The Fodder Plant Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Cargo samplercSubject 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.

Seed stream samplerdSubject 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.

Methods of use of dynamic spear samplers, stick samplers, cargo samplers and seed stream samplers – general

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All instruments shall be clean before use.

Methods of use of dynamic spear samplers, stick samplers, cargo samplers and seed stream samplers

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

Dynamic spear sampleraDynamic spear samplers may be used in one of two ways depending on their length–iMethod 1in the case of a dynamic spear sampler in which the aperture reaches only to the centre of the sack or small container–aathe 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;bbthe instrument shall be lightly tapped to remove any seed taken in and then rotated to bring the aperture uppermost;ccthe instrument shall be withdrawn immediately with a vibratory or oscillatory motion and at a decreasing speed so that the quantity of seed and any other particles obtained from successive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; andddseed and any other particles passing through the instrument shall be collected in a clean container.iiMethod 2in the case of a dynamic spear sampler in which the aperture reaches to the far side of a sack or small container–aathe 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;bbthe instrument shall be tapped and rotated in the manner described in sub-paragraph (i)(bb) and then withdrawn at a uniform speed; andccthe seed and any other particles passing through the instrument shall be collected in a clean container;

Stick samplersbThe method of using a single chamber type stick sampler and the method of using a multi chamber type stick sampler are as follows–iSingle chamber type stick samplerin the case of a single chamber type stick sampler–aathe sleeve shall move freely;bbthe 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;ccthe instrument shall be withdrawn sufficiently to uncover the aperture;ddthe instrument shall be left in position until the primary sample has been collected; andeethe instrument shall be withdrawn and the contents emptied into a clean container;iiMulti-chamber type stick samplerin the case of a multi chamber type stick sampler–aathe apertures shall be closed before insertion;bbthe instrument shall be inserted diagonally into sacks or vertically into large containers so that all apertures are fully covered;ccthe apertures shall be opened;ddthe instrument shall be agitated so that seed and any other particles enter the chambers;eethe apertures shall be closed gently to ensure that trapped seed and any other particles are not broken or damaged;ffthe instrument shall be withdrawn and if the chambers are full the contents shall be emptied onto a clean surface or into a clean container; andggif 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;

Cargo samplerscin the case of a cargo sampler–ithe lid shall open and close easily;iithe 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;iiithe handle shall be raised sufficiently to open the lid;ivthe instrument shall be left in position until the primary sample has been collected;vthe instrument shall be withdrawn and the contents shall be emptied into a clean container; andviif all the chambers are not full, the contents shall be discarded and the procedures specified in sub-paragraph (c)(i) to (v) shall be repeated; and

Seed stream samplerdIn 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 21 and 22. 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.

Obtaining a submitted sample – composite sample division instruments

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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–

Riffle divideraithe 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;iithere shall be a minimum of 18 chutes, each discharging in the opposite direction to its immediate neighbour; andiiithree (or more) metal collecting vessels (pans) of sufficient depth to prevent seed bouncing out shall be used;

Centrifugal dividerbithe centrifugal divider shall consist of a hopper from which seed flows on to a shallow cup which is then rotated by an electric motor; andiithe 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;

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

Method of use of riffle divider

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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;

Sample mixingcan 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;

Sample reductionhbefore 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;

Obtaining more than one submitted samplerwhen 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).

Method of use of a centrifugal divider

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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;

Sample mixingcan 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;

Sample reductionjbefore 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;

Obtaining more than one submitted sampletwhen 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).

PART II — MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF A SEED LOT AND MINIMUM WEIGHT OF A SUBMITTED SAMPLE

Maximum weight of a seed lot

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Subject to paragraphs 23A, 24 and 25, the maximum weight of a seed lot shall be that set out in column 2 of the table in paragraph 26 in relation to the corresponding entry in column 1 of the table.

Margin by which seed lots can exceed maximum weight

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• (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a seed lot may exceed the maximum weight for a seed lot set out in column 2 of the table in paragraph 26 by not more than 5%.

• (2) Where a person referred to in paragraph 23A(1) has approval to increase the maximum weight of a seed lot of grasses to 25 tonnes, the weight of such a seed lot may exceed 25 tonnes by not more than 5%.

Maximum weight of a seed lot of mixtures

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• (1) The maximum weight of a seed lot of a mixture of seeds shall be 10 tonnes, subject to sub paragraph (2).

• (2) Where more than 50% of a mixture of seeds consists of species of seed for which the maximum weight of a seed lot prescribed in seeds regulations is more than 10 tonnes, the maximum weight of a seed lot shall be as prescribed for the species of that type that appears in the larger or largest proportion.

Minimum weight of a sample

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The minimum weight of a sample submitted for official examination shall be that specified in column 3 of the following table in relation to the corresponding entry in column 1 of the table–

Species	Maximum weight of a lot (tonnes)	Minimum weight of a sample to be drawn from a lot (grams)	Weight of the sample for the determinations by number provided for in Schedule 4, Part II, paragraph 14, Table I columns 3 to 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 16 together with paragraph 14 Table II columns 3 to 7, 9 and 13.
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
Grasses
Alaska brome-grass	10	200	200
Annual meadowgrass	10	50	10
Brown top	10	50	5
Cocksfoot	10	100	30
Creeping bent	10	50	5
Festulolium	10	200	60
Hybrid ryegrass	10	200	60
Italian ryegrass (including Westerwolds ryegrass)	10	200	60
Meadow fescue	10	100	50
Perennial ryegrass	10	200	60
Red fescue, Chewings fescue	10	100	30
Red top	10	50	5
Rescue grass	10	200	200
Rough-stalked meadowgrass	10	50	5
Fine leaved sheep’s fescue	10	100	30
Hard fescue	10	100	30
Sheep’s fescue	10	100	30
Small Timothy	10	50	10
Smooth-stalked meadowgrass	10	50	5
Tall oatgrass	10	200	80
Tall fescue	10	100	50
Timothy	10	50	10
Velvet bent	10	50	5
Wood meadowgrass	10	50	5
Legumes
Alsike clover	10	200	20
Birdsfoot trefoil	10	200	30
Common vetch	30	1,000	1,000
Field bean	30	1,000	1,000
Field pea	30	1,000	1,000
Hairy vetch	30	1,000	1,000
Hungarian vetch	30	1,000	1,000
Lucerne	10	300	50
Narrow-leaved lupin (Blue lupin)	30	1,000	1,000
Red clover	10	300	50
Sainfoin
afruit	10	600	600
bseed	10	400	400
Trefoil, Black medick	10	300	50
White clover	10	200	20
White lupin	30	1,000	1,000
Yellow lupin	30	1,000	1,000
Others
Fodder kale	10	200	100
Fodder radish	10	300	300
Swede	10	200	100

SCHEDULE 6

PART I — GENERAL

Method of referring to species of seed

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Where the species of seed is one of the particulars to be indicated on a label, in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule, with the exception of paragraphs 7(a)(v), 8, 9(a)(iv) and 10(e), 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.

Method of referring to varieties of seed

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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.

PART II — LABELS

Label for a package of Breeder’s Seed

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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 registered or licensed number;

• (ii) reference number of the seed lot;

• (iii) species (in the case of x Festulolium the names of the species within the genus Festuca and Lolium shall be indicated);

• (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 Seed

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

• (a) contain the following information–

• (i) certifying authority and country 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 (in the case of x Festulolium the names of the species within the genus Festuca and Lolium shall be indicated);

• (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 Generation

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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 “GB rules and standards”;

• (ii) certifying authority and country or country initials;

• (iia) 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 (in the case of x Festulolium the names of the species within the genus Festuca and Lolium shall be indicated);

• (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) for Certified Seed of the Second Generation and subsequent generations from Basic Seed: number of generations from Basic Seed;

• (xii) for seeds of grass varieties, in respect of which no official examination of their value for cultivation and use has been carried out the words “Not intended for fodder production”; 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 Commercial Seed

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The official label for a package of Commercial Seed shall–

• (a) subject to sub-paragraph (b), contain the following information–

• (i) the words “GB rules and standards”;

• (ii) certification authority and country or country initials;

• (iia) 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;

• (vi) the words “Commercial Seed (not certified as to variety)”;

• (vii) country of production and the region of production within that country;

• (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 additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of pure seed and the total weight; and

• (x) 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)(x) 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 brown.

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

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The official label for a package of a mixture of seeds shall–

• (a) subject to sub-paragraph (b), contain the following information–

• (i) the words “Mixture of seeds for” (intended use);

• (ii) certification authority and country or country initials;

• (iia) 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, variety, category, country of production and percentage 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) where the kinds of constituents are given and this includes x Festulolium the names of the species within the genus Festuca and Lolium;

• (vii) declared net or gross weight or declared number of pure seeds;

• (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 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.

Further particulars to be given in respect of a mixture of seeds – other than a mixture in a small package of seeds not intended for use for agricultural purposes where said mixtures contain Festulolium

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For each constituent the official label for a package of a mixture of seeds shall also contain the following information–

• (a) species indicated at least in Roman characters;

• (b) category;

• (c) variety (except for Commercial Seed); and

• (d) proportion by weight of the mixtures.

PART III — LABELS FOR SMALL ... A OR SMALL ... B PACKAGES

Label for a small EC B package of Basic Seed, Seed of a Certified Generation or Commercial Seed

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The label for a small ... B package of Basic Seed, Seed of a Certified Generation or Commercial Seed shall–

• (a) contain the following information–

• (i) the words “small ... ‘B’ package”;

• (ii) name and address of the person responsible for affixing the label;

• (iii) reference number of the seed lot;

• (iv) species indicated at least in Roman characters (in the case of x Festulolium the names of the species within the genus Festuca and Lolium shall be indicated);

• (v) variety (or, in the case of Commercial Seed the words “Commercial Seed not certified as to variety”);

• (vi) category; and

• (vii) declared net weight, except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight; and

• (b) be coloured–

• (i) white for Basic Seed;

• (ii) blue for Certified Seed and Certified Seed of the First Generation;

• (iii) red for Certified Seed of the Second Generation; and

• (iv) brown for Commercial Seed.

Label for a small EC A or small EC B package of Mixtures

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The label for a small ... A or small ... B package of Pre-basic Seed, Basic Seed, Seed of a Certified Generation or Commercial Seed shall contain the following information–

• (a) the words “Small ... ‘A’ package” or “small ... ‘B’ package”;

• (b) the words “Mixture of seeds for ” (intended use);

• (c) net weight or gross weight or number of pure seeds;

• (d) 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 pure seed and the total weight;

• (e) percentage by weight of the various constituents shown by species and, where appropriate, by variety both indicated at least in Roman characters or such part of this information as a country may have prescribed for small packages produced in its territory if a reference to the kind of mixture including the proportion by weight can be communicated to the purchaser on request and has been officially recorded;

• (f) for lupins, it should be specified whether they are bitter or sweet lupins;

• (g) name and address of the supplier responsible for marking or his identification mark;

• (h) for a small ... A package–

• (i) the reference number enabling the used seed lots to be identified; and

• (ii) the country or country initials; and

• (i) for a small ... B package–

• (i) the officially assigned serial number;

• (ii) the service which assigned the serial number and the name of the country or country initials; and

• (iii) the reference number if the official serial number does not enable the used seed lots to be identified.

PART IV — PARTICULARS TO BE MARKED OR DISPLAYED ON THE SALE OF UNPACKETED SEED

Particulars to be marked or displayed on the sale of unpacketed seed

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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 (in the case of x Festulolium the names of the species within the genus Festuca and Lolium shall be indicated); and

• (c) except in the case of Commercial Seed, variety.

PART V — INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF SEED IMPORTED FROM COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM IN PACKAGES EXCEEDING 2 KILOGRAMS NET WEIGHT

Information to be supplied in respect of seed imported from outside the United Kingdom in a package exceeding 2 kilograms net weight

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The information to be supplied to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with regulation 6(5) in respect of seed imported from outside 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 VI — PRINTING OF SPECIFIED MATTERS ON PACKAGES (WHOLE BAG LABELLING)

Packages sealed in Scotland – printers' returns

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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 22(6) and of the individual serial numbers of such packages.

Packages sealed in Scotland – individual serial numbers

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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.

Packages sealed in Scotland – printing or stamping

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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.

Packages sealed in Scotland – particulars to be included in the printing or stamp

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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.

Seed packages sealed in the United Kingdom but not in Scotland, or outside the United Kingdom

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Such requirements of the country outside the United Kingdom (if the seed was sealed in that country) or DAERA (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.

SCHEDULE 7 — LIMITS OF VARIATION

GERMINATION

Minimum percentage of germination (expressed as an integer)	Limit of variation 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 – (a) grasses

Minimum percentage of analytical purity (expressed to one decimal point)	Limit of variation Per cent
99.9–100	0.2
99.7–99.8	0.4
99.5–99.6	0.5
99.3–99.4	0.6
99.0–99.2	0.7
98.8–98.9	0.8
98.3–98.7	0.9
98.0–98.2	1.0
97.5–97.9	1.1
97.0–97.4	1.2
96.5–96.9	1.3
96.0–96.4	1.4
95.0–95.9	1.5
94.0–94.9	1.6
93.0–93.9	1.7
92.0–92.9	1.9
91.0–91.9	2.0
90.0–90.9	2.1
88.0–89.9	2.2
86.0–87.9	2.4
84.0–85.9	2.5
82.0–83.9	2.6
80.0–81.9	2.8

ANALYTICAL PURITY – (b) legumes and crucifers

Minimum percentage of analytical purity (expressed to one decimal point)	Limit of variation 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
94.0–94.9	1.4
93.0–93.9	1.5
92.0–92.9	1.6
91.0–91.9	1.7
90.0–90.9	1.8

CONTENT OF SEEDS OF OTHER SPECIES IN GRASSES

Maximum percentage of seeds of other species (expressed to one decimal point)	Limit of variation Per cent
0.0	0.2
0.1	0.3
0.2	0.4
0.3–0.4	0.5
0.5–0.6	0.6
0.7–0.9	0.7
1.0–1.2	0.8
1.3–1.7	0.9
1.8–1.9	1.0
2.0–2.4	1.1
2.5–2.9	1.2
3.0–3.4	1.3
3.5–3.9	1.4
4.0–4.9	1.5
5.0	1.6

CONTENT OF SEEDS OF OTHER SPECIES OR VARIETIES IN LEGUMES AND CRUCIFERS

Maximum percentage of seeds of other species (expressed to one decimal point)	Limit of variation Per cent
per cent	per cent
0.0	0.1
0.1–0.2	0.3
0.3–0.4	0.4
0.5–0.6	0.5
0.7–0.9	0.6
1.0–1.4	0.7
1.5–1.7	0.8
1.8–2.4	0.9
2.5–2.9	1.0
3.0–3.4	1.1
3.5–4.4	1.2
4.5–4.9	1.3
5.0–5.9	1.4
6.0–6.9	1.5
7.0–7.9	1.6
8.0–8.9	1.7
9.0–9.9	1.8
10.0	1.9

NUMBER OF SEEDS OF OTHER SPECIES

Maximum number of seeds of other species	Limit of variation Number
Number	Number
0	1
1	3
2	4
3–4	5
5–6	6
7–8	7
9–11	8
12–14	9
15–17	10
18–21	11
22–25	12
26–29	13
30–34	14
35–40	15
41–45	16
46–51	17
52–57	18
58–64	19
65–71	20
72–79	21
80–87	22
88–95	23
96–100	24

SCHEDULE 8 — REVOCATIONS

Regulations revoked	References	Extent
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
The Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993	S.I.1993/2009	The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1993	S.I.1993/2529	The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1996	S.I.1996/1453	The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997	S.I.1997/616	Regulation 3, and regulation 4(2), insofar as it applies to the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993, but only insofar as regulation 4(2) applies to Scotland
The Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1999	S.I.1999/1864	The whole Regulations insofar as they apply to Scotland
The Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000	S.S.I. 2000/247	The whole Regulations
The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001	S.I.2001/3510	Regulation 25(4)(a) insofar as it applies to Scotland
The Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) (Scotland) Regulations 2002	S.S.I. 2002/564	Regulation 4
The Fodder Plant Seeds Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004	S.S.I. 2004/380	The whole Regulations

SCHEDULE 9 — DEFINITION OF THE FODDER PLANT SEED DIRECTIVE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signed

ROSS FINNIE — A member of the Scottish Executive — 2005-06-08

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations))

These Regulations, which extend to Scotland only, consolidate, with amendments, the provisions of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/2009) (“the 1993 Regulations”) insofar as they apply to Scotland. The 1993 Regulations have been relevantly amended by The Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/2529), the Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1453), the Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/616), the Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/1864), the Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I. 2000/247), the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/3510), the Seeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/564) and the Fodder Plant Seeds Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/380).

The 1993 Regulations implemented the provisions of Council Directive 66/401/EEC on the marketing of fodder plant seed (O.J. No. P 125, 11.7.1966, p.2298) (“the Directive”). These Regulations continue to implement the Directive, which has been amended as shown in the table contained in Schedule 9 to the Regulations.

The Regulations apply to the certification and marketing of fodder plant seed of the species specified in Schedule 1 (regulation 5 and Schedule 1).

The Regulations include provisions which prohibit the marketing of fodder plant seed in Scotland unless it is Commercial Seed, seed of a listed variety which has been officially certified or Breeder’s Seed (regulation 6(1)). The prohibition does not apply in the case of seed–

• (a) which has not yet been fully certified if it is marketed for processing (regulation 6(2));

• (b) which forms part of a permitted mixture (regulation 8);

• (c) where authorisation has been granted for scientific purposes or selection work or for the purposes of tests and trials (regulation 9); or

• (d) the marketing of which is authorised by general licence under regulation 10.

The Regulations introduce provision for licensed crop inspections of multiplication crops when the results of control plots are satisfactory.

The Regulations include provisions about the standards to be met by fodder plant seed before it will be officially certified by the Scottish Ministers (regulations 3, 14 and Schedules 2 and 4). There are provisions allowing the marketing of seed which does not attain the relevant germination standards (regulation 11) and for marketing seed before it is shown to meet the relevant germination standards (regulation 12).

The Regulations make provision for breeder’s confirmations for seed which is not yet accepted onto a UK National List or the Common Catalogue but which otherwise meets the requirements for Pre basic Seed or Basic Seed (regulations 3, 20 and Schedules 2 and 4) and for upgrading a breeder’s confirmation to an official certificate (regulation 14(3)).

The Regulations lay down requirements relating to seed sampling (regulation 15 and Schedule 5) and the packaging and sealing of packages of seed (regulations 16, 18 and 21) and the labelling of packages of such seed (regulations 17, 18 and 22 and Schedule 6).

The Regulations introduce the power to require an additional sample of seed for the purposes of European tests and trials (regulation 23).

The Regulations provide that particulars given to a purchaser by a seller of seed to which the Regulations apply will constitute a statutory warranty so far as they relate to certain information about the seed being sold (regulation 24).

The Regulations introduce provisions about service of notices (regulation 25) and permit electronic communications to be used in certain circumstances (regulation 26).

The Regulations amend the Seeds (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/526) to allow fees to be charged for procedures carried out in relation to the Regulations (regulation 27).

The Regulations revoke the Fodder Plant Seed Regulations 1993 as amended, insofar as they relate to Scotland.(regulation 28).

General licences made under the 1993 Regulations will be replaced by general licences made under these Regulations (regulation 28).

Contravention of these Regulations is a criminal offence (section 16(7) of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964).

A copy of the Scottish Ministers' requirements in respect of previous cropping and crop conditions for field examinations can be obtained from SEERAD, Pentland House, 47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh EH14 1TY.

No Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations.

Footnotes

[^f00001]: 1964 (c. 14); section 16 was amended by the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68), section 4(1) and Schedule 4, paragraph 5(1) and (2). See section 38(1) for the definition of “the Minister”. The functions of the Secretary of State were transferred to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46).

[^f00006]: O.J. No. L 106, 17.4.01, p.1.

[^f00009]: O.J. No. L 8, 14.1.03, p.10.

[^f00012]: O.J. No. L 268, 18.10.03, p.1.

[^f00014]: S.I. 2001/3510.

[^f00015]: S.I. 2001/3510.

[^f00023]: 1978 (c. 30).

[^f00025]: 2000 (c. 7).

Editorial notes

[^key-192f30c72141725a6929331d71b679e9]: Reg. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ccc903a4512d2eb4e04e3344da813f6d]: Reg. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-dfe12fc30feed4adf5915328f012f3ac]: Reg. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-2c9c70438aaf54bae51dace71512fa8a]: Reg. 4 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b8db792785f378b96d4bdb3a12f014e9]: Reg. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b1493c6ecb06416d3aba20542a4f5af6]: Reg. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a25ccbd082761d90bcfba1eacca9b12b]: Reg. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-5766d7d2151108d7fab5fd600c22eaa1]: Reg. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-7d5d1d44ec0d34cb00dd2c9908765468]: Reg. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-5d05b7ec9cb88f8dbba12337a0fd80f0]: Reg. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-19b28ebd5b125c7767ee16011963f62f]: Reg. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-df87445b1fe31a9c0a228349b30f57c0]: Reg. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a71ae61809879bb0ac7bb4823f633d34]: Reg. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-149785a7c952443ff489c58e00140854]: Reg. 15 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-4a38f0791b1726d2dc63c5d3b623fcfe]: Reg. 16 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a1f549524d77e70e3dd6a08499c6c28b]: Reg. 17 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-30740c6c2a4d5b5d45a31d1146f89652]: Reg. 18 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-1fe474e96049b01cb7b9c54ff7346fe8]: Reg. 19 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-004df0dae935360ba3c61700634cc7b8]: Reg. 20 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-548541523594a2d6fdda2ae9f7f0ab82]: Reg. 21 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-c9f0370171c544177fd91c4f1291e343]: Reg. 22 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e5f00790f625bf240215622f30dfe0d5]: Reg. 24 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-bb8f31afa10c08980a340b0e911a4b04]: Reg. 25 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-c05bf9743cb9b13c9e464db7e20af4c3]: Reg. 26 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b29c30dbd82fc70ec43a4ab35c4f8035]: Reg. 28 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-9f75b7c9b59dd782c4147e179ae09c22]: Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-6d8b0670afeee286a28cdc3bdf1cf009]: Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-885033992917513283560361c89630a2]: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-cf4947d9834de8853936555d61f81474]: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-264b603f1b704788b703207c1bb44367]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-17c9b4999cca97973c7af009a026627a]: Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-92bbfa9f45b3c8538e022c2d221187d2]: Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-866682b286e0484c23efa3ac0c6d39dc]: Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b4c59ad485c57d50d4700702e71fcc5b]: Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-1285f6ab70a8d64f51b42f36b4cf0cf8]: Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-881749fca3546a388409b77a31268869]: Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-178266015f54a1c359e6f31c70138ec4]: Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-566dd5c9d51798ed2c92851c8269279b]: Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a3932334355dfa88eb18f5db2eda4ffd]: Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-aa1205be63238b50c45de4f77a2831fd]: Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e7cfeeae3b8373703a99db2174b04987]: Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-bf0ac7b36a28326efdcc32347c6da6cc]: Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b0c23d841ea85c1d42da1e3d7ac2e1bb]: Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ead10ddf9333f7024e2a19cae330869a]: Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-fe5cc3b6173c3f3ad31e75bd10c30c99]: Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-cfddedb7c6939c559a1000317ab92e6f]: Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-8232ab83c9d1d5f7eacbc6584121e5ba]: Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-62029adf1ae79cea202a75e93a44222a]: Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-1d91bdf2c40ee4d03f27d411ba97541f]: Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-de6a29cde5f50c4ceb488069482b8000]: Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-c2362f3e95e5468bf7d3a2cb69b142f7]: Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ae4b93ad57ccfe27fc309dae202aa0aa]: Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a765ab908c9470a34a3fb8e540eda715]: Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-833cb9b7033b1e3758c2c674a64efe1f]: Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e3fcdbf58fd61b1200e0bff0754311f0]: Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-27480c51f9f87ac92bc0ee923c151ec9]: Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-3f1fb8e8bd9018a86deab0aed69f9ce0]: Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-00480f9af6e45fd3aca7a1c0f1beb4af]: Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-207a39bf469657b41f5377aa74f5595c]: Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-7489611f6c9885bd09bc769f2e5f5a9b]: Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-41a456937769888d03b6882c2d617fa6]: Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ebaac93d408b299ff72cb394e06f51e3]: Sch. 5 para. 16 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-5756cea382dd6f40cf82d53e6eb1ebb0]: Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b82723cd9e4951e60262ccc83dcccd29]: Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ce07b167c7824b2ff5dbc75ce33a3a88]: Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b17700b714943527918c2b3ddd099ca7]: Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-2e60187554f3b6a931a0e52f01e4a371]: Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-216714518114d144c73b07a57be09f67]: Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-48891bc783cc6afa0cf16b0657859be6]: Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-51386cfc2515622af75b17d093b290c1]: Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-d61dbd035722c518f44bdc61bebcf665]: Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-6505d3c77038794119078c9a6b3cc647]: Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-684ae63179fb0f75e9d4979d8cfeaf15]: Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-70ef01a9a5730ed6f9e4367cd56a334f]: Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-c6e203a8a046f9d73a89259182359523]: Sch. 6 para. 5 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-37d551c3265d5a49a3dd7ead56552136]: Sch. 6 para. 6 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-36b47d693810f7ebb81b0f98109a7d5b]: Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-f2703505b87d163a37f9de8f64329569]: Sch. 6 para. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-0788f5236a7354662e02a23221b288db]: Sch. 6 para. 9 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-741277f486255ed0e70eadea324a0ae5]: Sch. 6 para. 10 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-be9b7eae62c0660950c146af0abf5c74]: Sch. 6 para. 11 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-3e535a92512fffd26f6935c796a2cbae]: Sch. 6 para. 12 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ce6f58cebbb33f5fdb857f0d57da0bf8]: Sch. 6 para. 13 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-8ce1f090e499f42dd05cbdeae6c46016]: Sch. 6 para. 14 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-00f281f731f3964313ed256b879ae410]: Sch. 6 para. 15 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-7d6d4a04bf3eae1d1e9fc6008082c9cf]: Sch. 6 para. 16 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-6c4ee1f96e112c7c1c024c7a2d78771c]: Sch. 8 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-2cb588ee6c21c00d4d8f48d7ead6cde9]: Sch. 7 in force at 1.7.2005, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-80a59ec00f7cbfd350903e9eb3e06753]: Sch. 5 para. 25 substituted (26.9.2006) by The Cereal Seed (Scotland) and Fodder Plant Seed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/448), regs. 1, 3(2)

[^key-4e62eb989cfe2234b61f00c17a49bd6b]: Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 13(a)

[^key-91f85f08fc9b652c04956c0f751865ed]: Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 13(b)

[^key-3b53d74559e2614f62817774a2f6b651]: Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 13(c)

[^key-be2370e04e75345f22aa356d387c0332]: Words in reg. 3 substituted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 14

[^key-1d42edcdf7d59a718588fba1386b8c40]: Words in reg. 16(1) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 17(b)

[^key-dad766fe839c12110b99d36677ec36a0]: Words in reg. 16(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 17(c)

[^key-a938416ca83d237d61ea0ce676545acf]: Words in reg. 16(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 17(c)

[^key-50f3c55d703f32ab1b1f31390f56bc0f]: Words in reg. 16(4)(5) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 17(c)

[^key-ed2ce076efd177d5f1049f7fdc663a5a]: Words in reg. 17(1)(5) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 18(b)

[^key-87428bbad43953fd12395649516ae354]: Words in reg. 17(8)(10) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 18(b)

[^key-694fa83ece126383fbe781377acbde6b]: Words in reg. 17(5)(a)(iii) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 18(c)

[^key-28fd60651c917ac138e7e2ba27100cb1]: Words in reg. 18 omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 19

[^key-27422442c49a3275457c0b82eada3a57]: Words in reg. 21(1)(4)(5) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 20

[^key-3c36f01a05ba62b9f8c25a7fc2e5545a]: Words in reg. 22(4)(b)(ii) omitted (1.4.2007) by virtue of The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 21

[^key-c9ebef196268163ce5861af6ca594c77]: Word in sch. 6 para. 13 substituted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 22(b)(i)

[^key-ff3be6c5f886fb323a351142fc5391ca]: Sch. 6 para. 17 substituted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 22(b)(ii)

[^key-634160886a11132014c31d85fe914cd4]: Regs. 9, 9A substituted for reg. 9 (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 15

[^key-ebab578fa31a0fa9abb8c61b488709b5]: Sch. 6 para. 6A inserted (1.4.2007) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Tests and Trials etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/224), regs. 1, 22(a)

[^key-1d44f0c650576992e436d17f7413e283]: Reg. 27 revoked (1.1.2008) by The Seeds (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/536), reg. 1, sch. 3

[^key-72eee785b5b550cd05c83198f61f0993]: Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 23(a)

[^key-37bbd010fbcd0fa70093ec898ee309dd]: Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 23(b)

[^key-acc097de2530a2f966777267346f1c4d]: Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 23(c)

[^key-08cc9b13e8801f3c8da9de06284a1dad]: Words in reg. 6(1)(b)(ii) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 24(a)

[^key-262610372eaf47fc40945743f755dbea]: Reg. 6(2) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 24(b)

[^key-69d1c4dd444085f86dc9242704310ab9]: Word in reg. 6(3) revoked (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 24(c)(i)

[^key-f0f6c7bbd707c5119f30e03bd1426082]: Words in reg. 6(3) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 24(c)(ii)

[^key-6d10f472f2f676c3285fb8086da34722]: Words in reg. 14(1) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 26(a)

[^key-5e440a1d6745d5026a17bf0731de5bf5]: Words in reg. 14(2) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 26(b)

[^key-1597ff1297f2f48018112cdd74648be7]: Words in reg. 14(4)(b) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 26(c)(i)

[^key-15181c806177e88235fd410c17a5828c]: Words in reg. 14(4)(c) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 26(c)(ii)

[^key-9ccd5a7edbfdf5779d861c14fda1a4d1]: Reg. 15(1A) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 27(a)

[^key-4817f2695e3c4f8c00764391f9de7978]: Words in reg. 16(4)(5) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 28(a)

[^key-7a6d1d21304eaba8a2b680210fcdb3b3]: Words in reg. 16(1) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 28(b)

[^key-e6e647a9ecdb52352de70051bba6608a]: Words in reg. 16(4) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 28(c)

[^key-f7c5590ff90e82ead535a40f032d3308]: Reg. 17(4A) inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 29(b)

[^key-9bd06087fbd3541681c20d1eb93e7bfb]: Words in reg. 17(1) substituted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 29(a)(ii)

[^key-a26084f52481efb83fc374b6437e573d]: Reg. 9B inserted (30.6.2009) by The Seed (Scotland) (Amendments for Conservation Varieties) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/223), regs. 1, 25