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:–
| [F1Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Level (where applicable) | Maximum weight of a lot | Minimum weight of a sample to be drawn from a lot | Minimum weight of a sample for a moisture test | Weight 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 wheat | Minimum | 30 | 1,000 | 100 | 500 |
| HVS | 30 | 1,000 | 100 | 1,000 | |
| Rye and triticale | – | 30 | 1,000 | 100 | 500 |
| Maize, Basic Seed of inbred lines | – | 40 | 250 | 100 | 250 |
| Maize, Basic Seed other than of inbred lines and Certified Seed | – | 40 | 1,000 | 100 | 1,000 |
| A mixture of seed to which regulation 8 applies which does not contain more than 50% maize | Minimum | 30 | – | – | – |
| HVS | 30 | — | – | – | |
| A mixture of seed to which regulation 8 applies which contains more than 50% maize | – | 40 | – | – | –] |
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5 para. 26(2) table substituted (26.9.2006) by The Cereal Seed (Scotland) and Fodder Plant Seed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/448), regs. 1, 2(2)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)