The Seed (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

PART I FUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE SPECIFIED IN A CROP INSPECTOR'S LICENCE

1.  To inspect crops grown to produce seed of a species to which the Seed Marketing Regulations apply, except pre-basic and basic seed, in accordance with instructions issued from time to time by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers for the purposes of seeds regulations to determine whether the crops meet the relevant standards prescribed in seeds regulations including–

(a) confirmation of the identity of the variety insofar as possible;

(b) the detection and recording of any species impurities or varietal impurities;

(c) the checking of compliance with isolation requirements; and

(d) the assessment of the general condition of the crop including–

(i) whether the crop is in a suitable condition for inspection;

(ii) any pesticide spray damage that may have been caused to the crop; and

(iii) the existence of weeds and diseases.

2.  To authenticate each seed lot sown to produce a seed crop and to record at least one label serial number used for such authentication.

3.  To issue a field inspection report following the inspection of a seed crop in accordance with seeds regulations.

4.  To submit to the Scottish Ministers such reports on the inspection of crops carried out by the licensed crop inspector as the Scottish Ministers may require.

5.  To keep records of crops inspected by the licensed crop inspector in such form as is required by the Scottish Ministers.