8. It shall be determined, by way of a germination test, whether the seed attains the applicable percentage of germination set out in column 2 of the table below—U.K.
| Species and category | Minimum germination (% of pure seed) |
|---|---|
| Column (1) | Column (2) |
| Basic, C1, C2 and C3 seed of flax | 92 |
| [F1Basic, CS, C1 and C2 seed of hemp | 75] |
| Basic, C1 and C2 seed of linseed | 85 |
| Basic and CS seed of black mustard, brown mustard, swede rape and turnip rape | 85 |
| Basic and CS seed of white mustard | 85 |
| Basic, C1 and C2 seed of soya bean | 80 |
| Basic and CS seed of sunflower | 85 |
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 4 para. 8 inserted (31.12.2003) by The Oil and Fibre Plant Seed (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3101), regs. 1, 2(15)(f)