LegalizeThe Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993
| Kind | Weight of sample for determination of foreign seeds by number grams | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) | Maximum permitted content of seed impurities (by number or as a percentage by weight) |
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| Avena fatua A. ludovicianaandA. Sterilis(Wild Oat) or Cuscuta spp. (Dodder) | Avena fatua A. ludovicianaandA. Sterilis(Wild Oat) or Cuscuta spp. (Dodder) | |||||||||||||||||
| Rumexspp. (Docks and Sorrels) excludingR. acetosella(Sheep’s sorrel) and R. maritimus (Golden dock) | Rumexspp. (Docks and Sorrels) excludingR. acetosella(Sheep’s sorrel) and R. maritimus (Golden dock) | Rumexspp. (Docks and Sorrels) excludingR. acetosella(Sheep’s sorrel) and R. maritimus (Golden dock) | ||||||||||||||||
| Allopecurus myosuroides(Blackgrass) | Allopecurus myosuroides(Blackgrass) | Allopecurus myosuroides(Blackgrass) | ||||||||||||||||
| Agropyron repens(couch) | Agropyron repens(couch) | Agropyron repens(couch) | ||||||||||||||||
| Melilotus(Sweetclovers) | Melilotus(Sweetclovers) | Melilotus(Sweetclovers) | ||||||||||||||||
| Maximum content of any one other plant species | Maximum content of any one other plant species | Maximum content of any one other plant species | Other Requirements | |||||||||||||||
| Basic Seed | Certified Seed | Basic Seed | Certified Seed | Basic Seed | Certified Seed | Basic Seed | Certified Seed | Basic Seed | Certified Seed | Basic Seed | Certified Seed | |||||||
| Minimum Standard and Higher Voluntary Standard | Minimum Standard | Higher Voluntary Standard | Minimum Standard | Higher Voluntary Standard | Minimum Standard | Higher Voluntary Standard | Minimum Standard and Higher Voluntary Standard | Minimum Standard | Higher Voluntary Standard | |||||||||
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| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) | (14) | (15) | (16) | (17) | (18) | (19) |
| a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. | a For Certified Seed minimum standard, 1 seed of dodder in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of the same weight is free from dodder. |
| b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. | b The presence of a maximum of 80 seeds of Poa spp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity. |
| c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. | c There shall be no more than 0.4% by weight of annual meadowgrass. |
| d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. | d In Basic Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 5 seeds in a sample of the size specified in column (2) of seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. In Certified Seed awned ryegrass seeds shall not exceed 1% by weight in seeds of a variety known not to produce seeds with awns. |
| e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. | e There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight ofAgrostisspp. |
| f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. | f There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of ryegrasses. |
| g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. | g There shall be no more than 0.3% by weight of rough-stalked meadowgrass. |
| h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. | h For Certified Seed, Higher Voluntary Standard of red fescue, there shall be no more than a total of 4 seeds of ryegrass, cocksfoot and meadow fescue in a sample of the size specified in column 2. |
| j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. | j One seed of Melilotusspp. in a sample of the size specified in column (2) shall not be regarded as an impurity if a second sample of twice that size is free of Melilotusspp. |
| k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. | k Including Commercial Seed. |
| l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | l In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.8% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. |
| m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. | m In Certified Seed a maximum of 0.4% by weight of seeds of other meadowgrasses shall not be regarded as an impurity. |
| Perennial ryegrass | 60 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01010],[^f01014] | [^f01011] |
| Italian ryegrass | 60 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01010],[^f01014] | |
| Hybrid ryegrass | 60 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01010],[^f01014] | |
| Cocksfoot | 30 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5 | |
| Timothy | 10 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 10 | 1 | 0.3 | 10 | — | — | 20 | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01012] | |
| Meadow fescue | 50 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01013],[^f01014] | |
| Smooth-stalked Meadowgrass | 5 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | — | — | 20 | 1.0[^f01018] | 0.5[^f01019] | |
| Red fescue | 30 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01014] | [^f01015] |
| Festulolium | 60 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 0.3 | — | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | — | |
| Tall fescue | 50 | 0 | 0[^f01008] | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0.3 | 10 | 5 | 0.5 | 10 | — | — | 20[^f01009] | 1.0 | 0.5[^f01013],[^f01014] | |
| Red clover | 50 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 10 | 0[^f01016] | 0.3 | 20 | 1.0 | 0.5 | |
| White clover | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 10 | 0[^f01016] | 0.3 | 20 | 1.0 | 0.5 | |
| Sainfoin Seed/fruit | 400/600 | 0 | 0[^f01017] | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | —[^f01017] | 10 | — | —[^f01017] | 10 | 0 | 0.3[^f01017] | 20 | 1.0[^f01017] | 0.5 | |
| Lucerne | 50 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 10 | 0[^f01016] | 0.3 | 20 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
PART III — ASCOCHYTA FABAE STANDARDS
| Category | Maximum percentage of infected seeds |
|---|---|
| Certified Seed of the Second Generation | 1.0 |
SCHEDULE 5
PART I
SAMPLING OF SEED LOTS
1
A sample shall be obtained from the seed lot by taking primary samples at random from different positions in the lot and combining them to form a composite sample. The composite sample may be submitted for testing intact but if the composite sample is too large it may be reduced in weight by using an approved seed sample divider, to give the submitted sample.
Primary sample size
2
At each position of sampling of a seed lot, primary samples of approximately equal size shall be taken.
Condition of the Seed Lot
3
The seed lot to be sampled shall have been subject to appropriate mixing and blending techniques so that it is as uniform as practicable. There shall be no documentary or other evidence of heterogeneity. If a seed lot is presented for sampling in more than one container, the containers shall be of the same size and type and contain approximately the same weight of seed.
Sampling from Sacks
4
When the seed lot is in sacks or similar sized containers each containing more than 15 kg of seed and not more than 100 kg of seed, the minimum number of containers to be sampled shall be in accordance with the following table:—
| Number of containers in the lot | Minimum number of containers to be sampled |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | Sample each container and always take at least five primary samples |
| 6-30 | Sample five containers or at least one in every three containers, whichever is the greater |
| 31-400 | Sample 10 containers or at least one in every 5 containers, whichever is the greater |
| 401 or more | Sample 80 containers or at least one in every seven containers, whichever is the greater |
5
The containers to be sampled shall be selected at random and primary samples drawn from the top, middle and the bottom of containers, but not necessarily from more than one position in any container. The position from which the seed is taken shall be varied from container to container.
Sampling from small containers
6
For sampling seed lots in containers holding 15 kg of seed or less, a 100 kg weight of seed shall be taken as the basic unit and the small containers shall be combined to form sampling units not exceeding this weight (eg 6 packages of 15 kg, 20 packages of 5 kg). For sampling purposes each unit shall be regarded as one container and the sampling procedures prescribed in paragraphs 4 and 5 above shall be used.
7
When seed is in moisture-proof containers the opened or pierced containers shall be adequately closed or the residues from sampling transferred to new containers. When seeds are in very small packets (100 g or less) each packet may be considered as a primary sample and sufficient shall be taken at random to obtain a submitted sample of the minimum size prescribed in Part II of this Schedule.
Sampling from large containers or seed in bulk
8
For the sampling of containers holding more than 100 kg of seed, and for the sampling of seed in bulk, primary samples shall be taken from different horizontal and vertical positions selected at random and the following shall be regarded as the minimum requirement:—
| Lot weight | Number of primary samples to be taken |
|---|---|
| up to 500 kg | at least five primary samples |
| 501-3000 kg | one primary sample for each 300 kg but not less than five |
| 3001-20,000 kg | one primary sample for each 500 kg but not less than 10 |
Sampling from a seed stream
9
Samples may be drawn from a seed stream during processing using an automatic sampling device, which shall uniformly sample the entire cross-section of the seed stream when a sample is taken. Portions of seed shall be taken at regular intervals throughout the processing of the lot using the same sampling intensity as for seed in bulk (see paragraph 8 above).
Sampling Instruments
10
Sampling instruments shall be capable of sampling all parts of the seed lot. Where it is not practicable to use one of the instruments or methods described in this Schedule other instruments or methods may be used at the discretion of the Minister.
11
The instrument used for drawing primary samples shall be one of those described below as appropriate to the location of the seeds, or any other suitable instrument for the time being approved by the Minister.
Dynamic spear sampler a This instrument may be used, in accordance with the methods described in paragraph 12(i) below, for sampling seeds in sacks or small containers. It shall be a hollow, cylindrical, solid-pointed metal spear or trier which shall be long enough to reach beyond the middle of the sack from the side and shall have an aperture so positioned that portions of seed of equal volume are removed from each part of the sack through which it travels. [image omitted] Dimensions (mm) PointShoulderBossAperture LengthAperture WidthBoreOutside Diameter(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g) For sampling:All kinds other than field pea, field bean, lupins, vetches, sainfoin (fruit), ryegrasses, festulolium, cocksfoot, tall and meadow fescues and tall outgrass.42782081012All kinds other than field pea, field bean, lupins, vetches.85121033111315All kinds.82121340151719Field pea and field bean.78151540182022
Stick samplers b These instruments shall have an aperture or apertures which shall be of sufficient size to allow the unrestricted entry of seeds or other particles and which shall be capable of being opened and closed during the sampling procedure as appropriate to the method of use described in paragraph 12(ii). i Single chamber type This instrument may be used for sampling seeds in open sacks, in large containers or in bulk. [image omitted] Dimensions (mm) PointShoulderSliding SleeveAperture LengthAperture WidthBore(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) For sampling:Seeds in sacks552575502225Seeds in large containers or in bulk10039063502230 ii Multi-chamber type This instrument may be used to sample seeds in sacks or, subject to the requirements of paragraph 10 above, any other containers. The apertures shall open into chambers that shall be separated from one another by transverse partitions. The contents of each chamber shall be regarded as a primary sample. [image omitted] Dimensions (mm) PointShoulderAperture LengthAperture WidthAperture SeparationBore(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) For sampling:All kinds60501001511025
Cargo sampler c This instrument shall only be used, in accordance with the method described in paragraph 12(c) below, for sampling seed in large containers or bulk and shall only be used in the vertical position.
Seed stream samplers d Seed stream samplers shall uniformly sample the cross section of the seed stream without any loss of the seeds that enter the sampler, in accordance with the method described in paragraph 12(d) below. Timing devices shall be attached so that the frequency and duration of sampling can be adjusted to meet the requirements of paragraph 9.
Methods of Use
12
All instruments shall be clean before use. The methods of using these instruments shall be as follows:—
Dynamic spear sampler a These samplers may be used in two ways as appropriate to their length. Method 1For instruments in which the aperture reaches only to the centre of the sack or small container) The instrument shall be inserted into the sack in an upward direction at an angle of approximately 30° to the horizontal with its aperture downwards until the aperture reaches the centre of the sack or container. The instrument shall be lightly tapped to remove any seed taken in and then rotated to bring the aperture uppermost. It shall be withdrawn immediately with a vibratory or oscillatory motion and at a decreasing speed so that the quantity of seed obtained from successive locations increases progressively from the centre to the side of the sack. Seed passing through the instrument shall be collected in a clean container. Method 2(For instruments in which the aperture reaches to the far side of a sack or small container) A longer instrument shall be inserted in the manner described in Method 1 above until its aperture reaches almost to the far side of the sack or container. It shall be tapped and rotated in the manner described above and then withdrawn at a uniform speed. Seed passing through the instrument shall be collected in a clean container.
Stick sampler b i Single chamber type
- (a) The sleeve shall move freely.
- (b) The instrument shall be inserted vertically downwards till the aperture reaches the appropriate primary sampling position ensuring that the sleeve covers the aperture as it enters the seed.
- (c) The instrument shall be withdrawn sufficiently to uncover the aperture.
- (d) The instrument shall be left in position until the primary sample has been collected.
- (e) The instrument shall be withdrawn and the contents emptied into a clean container.
- (ii) Multi-chamber type
- (a) The apertures shall be closed before insertion.
- (b) The instrument shall be inserted diagonally into sacks or vertically into large containers so that all apertures are fully covered.
- (c) The apertures shall be opened.
- (d) The instrument shall be agitated so that seed enters.
- (e) The apertures shall be closed gently to ensure that trapped seed is not broken or damaged.
- (f) The instrument shall be withdrawn and if the chambers are full the contents shall be emptied onto a clean surface or into a clean container.
- (g) If all the chambers are not full, the contents shall be discarded and proceduresa–f shall be repeated.
Cargo sampler c
- (a) The lid shall open and close easily.
- (b) The instrument shall be inserted with the lid closed to the appropriate primary sampling position which shall be at least 300mm below the surface of the seed.
- (c) The handle shall be raised sufficiently to open the lid.
- (d) The instrument shall be left in position until the primary sample has been collected.
- (e) The instrument shall be withdrawn and the contents shall be emptied into a clean container.
Seed stream samplers d Such instruments shall be required to take the number of primary samples necessary for the weight of lot being sampled, the primary samples being taken from the lot at regular intervals and the resultant composite sample being of a weight not less than that prescribed in Part II below and not greater than can conveniently be reduced by means of one of the methods of sample reduction described in paragraph 14 below. They shall be installed in such a way that the composite sample shall be readily identifiable with the seed lot from which it was taken.
Obtaining submitted sample–composite sample division instruments
13
Provided the composite sample is of at least the minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample for a particular kind of seed, it may be used as the submitted sample. Where the composite sample exceeds the weight prescribed for the submitted sample, any of the following instruments may be used to obtain the submitted sample. Other instruments and methods may be used at the discretion of the Minister.
Riffle Divider a The 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. There shall be a minimum of 18 chutes, each discharging in the opposite direction to its immediate neighbour. Three (or more) metal collecting vessels (pans) of sufficient depth to prevent seed bouncing out shall be used.
Centrifugal Divider b The centrifugal divider shall consist of a hopper from which seed flows on to a shallow cup which is then rotated by an electric motor. The 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.
Methods of Use
14
The methods of using these instruments shall be as follows:
Riffle Divider a
- (a) The divider shall be placed on a firm level surface.
- (b) The divider and pans shall be clean.
Sample Mixing c An empty pan shall be placed on each side of the 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) Procedures e. and f. shall then be repeated twice to mix the sample thoroughly.
Sample Reduction h Before reduction, the composite sample shall have been thoroughly mixed using procedures c.–g. The contents of one of the two receiving pans shall then be set aside. If the seed in the second pan is of at least the minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample of a particular kind of seed, it may be used as the submitted sample. If the weight of seed in the second pan is greater than the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample, it may be reduced using the following procedures (i.–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 has passed shall then be set aside. If the weight of seed in the other pan is still greater than the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for the submitted sample, it may be submitted intact or it may be reduced further using procedures i.–k.
- (l) If the weight of seed in either of the two pans at either h. or k. is less than the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample, the following procedures (m.–g.) 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 at o. shall be poured evenly along the entire length of the hopper so that two subsamples of different weight shall be produced.
- (q) Procedures o. and p. above, when repeated, constitute the process of continuous halving, and shall be repeated using whichever subsample is appropriate until sufficient seed is obtained in one pan, which when added to the seed set aside at n. produces a submitted sample of at least the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below.
Obtaining more than one submitted sample r 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.
- (s) 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.
Centrifugal Divider b
- (a) The divider shall be levelled prior to use.
- (b) The divider and pans shall be clean.
Sample Mixing c An empty pan shall be placed under each spout of the 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 passes into the pans.
- (f) The motor shall be switched off.
- (g) The two pans containing seed shall be removed and replaced by empty ones.
- (h) The contents of both pans removed at g. shall be poured together into the centre of the hopper, the seed being allowed to blend as it flows in. Procedures e., f. and g. shall be repeated.
- (i) Procedure h. shall be repeated to mix the sample thoroughly.
Sample Reduction j Before reduction, the composite sample shall have been thoroughly mixed using procedures c.–i. The contents of one of the two receiving pans shall then be set aside. If the seed in the second pan is of least the minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample of a particular kind of seed, it may be used as the submitted sample. If the weight of seed in the second pan is greater than the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below or a submitted sample, it may be reduced using the following procedures (k.–m.).
- (k) Empty pans shall be placed under the spouts.
- (l) The contents of the second pan shall be poured into the hopper and procedures e. and f. shall be repeated.
- (m) The contents of one of two pans into which the seed has passed shall then be set aside. If the weight of seed in the other pan is still greater than the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below for a submitted sample, it may be submitted intact or it may be reduced further using procedures k.–m.
- (n) If the weight of seed in either of the two pans at either j. or m. is less than the appropriate minimum weight prescribed for a submitted sample in Part II below, the following procedures (o.–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 procedures 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 at q. shall be poured into the centre of the hopper and procedures e. and f. shall be repeated so that two subsamples of different weight shall be produced.
- (s) Procedures q. and r. above, when repeated, constitute the process of continuous halving, and shall be repeated using whichever subsample is appropriate until sufficient seed is obtained in one pan, which when added to the seed set aside at p., produces a submitted sample of at least the appropriate minimum weight prescribed in Part II below.
Obtaining more than one submitted sample t 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.–i., and j.–s. as appropriate, and then dividing it into two parts by passing it once through the divider.
- (u) 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.–i., and j.–s. 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 procedure t. above.
PART II
MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF A SEED LOT AND MINIMUM WEIGHT OF A SUBMITTED SAMPLE
The maximum weight of a seed lot and minimum weight of a submitted sample shall be as indicated below save that the maximum lot weights in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) below may be exceeded by not more than 5%:—
- (a) For the following kinds of seeds—
| White lupin | Hungarian vetch | Field pea |
|---|---|---|
| Narrow-leaved lupin (Blue lupin) | Common vetch | Field bean |
| Yellow lupin | Hairy vetch |
- (i) the maximum weight of a lot shall be 20 tonnes
- (ii) the minimum weight of a submitted sample shall be 1,000 g except that for white lupin, narrow-leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, field pea and field beanthe minimum weight shall be, for Breeder’s Seed, Pre-basic Seed and Basic Seed—3,000 g Certified Seed, Certified Seed 1st and 2nd Generations—2,000 g.
- (b) For all other kinds of seeds the maximum weight of a lot shall be 10 tonnes and the minimum weight of a submitted sample shall be as stated:—
| Kinds of seeds | Minimum submitted sample weights (g) | Minimum submitted sample weights (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Breeder's, Pre-basic and Basic Seed | All other Categories | |
| Velvet bent | 150 | 50 |
| Red top | 150 | 50 |
| Creeping bent | 150 | 50 |
| Brown top | 150 | 50 |
| Tall oatgrass | 300 | 200 |
| Rescue grass | 300 | 200 |
| Alaska brome-grass | 300 | 200 |
| Cocksfoot | 300 | 200 |
| Fescues | 300 | 200 |
| Festulolium | 200 | 200 |
| Ryegrass | 300 | 200 |
| Timothy | 200 | 100 |
| Meadowgrasses | 150 | 50 |
| Birdsfoot trefoil | 300 | 200 |
| Trefoil | 300 | 300 |
| Lucerne | 300 | 300 |
| Sainfoin-fruit | 600 | 600 |
| Sainfoin-seed | 400 | 400 |
| Alsike clover | 300 | 200 |
| Red clover | 300 | 300 |
| White clover | 300 | 200 |
| Swede | 300 | 200 |
| Fodder Kale | 300 | 200 |
| Fodder radish | 300 | 300 |
- (c) The maximum weight of a seed lot of a mixture of seeds to which regulation 5(2) applies shall be 10 tonnes, except that, where more than 50% of the mixture consists of kinds of seeds for which the maximum seed lot weight prescribed in seeds regulations is 20 tonnes or more, the maximum weight of a mixture shall be 20 tonnes.
SCHEDULE 6 — FOR THE PURPOSES OF THESE REGULATIONS THE PARTICULARS PRESCRIBED IN THE SCHEDULE AS TO THE KIND AND VARIETY OF SEED SHALL BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL IN ROMAN CHARACTERS. THE KIND OF SEED SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY ITS LATIN NAME, AS PRESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE 1
PART I
Official Label for a Package of Breeder’s Seed
A
- (a) Prescribed contents
Certifying Authority
Reference number
Month and year when officially sealed
Kind
Variety
“Breeder’s Seed”
Declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seed and the total weight
- (b) Minimum size of the label—110 mm × 67 mm
- (c) The label shall be coloured violet.
Official Label for a Package of Pre-Basic Seed
B
- (a) Prescribed contents
Certifying Authority and Member State or their mark
Reference number of lot
Month and year when officially sealed
Kind
Variety
“Pre-Basic Seed”
Country of production
Declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seed and the total weight
Number of generations preceding seed of the categories “Certified Seed” or “Certified 1st Generation Seed”
- (b) Minimum size of the label—110 mm × 67 mm
- (c) The label shall be coloured white with a diagonal violet line.
Official Label for a Package of Basic Seed, Certified Seed or Certified Seed of the First and Second Generations
C
- (a) Prescribed contents
“EEC rules and standards”
Certifying Authority and Member State or their mark
Reference number of the lot
Month and year when officially sealed
Kind
Variety
Category
Country of production
Declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seed and the total weight
For Certified Seed of the Second Generation and subsequent generations from Basic Seed: number of generations from Basic Seed
For seeds of grass varieties, in respect of which no official examination of their value for cultivation and use has been carried out: “Not intended for fodder production”
- (b) Minimum size of label—110 mm × 67 mm
- (c) The label shall be coloured white for Basic Seed, blue for Certified Seed and Certified Seed of the First Generation and red for Certified Seed of the Second Generation.
Official Label for a Package of Commercial Seed
D
- (a) Prescribed contents
“EEC rules and standards”
“Commercial Seed (not certified as to variety)”
Service responsible for sealing and Member State or their mark
Reference number of lot
Month and year when officially sealed
Kind (for lupins, it shall be stated whether they are bitter or sweet)
Country of production (or region of production within a country)
Declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seed and the total weight
- (b) Minimum size of the label—110 mm × 67 mm
- (c) The label shall be coloured brown.
Official Label for a Package of a Mixture of Seeds
E
- (a) Prescribed contents
“Seed mixture for ” (intended use)
Service responsible for sealing and Member State or their mark
Reference number of the lot
Month and year when officially sealed
Proprietary name of the mixture or kinds of the constituents
Declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seed and the total weight.
- (b) Minimum size of the label—110 mm × 67 mm
- (c) The label shall 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
F
For each constituent
Kind
Category
Variety (except for Commercial Seed)
Proportion by weight of the mixtures.
Official Label for a Package of Seed not Finally Certified
G
- (a) Prescribed contents of the label
Certifying authority
Kind
Variety
Category
Crop Identity Number
Declared net or gross weight (Tonnes)
The words “seed not finally certified”
The label shall be coloured grey.
- (b) Information required for the document
Certifying authority
Kind
Variety
Category
See Lot Reference Number (UK) or Reference Number (other than UK) of the seed used to sow the field and name of the country or countries which certified that seed
Crop Identity Number
Area cultivated for the production of the lot covered by the document (Hectares)
Quantity of seed harvested and number of packages
Number of generations after basic seed, in the case of certified seed
Attestation that the conditions to be satisfied by the crop from which the seed comes have been fulfilled
Where appropriate, results of a preliminary seed analysis.
PART II — SMALL PACKAGES
Supplier’s Label for a Small Package of Pre-Basic or Basic Seed
A
- (a) Prescribed contents
“EEC rules and standards”
Name and address of the supplier responsible for affixing the label or his identification mark
Reference number of the lot
Kind
Variety
Category
Declared net or gross weight or declared number of seeds except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight
“Passed for marketing in the United Kingdom only”
- (b) The label shall be coloured white with a diagonal violet line for Pre-basic Seed and white for Basic Seed.
Supplier’s Label for a Small Package of a Mixture of Seeds for Use for Agricultural Purposes
B
- (a) Prescribed contents
“Seed mixture for agriculture use”
Name and address of person responsible for sealing package or his identification mark
Reference number of the lot
Proprietary name of the mixture or kinds of the constituents
Declared net weight
“Passed for marketing in the United Kingdom only”
- (b) The label shall be coloured green.
Supplier’s Label for a Small EEC `A' Package of a Mixture of Seeds not Intended for Agricultural Purposes
C
- (a) Prescribed contents
“Small EEC `A' package”
Name and address of supplier responsible for affixing the label or his identification mark
Member State or its identification mark ie “packed in UK”
Reference number of the lot
“Seed mixture for ” (intended use)
Net or gross weight or declared number of seeds except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seeds and the total weight
Proportion by weight of the various constituents shown by kinds and where appropriate by variety
“With ryegrass” or “without ryegrass”
- (b) The label shall be coloured green.
Supplier’s Label for a Small EEC `B' Package of Certified or Commercial Seed Other Than a Mixture
D
- (a) Prescribed contents
“Small EEC `B' package”
Name and address of supplier responsible for affixing the label or his identification mark
Officially assigned serial number
Member State or its identification mark ie “packed in UK”
Reference number of the lot
Kind (for lupins, it shall be stated whether they are bitter or sweet)
Variety (if appropriate)
Category
Net or gross weight or number of seeds except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight
Where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seeds and the total weight
- (b) The label shall be coloured blue for Certified Seed and Certified Seed of the First Generation, red for Certified Seed of subsequent generations and brown for Commercial Seed.
Supplier’s Label for a Small EEC `B' Package of a Mixture of Seeds not Intended for Agricultural Purposes
E
- (a) Prescribed contents
“Small EEC `B' package”
Name and address of supplier responsible for affixing the label or his identification mark
Officially assigned serial number
Member State or its identification mark ie “packed in UK”
Reference number of the lot
“Seed mixture for ” (intended use)
Net or gross weight or declared number of seeds except in the case of packages not exceeding 15 grams net weight
where weight is indicated and granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used the nature of the additive and the approximate ratio between the weight of seeds and the total weight
Proportion by weight of the various constituents shown by kinds and where appropriate by variety
“With ryegrass” or “without ryegrass”
- (b) The label should be coloured green.
PART III
A. Particulars to be Marked or Displayed on the Sale of Unpacketed Seeds Other Than Mixtures of Seeds
“Complies with legal standards”
Kind
Variety.
B. Particulars to be Marked or Displayed on the Sale of Unpacketed Mixtures of Seeds
Proprietary name of the mixtures or kinds and proportion by weight of the constituents
“Seed mixture for ” (intended use)
“With ryegrass” or “without ryegrass”.
PART IV — PRINTING OF SPECIFIED MATTERS ON PACKAGES
(whole-bag labelling)
A. Seeds which have not been imported
The printing or stamping of the packages shall be under the supervision, and in accordance with the instructions, of the Minister.
Each package shall have printed or stamped on it, or be perforated with, an individual serial number allocated by the Minister, which shall appear in the same panel as the particulars of the matters specified in Part II of this Schedule.
Arrangements shall be made with the printer for returns to be made to the Minister of the number of packages printed or stamped pursuant to regulation 9(6) and of the individual serial numbers of such packages.
The reference number of the seed lot and the month and year in which the package was officially sealed shall be printed or stamped under the supervision of the Minister at the time of sampling for official examination.
Each package of seed marketed in accordance with regulation 5(5) shall be capable of having affixed to it a supplier’s label containing a statement pursuant to regulation 9(3).
Seeds Imported from Another Member State
B
Such requirements of the Member State from which the seeds have been imported as correspond to the requirements specified in this Part for seeds which have not been imported shall have been satisfied.
SCHEDULE 7 — MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR RETAIL SALES OF UNPACKETED SEEDS
| Velvet bent | |
|---|---|
| Red top | |
| Creeping bent | |
| Brown top | |
| Tall oatgrass | |
| Cocksfoot | |
| Tall fescue | |
| Sheep’s fescue, Fine-leaved | |
| Sheep’s fescue, Hard fescue | |
| Meadow fescue | |
| Red fescue, Chewings fescue | |
| Italian ryegrass (including Westerwolds ryegrass) | |
| Perennial ryegrass | |
| Hybrid ryegrass | |
| Timothy, Small timothy | |
| Annual meadowgrass | |
| Wood meadowgrass | |
| Smooth-stalked meadowgrass | |
| Rough-stalked meadowgrass | |
| Birdsfoot trefoil | |
| White lupin | |
| Narrow-leaved lupin (Blue lupin) | |
| Yellow lupin | |
| Trefoil Black medick | |
| Lucerne | |
| Sainfoin | |
| Alsike clover | |
| Red clover | |
| White clover | |
| Hungarian vetch | |
| Common vetch | |
| Hairy vetch | |
| Swede | |
| Fodder kale | |
| Fodder radish | 2 kg |
| Field pea | |
| Field bean | 3 kg |
| Mixtures | 7 kg |
SCHEDULE 8 — LIMITS OF VARIATION
GERMINATION
| Minimum percentage of germination | Limit of variation |
|---|---|
| per cent | 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
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