SCHEDULE 5

PART ISAMPLING OF SEED LOTS

Obtaining more than one submitted sample

  1. a

    Two submitted samples shall be obtained from a composite sample by first obtaining a sample of at least twice the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample, using procedures c.—g., and h.—q. as appropriate, and then dividing it into two parts by passing it once through the divider.

  2. b

    When three submitted samples are required from one composite sample, one sample of at least the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample, shall be extracted using procedures c.—g. and h.—q. as appropriate. All portions of seed which have been set aside shall then be recombined and the residue of the composite sample so obtained shall be subject to the procedure at r. above.

  3. b

    Centrifugal Divider

  4. d

    The divider shall be levelled prior to use.

  5. e

    The divider and pans shall be clean.