F12SCHEDULE 1SPECIES OF SEED TO WHICH THE REGULATIONS APPLY

Regulations 2(1) and 5(1)

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F12

Sch. 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

Barley

Hordeum 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 oat

Avena 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.

SCHEDULE 2OFFICIAL CERTIFICATES AND BREEDER'S CONFIRMATIONS

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

PART IOFFICIAL CERTIFICATES

Applications for seed harvested in the United KingdomI11

On receipt of an application made in accordance with regulation 14(1) F32... for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot as Pre-basic Seed27, Basic Seed28 or Seed of a Certified Generation29, 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.

When applications will be refusedI22

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

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

When applications may be refusedI33

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

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

F33Applications for seed harvested outside the United Kingdom4

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.

PART IIBREEDER'S CONFIRMATIONS

ApplicationsI45

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I4

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

When applications will be refusedI56

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I5

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

When applications may be refusedI67

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 F34GB Variety List or an NI Variety List has been withdrawn or refused.

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

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

Particulars to be specified in an official certificateI71

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, F14registered 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.

Particulars to be specified in a breeder’s confirmationI82

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, F15registered 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.

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

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

PART ICONDITIONS RELATING TO CROPS FROM WHICH SEED IS OBTAINED

Methods of ascertaining whether crop requirements are metI91

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I9

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

Varietal identity and varietal purityI102

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 F35GB Variety List or NI Variety List.

Crop inspectionI113

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I11

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

F30Pests in the crop4

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 F36GB quarantine pests, F37PFA 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.

Previous croppingI125

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I12

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

Isolation distances – generalI136

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I13

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

F16Isolation distances — minimum distances7

1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), for maize, self-pollinating varieties of triticale, rye and hybrids of barley 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 1

Column 2

Crop

Minimum Distance

(a)

Maize–

(i)

for the production of Basic Seed

200 metres

(ii)

for the production of Certified Seed

200 metres

(b)

Self-pollinating variety of triticale—

(i)

for the production of Basic Seed

50 metres

(ii)

for the production of Certified Seed

20 metres

(c)

Rye (other than hybrids)—

(i)

for the production of Basic Seed

300 metres

(ii)

for the production of Certified Seed

250 metres

(d)

Hybrids of rye—

(i)

for the production of Basic Seed where male sterility is used

1,000 metres

(ii)

for the production of Basic Seed where male sterility is not used

600 metres

(iii)

for the production of Certified Seed

500 metres

(e)

Hybrids of barley produced by means of cytoplasmic male sterility—

(i)

for the production of Basic Seed

100 metres

(ii)

for the production of Certified Seed

50 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.

Standards for varietal purityI148

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 1

Column 2

Crop of maize

Percentage 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.

F175

In crops of hybrids of durum wheat, oats, self-pollinating triticale, spelt wheat or wheat or hybrids of barley other than hybrids of barley 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

bb

0.5% for the restorer, 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, 99.5%; 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.

Standards for wild oats contaminationI159

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

Crops to produce

Level where applicable

Barley (other than hybrids)

Hybrid of barley

Durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat (other than hybrids in each case)

Hybrid of durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat

Maize and rye (including hybrids)

Oats (other than hybrids)

Hybrid of oats

Hybrid of self-pollinating varieties of triticale

Triticale

Basic Seed

HVS

7

n/a

7

n/a

n/a

0

n/a

n/a

n/a

Minimum

7

n/a

7

n/a

7

0

n/a

n/a

7

Certified Seed

n/a

20

n/a

50

50

n/a

0

50

n/a

Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS

7

n/a

7

n/a

n/a

0

n/a

n/a

n/a

Minimum

20

n/a

50

n/a

n/a

0

n/a

n/a

50

Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS

7

n/a

7

n/a

n/a

0

n/a

n/a

n/a

Minimum

20

n/a

50

n/a

n/a

0

n/a

n/a

50

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I15

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

Standards for other cereal speciesI1610

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 produce

Minimum standard (percentage by number)

Higher Voluntary Standard (percentage by number)

a

Basic seed

n/a

99.99%

b

Certified Seed of the First Generation

n/a

99.99%

c

Certified Seed of the Second General

n/a

99.99%

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I16

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

Crop standards for loose smut infectionI1711

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

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Category (Barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat)

Level (where appropriate)

Maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection

a

Basic Seed

HVS

0.1%

Minimum

0.5%

b

Certified Seed

0.5%

c

Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS

0.2%

Minimum

0.5%

d

Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS

0.2%

Minimum

0.5%

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I17

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

Crop conditions for Pre basic SeedI1812

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I18

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

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

Standards for varietal purityI1913

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 1

Column 2

Column 3

Species and category

Level (where appropriate)

Percentage of minimum varietal purity

a

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

i

Basic Seed

HVS

99.95%

Minimum

99.90%

ii

Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS

99.90%

Minimum

99.70%

iii

Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS

99.70%

Minimum

99.00%

F19b

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

i

Certified Seed

90.00%

ba

Hybrids of barley 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.

F184A

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

5

For the purposes of F20sub-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.

Production of Certified Seed of hybrids of maizeI2014

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I20

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

F21Standards for varietal purity for hybrid varieties of rye and cytoplasmic male sterility hybrid varieties of barleyI2115

In the case of seed of a hybrid variety of rye F22or a cytoplasmic male sterility hybrid variety of barley, 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.

Standards of germination, analytical purity and content of seed of other plant speciesI2216

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 category

Germination (% of pure seed)

Analytical purity (% by weight)

Other plant species (inc. seeds of the species specified in columns 8 to 15)

Other cereal species

All species other than cereals

Avena fatua, F8Avena sterilis, Lolium temulentum

F9Elytrigia repens; or Agrostemma githago; or Bromus sterilis; or Raphanus raphanistrum

Ergot (pieces)

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

Min Std

HVS

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

Avena sativa, Hordeum vulgare

Triticum aestivum, T. durum, T. spelta:

– basic seed

85

85

99

99

4

1

1 (a)

0

3

1

0(b)

0

1 (f)

0 (d)

1

0

– certified seed

85(c)

n/a

98

n/a

10

n/a

7

n/a

7

n/a

0(b)

n/a

3 (f)

n/a

3

n/a

– certified seed of the First generation

85 (c)

85 (c)

98

99

10

2

7

1

7

1

0(b)

0

3 (f)

1

3

1

– certified seed of the Second generation

85 (c)

85 (c)

98

99

10

4

7

3

7

2

0(b)

0

3 (f)

1

3

1

F10Avena nuda

-basic seed

75

75

99

99

4

1

1(a)

0

3

1

0(b)

0

1(f)

0

1

0

-certified seed

75(c)

n/a

98

n/a

10

n/a

7

n/a

7

n/a

0(b)

n/a

3(f)

n/a

3

n/a

-certified seed of the first generation

75(c)

75(c)

98

99

10

2

7

1

7

1

0(b)

0

3(f)

1

3

1

-certified seed of the second generation

75(c)

75(c)

98

99

10

4

7

3

7

2

0(b)

0

3(f)

1

3

1

Secale cereale

– basic seed

85

n/a

98

n/a

4

n/a

1 (a)

n/a

3

n/a

0 (b)

n/a

1 (f)

n/a

1

n/a

– certified seed

85

n/a

98

n/a

10

n/a

7

n/a

7

n/a

0 (b)

n/a

3 (f)

n/a

3 (4(e))

n/a

xTriticosecale

– basic seed

80

n/a

98

n/a

4

n/a

1 (a)

n/a

3

n/a

0 (b)

n/a

1 (f)

n/a

1

n/a

– certified seed

80

n/a

98

n/a

10

n/a

7

n/a

7

n/a

0 (b)

n/a

3 (f)

n/a

3

n/a

– certified seed of the First generation

80

n/a

98

n/a

10

n/a

7

n/a

7

n/a

0 (b)

n/a

3 (f)

n/a

3

n/a

– certified seed of the Second generation

80

n/a

98

n/a

10

n/a

7

n/a

7

n/a

0 (b)

n/a

3 (f)

n/a

3

n/a

Zea mays

– All categories

90

n/a

98

n/a

0

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

(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, Avena 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)

In 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.

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).

F31Pests in the seed17

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 F38GB quarantine pests, F39PFA 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.

Standards for loose smut infectionI2318

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

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Category (Barley, durum wheat, spelt wheat and wheat)

Level (where appropriate)

Maximum percentage by number of loose smut infection

a

Basic Seed

HVS

0.1%

Minimum

0.5%

b

Certified Seed

0.5%

c

Certified Seed of the First Generation

HVS

0.2%

Minimum

0.5%

d

Certified Seed of the Second Generation

HVS

0.2%

Minimum

0.5%

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.

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

Moisture contentI2419

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.

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

PART IIIOFFICIAL 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 examinationsI2520

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.

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

F6SCHEDULE 4ASTANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF CONSERVATION VARIETIES

Regulations 6, 9B and 14

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PART IOFFICIAL CERTIFICATES

Applications for seed harvested in the United Kingdom1

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 refused2

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 refused3

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 IIPARTICULARS 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, F23registered 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.

PART IIICONDITIONS RELATING TO CROPS FROM WHICH SEED IS OBTAINED

Varietal identity and varietal purity1

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 F55GB Variety List or NI Variety List.

Harmful organisms in the seed2

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

Standards for loose smut infection3

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 IVCONDITIONS RELATING TO SEED OF A CONSERVATION VARIETY

Standards of germination, analytical purity and content of seed of other plant species1

The seed shall conform to the minimum F56... 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.

Harmful organisms in the seed2

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

Standards for loose smut infection3

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 content4

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

Varietal purity5

The seed shall have sufficient varietal purity.

PART VEXAMINATIONS

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.

SCHEDULE 5

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

PART ISAMPLING OF SEED LOTS

DefinitionsI261

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 sample31 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.

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

Obtaining a submitted sampleI272

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.

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

Primary sample sizeI283

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

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

Condition of the seed lotI294

The seed lot to be sampled shall be a homogeneous seed lot32.

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

Seed lot containersI305

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.

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

Sampling from sacks – minimum number of containers to be sampledI316

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 contained

Minimum number of containers to be sampled

1–4

3 primary samples from each container

5–8

2 primary samples from each container

9–15

1 primary sample from each container

16–30

A total of 15 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container

31–59

A total of 20 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container

60 or more

A total of 30 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container

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

Sampling from sacks or similar containersI327

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.

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

Sampling from small containers – generalI338

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.

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I33

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

Sampling from small containers – moisture proof containersI349

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.

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I34

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

Sampling from small containers – primary samplesI3510

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.

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

Sampling from large containersI3611

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 500

At least 5

501–3,000

1 for each 300 kilograms but no fewer than 5

3,001–20,000

1 for each 500 kilograms but no fewer than 10

20,001 and above

1 for each 700 kilograms but no fewer than 40

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I36

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

Sampling of seed lots intended to be Excepted Seed Marketed in BulkI3712

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.

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

Sampling from a seed streamI3813

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.

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

Sampling instruments – generalI3914

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

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I39

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

Sampling instruments – instruments and methodsI4015

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.

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I40

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

Sampling instruments – power to allow other instruments and methodsI4116

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.

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

Sampling instruments – instruments for drawing primary samplesI4217

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

aDynamic 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 used

Point length

Shoulder length

Boss length

Aperture Length

Aperture Width

Bore width

Outside Diameter

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

All species other than maize

85

12

10

33

11

13

15

Maize

82

12

13

40

15

17

19

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aStick 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 Container

Point length

Shoulder length

Sliding sleeve length

Aperture length

Aperture width

Bore width

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Seed lots in sacks

55

25

75

50

22

25

Seed lots in large containers

100

390

63

50

22

30

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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 length

Shoulder length

Aperture length

Aperture width

Aperture separation distance

Bore width

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

60

50

100

15

110

25

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aCargo 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.

bSeed 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.

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I42

Sch. 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 – generalI4318

All instruments shall be clean before use.

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I43

Sch. 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 – specificI4419

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

aDynamic 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.

bStick 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.

cCargo 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.

dSeed 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.

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

Obtaining a sample for moisture testsI4520

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I45

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

Obtaining a submitted sample – composite sample division instrumentsI4621

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–

aRiffle 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;

bCentrifugal 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

cOther instruments

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

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I46

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

Method of use of riffle dividerI4722

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;

cSample 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;

hSample 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;

rObtaining 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).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I47

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

Method of use of a centrifugal dividerI4823

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;

cSample 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;

jSample 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;

tObtaining 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).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I48

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

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

Maximum weight of a seed lotI4924

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I49

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

Margin by which seed lots can exceed maximum weightI5025

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%.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I50

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

Maximum weight of a seed lot and minimum weight of a sampleI5126

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

SCHEDULE 6

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

PART IGENERAL

Method of referring to species of seedI521

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I52

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

Method of referring to varieties of seedI532

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I53

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

PART IILABELS

Label for a package of Breeder’s SeedI543

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 F24registered 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.

Official label for a package of Pre-basic SeedI554

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

a

contain the following information–

i

certifying authority and F40country 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.

Official label for a package of Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified GenerationI565

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 “ F41GB rules and standards”;

ii

certifying authority and F42country or country initials;

F26iia

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.

Official label for a package of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 appliesI576

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;

F27iia

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.

F4Official label for a package of test and trial seed6A

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 F45country or country initials;

F28iia

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;

F46vii

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.

F7Official label for a package of seed of a Conservation Variety6B

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

a

contain the following information–

i

the words “F47GB 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.

PART IIISMALL PACKAGES

Label for a small package of Pre basic Seed, Basic Seed or Seed of a Certified GenerationI587

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 “F48GB 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.

Label for a small package of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 8 appliesI598

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I59

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

PART IVPARTICULARS 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 appliesI609

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”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I60

Sch. 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 appliesI6110

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I61

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

PART VINFORMATION IN RESPECT OF SEED IMPORTED FROM COUNTRIES F57OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM IN PACKAGES EXCEEDING 2 KILOGRAMS NET WEIGHT

Annotations:

Information to be supplied in respect of seed imported from a country F49outside the United Kingdom in a package exceeding 2 kilograms net weightI6211

The information to be supplied to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with regulation 6(5) in respect of seed imported from a country F50outside 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.

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

Packages sealed in Scotland – printers' returnsI6312

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 F222(6) and of the individual serial numbers of such packages.

Packages sealed in Scotland – individual serial numbersI6413

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I64

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

Packages sealed in Scotland – printing or stampingI6514

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I65

Sch. 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 stampI6615

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I66

Sch. 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 F51outside the United KingdomI67F316

Such requirements of the F52country outside the United Kingdom (if the seed was sealed in that F53country) or F54DAERA (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.

I70SCHEDULE 7LIMITS OF VARIATION

Regulation 24

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I70

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

GERMINATION

Minimum percentage of germination

Limit of variation

(expressed as an integer)

per cent

99–100

2

97–98

3

94–96

4

91–93

5

87–90

6

82–86

7

76–81

8

69–75

9

65–68

10

ANALYTICAL PURITY

Minimum percentage of analytical purity

Limit of variation

(expressed to one decimal point)

per cent

99.9–100

0.2

99.8

0.3

99.6–99.7

0.4

99.3–99.5

0.5

99.0–99.2

0.6

98.5–98.9

0.7

98.3–98.4

0.8

97.5–98.2

0.9

97.0–97.4

1.0

96.5–96.9

1.1

95.5–96.4

1.2

95.0–95.4

1.3

NUMBER OF SEEDS OF OTHER SPECIES

Maximum number of seeds of other species

Limit of variation

number

0

1

1

3

2

4

3 and 4

5

5 and 6

6

7 and 8

7

9 to 11

8

12 to 14

9

15 to 17

10

18 to 20

11

I68SCHEDULE 8REVOCATIONS

Regulation 28(1)

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I68

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

Regulations revoked

References

Extent

The Cereal Seeds Regulations 1993

S.I.1993/2005

The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland

The Cereal Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1995

S.I.1995/1482

The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland

The Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997

S.I.1997/616

Regulation 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 1999

S.I.1999/1860

The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland

The Cereal Seeds (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000

S.S.I. 2000/248

The whole Regulations

The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001

S.I.2001/3510

Regulation 25(3)(a) insofar as it applies to Scotland

The Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) (Scotland) Regulations 2002

S.S.I. 2002/564

Regulation 3

I69SCHEDULE 9DEFINITION OF CEREAL SEED DIRECTIVE

Regulation 2(1)

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I69

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

I69“The Cereal Seed Directive” means Council Directive 66/402/EEC33 on the marketing of cereal seed as amended by–

F13EU Instrument

Reference

Council Directive 69/60/EEC34

O.J. No. L 48, 26.2.69, p.1

Council Directive 71/162/EEC35

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 Ireland36

O.J. No. L 73, 27.3.72, p.14

Council Directive 72/274/EEC

O.J. No. L 171, 29.7.72, p.37

Council Directive 72/418/EEC37

O.J. No. L 287, 26.12.72, p.22

Council Directive 73/438/EEC

O.J. No. L 356, 27.12.73, p.79

Council Directive 75/444/EEC

O.J. No. L 196, 26.7.75, p.6

Council Directive 78/55/EEC

O.J. No. L 16, 20.1.78, p.23

First Commission Directive 78/387/EEC

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Council Directive 78/692/EEC

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Council Directive 78/1020/EEC

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O.J. No. L 203, 23.7.81, p.52

Council Regulation (EEC) No.3768/85

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Council Directive 86/155/EEC

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Commission Directive 86/320/EEC

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Commission Directive 87/120/EEC

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Council Directive 88/332/EEC

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O.J. No. L 54, 5.3.93, p.20

Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland38

O.J. No. C 241, 29.8.94, p.21

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O.J. No. L 67, 25.3.95, p.30

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O.J. No. L 304, 27.11.96, p.10

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O.J. No. L 25,1.2.99, p.1

Council Directive 98/96/EC39

O.J. No. L 25, 1.2.99, p.27

Commission Directive 1999/8/EC

O.J. No. L 50, 26.2.99, p.26

Commission Directive 1999/54/EC

O.J. No. L 142, 5.6.99, p.30

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O.J. No. L 234, 1.9.01, p.60

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O.J. No. L 165,3.7.03, p.23

Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded

O.J. No. L 236, 23.9.03, p.33

F5Council Directive 2004/117/EC

O.J. No. L 14, 18.1.2005, p.18

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O.J. No. L 159, 13.6.2006, p.13

F25Commission Directive 2009/74/EC

OJ L 166, 27.6.2009, p.40

Commission Implementing Directive 2012/1/EU

OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p.8

Commission Implementing Directive 2012/37/EU

OJ L 325, 23.11.2012, p.13

Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2015/1955

OJ L 284, 30.10.2015, p.142

F29Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2016/317

OJ L 60, 5.3.2016, p.72

F58Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2020/177

OJ L 41, 13.2.2020, p.1