4.—(1) These Regulations apply in relation to seed of the plants in the first column of the table in Schedule 1 intended to be used for agricultural or horticultural production, but do not apply in relation to seed intended to be used for ornamental plants.
(2) They do not apply in relation to seed intended for export outside [F1Great Britain] (other than regulation 26 which relates to certification for export).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 4(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/131, regs. 1(b), 7(3) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 29(5)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5. Seed is divided into the following categories, commonly known by the abbreviations given—
(a)breeder’s seed (“BR”);
(b)pre-basic seed (“PB”);
(c)basic seed (“BS”);
(d)certified seed (“CS”);
(e)certified seed, first generation (“C1”);
(f)certified seed, second generation (“C2”);
(g)certified seed, third generation (“C3”);
(h)commercial seed (“CM”);
(i)standard seed (vegetables only) (“ST”);
(j)seed of a higher voluntary standard (“HVS”).
6. Breeder’s seed is seed produced by or under the responsibility of the breeder and intended for the production of pre-basic seed or basic seed.
7. Pre-basic seed and basic seed may only be produced with the written authorisation of the person listed as the maintainer of that seed in the [F2GB Variety List, NI Variety List or an equivalent list in a country granted equivalence].
Textual Amendments
F2Words in reg. 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/131, regs. 1(b), 7(4) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 29(5)(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)