Commission Implementing Directive 2014/21/EUShow full title

(1) The conditions for pre-basic seed potatoes of Union grade PBTC shall be as follows:

(a)

conditions concerning seed potatoes:

(i)

plants not breeding true to the variety, or plants of a different variety, shall not be present in the crop;

(ii)

plants affected by blackleg shall not be present in the crop;

(iii)

in the direct progeny, virus infection shall not be present in the crop;

(iv)

plants with mosaic symptoms or symptoms caused by leaf roll virus shall not be present in the crop;

(v)

the plants, including tubers, are produced through micro-propagation;

(vi)

the plants, including tubers, are produced in a protected facility and in a growing medium which is free from pests;

(vii)

tubers shall not be multiplied beyond the first generation.

(b)

lots shall be free from seed potatoes falling under any of the following points:

(i)

they are affected by rots;

(ii)

they are affected by black scurf;

(iii)

they are affected by common scab;

(iv)

they are affected by powdery scab;

(v)

they have become excessively shrivelled due to dehydration;

(vi)

they have external blemishes, including misshapen or damaged tubers.