The Seed Potatoes Regulations 1991

Regulations 2(1), 11(2) and (3) and 12(1)

SCHEDULE 4

PART I OFFICIAL LABEL

1.  An official label affixed or to be affixed to a package or container of basic seed potatoes shall be predominantly white.

2.  An official label affixed or to be affixed to a package or container of certified seed potatoes shall be predominantly blue.

3.  An official label shall measure not less than 110mm 67mm and shall have printed on it the words–

• “EEC Rules and Standards”.

4.  An official label shall state the following particulars:–

• Member State

• Country of production

• Producer’s identification number

• Variety indicated at least in Roman characters

• Basic or certified seed potatoes

• Class

• Size

• Net weight

• Month and year of closing

PART II OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

5.  An official document inserted or to be inserted in a package or container of basic seed potatoes shall be predominantly white.

6.  An official document inserted or to be inserted in a package or container of certified seed potatoes shall be predominantly blue.

7.  An official document shall state the following particulars:–

• Producer’s identification number

• Variety

• Basic or certified seed potatoes

• Class