pre-basic seed;

basic seed;

certified seed;

certified seed, first generation;

certified seed, second generation; or

seed of a higher voluntary standard.

satisfy the conditions in that Annex; and

be found to be free from plants of wild oat.

satisfy the conditions in Annex II to that Directive; and

be free of seeds of wild oat in a 3 kilogram sample.

99.95% for basic seed;

99.9% for C1 seed;

99.7% for C2 seed.

pre-basic seed;

basic seed;

certified seed;

certified seed, first generation;

certified seed, second generation;

commercial seed; or

seed of a higher voluntary standard.

bred varieties; or

local varieties.

produced under the responsibility of the breeder according to well-defined practices for the maintenance of the variety;

intended for the production of certified seed.

produced under official control from material officially accepted as being of the local variety on one or more holdings situated within a clearly demarcated region of origin;

intended for the production of certified seed.

that has been produced by or under the responsibility of the breeder according to well-defined practices for the maintenance of the variety; and

more pre-basic seed;

basic seed; or

with the breeder’s written authority, CS seed.

produced directly from basic seed, from certified seed, first generation or, if the breeder so requests, from pre-basic seed that satisfies the conditions for basic seed; and

produced directly from certified seed, first generation established and officially controlled with a view to the production of certified seed, second generation; and

intended for the production of hemp to be harvested in flower.

“pollinator-dependent hybrid” means the male-sterile component within the varietal association (female component); and

“pollinator” means a component shedding pollen within a varietal association.

pre-basic seed;

basic seed;

certified seed; or

standard seed.

produced under the responsibility of the breeder according to well-defined practices for the maintenance of the variety;

intended for the production of certified seed.

the name of the certification authority;

the name or initials of the member State;

the reference number of the seed lot;

the country of production;

the month and year of sealing expressed as “sealed ...[month and year]”;

the species (this must be the botanical name, which may be given in abridged form and without the authors’ names, except that, in the case of beet or vegetable seed, the common name may be used);

the variety;

the description “pre-basic” or “PB”;

the declared net or gross weight or number of seeds (or, in the case of beet, the declared number of clusters or pure seeds);

where 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 (or, in the case of beet, the ratio between the weight of pure seed and the total weight);

the number of generations preceding the category “certified seed (CS)” or “certified first generation (C1) seed”.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

the name of the certification authority;

the name or initials of the member State;

the reference number of the seed lot;

the species (this must be the botanical name, either in full or in abridged form except that, in the case of beet or vegetable seed, the common name may be used);

the variety;

the category;

the country of production;

the declared net or gross weight or number of seeds (or, in the case of beet, the declared number of clusters or pure seeds);

where 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 (or, in the case of beet, the ratio between the weight of pure seed and the total weight);

where the germination has been retested the word “retested” followed by the month and year of re-testing.

white for basic seed;

blue for certified seed and certified seed, first generation;

red for certified seed of the second and third generation.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

the name of the certification authority;

the name or initials of the member State;

the reference number of the seed lot;

the species (this must be the botanical name, either in full or in abridged form except that, in the case of beet or vegetable seed, the common name may be used);

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

the country of production;

the declared net or gross weight or number of seeds;

where 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;

where the germination has been retested the word “retested” followed by the month and year of re-testing.

the authority responsible for sealing the package;

the name or initials of the member State;

the reference number of the seed lot;

the month and year of sealing expressed as “sealed ...[month and year]”;

the species, category, variety, country of production and proportion by weight of each of the components;

the declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds;

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 pure seed and the total weight;

where the germination of all of the components of the mixture has been retested, the word “retested” followed by the month and year of re-testing;

in the case of cereals the words “mixture of” followed by the species and varieties and a qualifying statement that the mixture is effective against the propagation of a harmful organism;

in the case of fodder plants the word “mixture of seeds for” followed by an indication of the intended use.

this information is supplied to the customer on request; and

customers are informed that they can request these details.

for basic seed where the hybrid or inbred line to which the seed belongs has been accepted on to the National List or the Common Catalogue, the name under which it has been officially accepted, with or without reference to the final variety, and if the seed is intended solely as a component for final varieties the word “component”;

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) by the word “component”.

for basic seed where the hybrid or inbred line to which the seed belongs has been officially accepted on to the National List or the Common Catalogue, the name under which it has been officially accepted, with or without reference to the final variety, and if the seed is intended solely as a component for final varieties the word “component”;

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) by the word “component”.

the name and address or identification number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;

the reference number of the seed lot;

the species;

the variety;

the words “breeder’s seed”;

the declared net or gross weight or number of seeds.

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

for all other beet seed, weighs not more than 10 kilograms.

the words “small EU package”;

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

the officially assigned serial number;

the service that assigned the serial number and name or initials of the member State;

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

the species;

either sugar beet or fodder beet as appropriate;

the variety;

the category;

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

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 clusters or pure seeds and the total weight;

either “monogerm” or “precision” as appropriate.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

the name and address or identification number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;

the reference number of the seed lot;

the species;

the variety;

the category;

the declared net weight or declared number of seeds;

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

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

basic seed;

certified seed (CS, C1 or C2);

commercial seed; or

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

the words “small EU “B” package”;

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

the officially assigned serial number;

the service which assigned the serial number and name of the member State or their initials;

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

the species;

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

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;

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

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

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

the words “seed mixture for ...[intended use]”;

the net or gross weight or number of pure seeds;

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;

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

this information is supplied to the customer on request; and

customers are informed that they can request these details.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

the name and address or identification number of the supplier responsible for affixing the label;

the reference number of the seed lot;

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

the variety;

for certified seed, the category;

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

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

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.

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

a small package of certified (CS) seed.

for broad beans, French beans, runner beans and peas, 5 kilograms;

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

for any other vegetable species, 100 grams.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

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

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

the species;

the variety;

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

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

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

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

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 clusters or pure seeds and the total weight.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

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

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

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

the varieties;

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

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

the net or gross weight or the number of seeds;

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 clusters or pure seeds and the total weight.

for cereal seed, 5 kilograms;

for beet seed, 2.5 kilograms;

for oil and fibre seed, 5 kilograms;

the requirements for certification of certified seed set out in Council Directive 2002/55/EC on the marketing of vegetable seed, except the requirements in respect of minimal varietal purity and examination; or

the requirements for marketing of standard seed set out in that Directive, except the requirements in respect of minimal varietal purity.

states the region of origin; and

is coloured brown.

complete the authorisation in accordance with Article 4(2) of Commission Directive 2010/60/EU, as read with Article 4(3) of that Directive; and

verify compliance with Article 5 of that Directive (in the case of directly harvested preservation mixtures) or Article 6 of that Directive (in the case of crop-grown preservation mixtures).

may only be granted if the preservation mixture complies with Article 5 of Commission Directive 2010/60/EU (in the case of directly harvested preservation mixtures) or Article 6 of that Directive (in the case of crop-grown preservation mixtures);

may only be granted for the marketing of a preservation mixture in its region of origin as determined by the Department in accordance with Article 3 of Commission Directive 2010/60/EU;

may only be granted for a preservation mixture that contains a conservation variety within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001 if that variety complies with the requirements of paragraph 8(1) to (7) and (9); and

must specify the matters listed in Article 4(2) of Commission Directive 2010/60/EU, as read with Article 4(3) of that Directive.

the words “EU rules and standards”;

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

the harvesting method (whether directly harvested or crop grown);

the year of sealing expressed as “sealed ...[year]”;

the region of origin;

the source area;

the collection site;

the habitat type of the collection site;

the words “preservation seed mixture”;

the reference number of the lot given by the person affixing the label;

in the case of directly harvested preservation mixtures, the percentage by weight of those components as species and, where relevant, sub-species that are typical for the habitat type of the collection site and that are, as components of the mixture, of importance for the preservation of the natural environment in the context of the conservation of genetic resources;

declared net or gross weight; and

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

in the case of durum wheat, 0.05%;

in the case of field pea, field bean, oats, barley and wheat, 0.3%;

in all other cases, 0.1%,

certified seed (all species other than field peas and field beans); or

certified seed, second generation (field peas and field beans).

certified seed (rye, maize and hybrids of oats and red oats, barley, wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat and triticale other than self-pollinating varieties); or

certified seed, second generation oats and red oats, barley, wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat and self-pollinating varieties of triticale, other than hybrids in each case.

certified seed (all species other than flax and linseed);

certified seed, second and third generation (flax and linseed).

be coloured orange;

include the words “variety not yet officially listed; for tests and trials only”; and

where applicable, “genetically modified variety”.

be coloured orange; and

include the words “variety not yet officially listed”.

retain a sample of each seed lot marketed and keep it for at least two years; and

record for each sale the name and address of the buyer and keep the record for at least three years.

be coloured orange; and

where applicable, include the words “variety not yet officially listed”.

retain a sample of each seed lot marketed and keep it for at least two years; and

record for each sale the name and address of the buyer and keep the record for at least three years.

an official label issued by the Department if the seed is from another member State; or

an OECD label if the seed is from a third country,

that has been produced directly from officially certified basic seed or certified seed of the first generation under the Directive specified in Schedule 2; and

that has been harvested in the United Kingdom, elsewhere than in Northern Ireland;

that has been harvested in another member State;

the authority responsible for field inspection and the name or initials of the member State;

the officially assigned serial number;

the species, indicated at least under its botanical name, which may be given in abridged form and without the author’s names;

the variety (in the case of inbred lines and hybrids intended solely as components for hybrid varieties, the word ‘component’ must be added);

the category;

in the case of hybrid varieties, the word “hybrid”;

the declared net or gross weight;

the words “seed not finally certified”.

the authority issuing the document;

the officially assigned serial number;

the species, indicated at least under its botanical name, which may be given in abridged form and without the authorities’ names;

the variety;

the category;

the reference number of the seed used to sow the field and name of the country that certified that seed;

the reference number of the seed lot or field;

the area cultivated for the production of the seed lot covered by the document;

the quantity of seed harvested and number of packages;

the number of generations after basic seed, in the case of certified seed;

an attestation that the conditions to be satisfied by the crop from which the seed comes have been fulfilled; and

where appropriate, the results of a preliminary seed analysis.

it has undergone field inspection in accordance with Council Decision 2003/17/EC (on the equivalence of field inspections carried out in third countries on seed-producing crops and on the equivalence of seed produced in third countries);

examination has shown that the conditions for seed of that category are satisfied; and

it is accompanied by a certificate from the competent authority of the country of origin certifying its status.