The Seed Marketing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016

Meaning of “certified seed, first generation”

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33.  Certified seed, first generation is seed of monoecious hemp, flax, linseed or soya—

(a)produced directly from basic seed or, if the breeder so requests, from pre-basic seed that satisfies the conditions for basic seed;

(b)intended for the production of—

(i)certified seed, second generation;

(ii)where appropriate, certified seed, third generation; or

(iii)for purposes other than the production of seed of oil or fibre plants.