Sampling from sacks – minimum number of containers to be sampled
6. When the seed lot is in sacks or similar sized containers each containing at least 15 kilograms of seed and not more than 100 kilograms of seed, the minimum number of containers to be sampled shall be in accordance with the following table:–
| Number of containers in which the seed lot is contained | Minimum number of containers to be sampled |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | 3 primary samples from each container |
| 5 8 | 2 primary samples from each container |
| 9 15 | 1 primary sample from each container |
| 16 30 | A total of 15 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container |
| 31 59 | A total of 20 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container |
| 60 or more | A total of 30 primary samples with each sample being taken from a different container |