NI Variety List], the name under which it has been officially accepted, with or without reference to the final variety, accompanied, in the case of a hybrid or inbred line which is intended solely as a component for a final hybrid variety, by the word “component”;

(bb)for Basic Seed in other cases, the name of the component to which the Basic Seed belongs, which may be given in code form, accompanied by a reference to the final variety, with or without reference to its function (male or female), and accompanied by the word “component”; and

(cc)for Certified Seed the name of the variety to which the seed belongs, accompanied by the word “hybrid”;

(xii)in the case of Certified Seed of the First Generation and Certified Seed of the Second Generation of oats officially classified as being of a naked oat type, the words “minimum germination capacity of 75%”; and

(xiii)where at least germination has been retested, the word “Retested” followed by the month and year of retesting and the service responsible for such retesting;

(b)not contain the information referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(xiii) if that information is given on an official sticker attached to the official label;

(c)be a minimum size of 110 millimetres by 67 millimetres; and

(d)be coloured–

(i)white for Basic Seed;

(ii)blue for Certified Seed and Certified Seed of the First Generation; and

(iii)red for Certified Seed of the Second Generation.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I56Sch. 6 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Official label for a package of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 appliesS

6.  The official label for a package of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 applies shall–

(a)subject to sub paragraph (b), contain the following information:–

(i)the words “Mixture of” followed by the species and varieties;

(ii)the name of the authority responsible for sealing the package and [F44country or country initials];

[F45(iia)officially assigned serial number;]

(iii)month and year of sealing expressed by the word “Sealed” followed by the month and year of sealing;

(iv)reference number of the seed lot;

(v)species, variety, category, country of production and proportion by weight of each of the constituents which in the case of the species and of the variety, shall be indicated at least in Roman characters;

(vi)declared net or gross weight;

(vii)the words “Marketing permitted exclusively in the United Kingdom”;

(viii)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 pure seed and the total weight; and

(ix)where at least germination of all the constituents of the mixture has been retested, the word “Retested” followed by the month and year of retesting and the service responsible for such retesting;

(b)not contain the information referred to in sub paragraph (a)(ix) if that information is given on an official sticker attached to the official label;

(c)be a minimum size of 110 millimetres by 67 millimetres; and

(d)be coloured green.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I57Sch. 6 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[F46Official label for a package of test and trial seedS

6A.  The official label for a package of test and trial seed shall–

(a)subject to sub-paragraph (b), contain the following information–

(i)the words “test and trial seed”;

(ii)certification authority and [F47country or country initials];

[F48(iia)officially assigned serial number;]

(iii)reference number of the seed lot;

(iv)month and year of sealing expressed by the word “Sealed” followed by the month and year of sealing;

(v)species;

(vi)variety under which the seed is to be marketed;

[F49(vii)the official application number in relation to the application for listing under—

(aa)in relation to applications in GB, regulation 4(1)(a) (applications in relation to GB Variety Lists) of the Seeds (National List of Varieties) Regulations 2001; or

(bb)in relation to applications in Northern Ireland, the relevant provision of legislation in Northern Ireland having equivalent effect to the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001;]

(viii)the words “variety not yet officially listed”;

(ix)the words “for tests and trials only”;

(x)the words “genetically modified variety”, where applicable;

(xi)declared net or gross weight or declared number of pure seeds; and

(xii)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 pure seeds or, where applicable, clusters and the total weight;

(b)not contain the information referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ix) if that information is given on an official sticker attached to the official label;

(c)be a minimum size of 110 millimetres by 67 millimetres; and

(d)be coloured orange.]

Textual Amendments

[F50Official label for a package of seed of a Conservation VarietyS

6B.  The official label for a package of seed of a Conservation Variety shall–

(a)contain the following information–

(i)the words “[F51GB] rules and standards”;

(ii)the name and address, or the registration number, of the person responsible for affixing the label or notice;

(iii)the year of sealing, or the year of last sampling for the purposes of the last testing of germination, expressed by the word “sealed” or “sampled” (as the case may be), followed by the year in question;

(iv)the species;

(v)the denomination of the Conservation Variety;

(vi)the words “Conservation Variety”;

(vii)the region of origin;

(viii)where the region of seed production is different from the region of origin, the indication of the region of seed production;

(ix)the reference number of the lot given by the person responsible for affixing the labels;

(x)the declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds; and

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

(b)be a minimum size of 110 millimetres by 67 millimetres; and

(c)be coloured brown.]

Textual Amendments

PART IIISSMALL PACKAGES

Label for a small package of Pre basic Seed, Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified GenerationS

7.  The label for a small package of Pre basic Seed, Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified Generation shall–

(a)contain the following information–

(i)the words “[F52GB] rules and standards”;

(ii)name and address of the person responsible for fixing the label;

(iii)reference number of the seed lot;

(iv)species;

(v)variety;

(vi)category;

(vii)declared net weight, except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight; and

(viii)in the case of Certified Seed of the First Generation or Certified Seed of the Second Generation of oats officially classified as being of a naked oat type the words “minimum germination capacity 75%”; and

(ix)for hybrid varieties of maize, the word “hybrid”; and

(b)be coloured–

(i)white with a diagonal violet line for Pre basic Seed;

(ii)white for Basic Seed;

(iii)blue for Certified Seed and Certified Seed of the First Generation; and

(iv)red for Certified Seed of the Second Generation.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I58Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Label for a small package of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 appliesS

8.  The label for a small package of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 applies shall–

(a)contain the following information:–

(i)the words “Mixture of” followed by the species and varieties;

(ii)name and address of the person responsible for fixing the label;

(iii)reference number of the seed lot;

(iv)the species and varieties indicated at least in Roman characters of the constituents of the mixture or the proprietary name of the mixture;

(v)declared net weight, except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight;

(vi)the words “marketing permitted exclusively in the United Kingdom”; and

(vii)in the case of Certified Seed of the First and Second Generations of oats officially classified as being of a naked oat variety, the words “Minimum germination capacity 75%”; and

(b)be coloured green.

Commencement Information

I59Sch. 6 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART IVSPARTICULARS TO BE MARKED OR DISPLAYED ON THE SALE OF UNPACKETED SEED

Particulars to be marked or displayed on the sale of unpacketed seed which is not a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 appliesS

9.  The following particulars shall be marked on, or displayed near, the container referred to in regulation 18–

(a)the words “complies with legal standards”;

(b)species;

(c)variety or inbred line of maize; and

(d)for hybrid varieties of maize, the word “hybrid”.

Commencement Information

I60Sch. 6 para. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Particulars to be marked or displayed on the sale of unpacketed seed which is a mixture to which regulation 8 appliesS

10.  The following particulars shall be marked on, or displayed near, the container referred to in regulation 18–

(a)the words “complies with legal standards”; and

(b)either–

(i)the species and variety indicated in at least Roman characters, and the proportion by weight, of the constituents of the mixture; or

(ii)the proprietary name of the mixture.

Commencement Information

I61Sch. 6 para. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART VSINFORMATION IN RESPECT OF SEED IMPORTED FROM COUNTRIES [F53OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM] IN PACKAGES EXCEEDING 2 KILOGRAMS NET WEIGHT

Textual Amendments

Information to be supplied in respect of seed imported from a country [F54outside the United Kingdom] in a package exceeding 2 kilograms net weightS

11.  The information to be supplied to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with regulation 6(5) in respect of seed imported from a country [F55outside the United Kingdom] in a package exceeding 2 kilograms of seed is as follows–

(a)species;

(b)variety;

(c)category;

(d)country of production and official inspection authority;

(e)country of despatch;

(f)importer; and

(g)quantity of seed.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I62Sch. 6 para. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

PART VISPRINTING OF SPECIFIED MATTERS ON PACKAGES (WHOLE BAG LABELLING)

Packages sealed in Scotland – printers' returnsS

12.  Arrangements shall be made with the printers for returns to be made to the Scottish Ministers of the number of packages printed or stamped pursuant to regulations 17(10) and [F5622(6)] and of the individual serial numbers of such packages.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I63Sch. 6 para. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Packages sealed in Scotland – individual serial numbersS

13.  Each package shall have printed or stamped on it, or be perforated with, an individual serial number allocated by the Scottish Ministers, which shall appear in the same panel as the particulars of the matters specified in Part II of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I64Sch. 6 para. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Packages sealed in Scotland – printing or stampingS

14.  The printing or stamping of the packages shall be by, and in accordance with the instructions, of the Scottish Ministers or by a licensed seed sampler.

Commencement Information

I65Sch. 6 para. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Packages sealed in Scotland – particulars to be included in the printing or stampS

15.  The reference number of the seed lot and the month and year in which the package was officially sealed shall be printed or stamped by the Scottish Ministers or a licensed seed sampler at the time of sampling for official examination.

Commencement Information

I66Sch. 6 para. 15 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Seed packages sealed in the United Kingdom but not in Scotland, or [F57outside the United Kingdom] S

[F5816.  Such requirements of the [F59country outside the United Kingdom] (if the seed was sealed in that [F60country]) or [F61DAERA] (if the seed was sealed in Northern Ireland), the National Assembly for Wales (if the seed was sealed in Wales) or the Secretary of State (if the seed was sealed in England) as correspond to the requirements specified in paragraphs 12 to 15 of this Part of this Schedule for seed which has been sealed in Scotland shall be satisfied.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I67Sch. 6 para. 16 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 24

SCHEDULE 7SLIMITS OF VARIATION

Commencement Information

I68Sch. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

GERMINATIONS

Minimum percentage of germinationLimit of variation
(expressed as an integer)per cent
99–1002
97–983
94–964
91–935
87–906
82–867
76–818
69–759
65–6810

ANALYTICAL PURITYS

Minimum percentage of analytical purityLimit of variation
(expressed to one decimal point)per cent
99.9–1000.2
99.80.3
99.6–99.70.4
99.3–99.50.5
99.0–99.20.6
98.5–98.90.7
98.3–98.40.8
97.5–98.20.9
97.0–97.41.0
96.5–96.91.1
95.5–96.41.2
95.0–95.41.3

NUMBER OF SEEDS OF OTHER SPECIESS

Maximum number of seeds of other speciesLimit of variation
number
01
13
24
3 and 45
5 and 66
7 and 87
9 to 118
12 to 149
15 to 1710
18 to 2011

Regulation 28(1)

SCHEDULE 8SREVOCATIONS

Commencement Information

I69Sch. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations revokedReferencesExtent
The Cereal Seeds Regulations 1993S.I.1993/2005The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Cereal Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1995S.I.1995/1482The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997S.I.1997/616Regulation 4(2), insofar as it applies to the Cereal Seeds Regulations 1993, but only insofar as regulation 4(2) applies to Scotland
The Cereal Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1999S.I.1999/1860The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Cereal Seeds (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000S.S.I. 2000/248The whole Regulations
The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001S.I.2001/3510Regulation 25(3)(a) insofar as it applies to Scotland
The Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) (Scotland) Regulations 2002S.S.I. 2002/564Regulation 3

Regulation 2(1)

SCHEDULE 9SDEFINITION OF CEREAL SEED DIRECTIVE

Commencement Information

I70Sch. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

“The Cereal Seed Directive” means Council Directive 66/402/EEC(6) on the marketing of cereal seed as amended by–

[F62EU] InstrumentReference
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Council Directive 71/162/EEC(8)O.J. No. L 87, 17.4.71, p.24
Act of Accession of Denmark, Iceland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(9)O.J. No. L 73, 27.3.72, p.14
Council Directive 72/274/EECO.J. No. L 171, 29.7.72, p.37
Council Directive 72/418/EEC(10)O.J. No. L 287, 26.12.72, p.22
Council Directive 73/438/EECO.J. No. L 356, 27.12.73, p.79
Council Directive 75/444/EECO.J. No. L 196, 26.7.75, p.6
Council Directive 78/55/EECO.J. No. L 16, 20.1.78, p.23
First Commission Directive 78/387/EECO.J. No. L 113, 25.4.78, p.13
Council Directive 78/692/EECO.J. No. L 236, 26.8.78, p.13
Council Directive 78/1020/EECO.J. No. L 350, 14.12.78, p.27
Commission Directive 79/641/EECO.J. No. L 183, 19.7.79, p.13
Council Directive 79/692/EECO.J. No. L 205, 13.8.79, p.1
Act of Accession of GreeceO.J. No. L 291, 19.11.79, p.17
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[F64Commission Directive 2009/74/ECOJ L 166, 27.6.2009, p.40
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[F65Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2016/317 OJ L 60, 5.3.2016, p.72]
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[F67Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2021/1927 OJ L 393, 8.11.2021, p.13]

Textual Amendments

(1)

See regulation 3 for the definition of “Pre basic Seed”.

(2)

See regulation 3 for the definition of “Basic Seed”.

(3)

See regulation 3 for the definition of “Seed of a Certified Generation”.

(4)

See regulation 2(1) for the definition of “submitted sample”.

(5)

See regulation 2(1) for the definition of “homogeneous seed lot”.

(6)

O.J. P 125, 11.7.66, p.2309 as amended by consolidated text of corrigenda to instruments published in Special Editions 1952-72, p.17 and Corrigendum to Council Directive 66/402/EEC, O.J. No. L 199, 26.7.97, p.69.

(7)

As amended by consolidated text of corrigenda to instruments published in Special Editions 1952-72, p.29.

(8)

As amended by consolidated text of corrigenda to instruments published in Special Editions 1952-72, p.87.

(9)

As adapted by Council Decision of 1st January 1973, O.J. No. L 2, 1.1.73, p.1.

(10)

As amended by consolidated text of corrigenda to instruments published in Special Editions 1952-72, p.106

(11)

As adapted by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC, O.J. No. L 1, 1.1.95, p.1.

(12)

As amended by corrigendum to Council Directive 98/96/EC, O.J. No. L 161, 16.6.01, p.48.