The Seed Marketing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016

Fodder seed other than a mixture: labelling requirementsN.I.

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21.—(1) A supplier's label on a small package of fodder seed (other than a mixture, for which see paragraph 22) must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(2) The following must appear on the label—

(a)the words “small [F1UK] “B” package”;

(b)the name and address or identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c)the officially assigned serial number;

(d)the service which assigned the serial number and name of the [F2country] or their initials;

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

(f)the species;

(g)the net or gross weight of pure seed or the number of pure seeds;

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

(i)in the case of certified seed—

(i)the variety;

(ii)the category;

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

(j)in the case of commercial seed the words “commercial seed”.

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