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Regulation 2(1)

SCHEDULE 3PARTICULARS TO BE SPECIFIED IN AN OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OR A BREEDER’S CONFIRMATION

Particulars to be specified in an official certificate

1.  The following particulars shall be specified in an official certificate:—

(a)name and address of certifying authority;

(b)applicant’s name, address and, if appropriate, registered number;

(c)seed lot reference number;

(d)species / variety / category / level, as appropriate;

(e)net weight of seed lot and number of containers;

(f)seed treatment, if any;

(g)if the seed is Pre-Basic Seed or Basic Seed and the seed attains a lower percentage of germination than that specified in Part II of Schedule 4, a statement to that effect; and

(h)if the seed is of a Conservation Variety, the region of origin of seed production of the Conservation Variety.

Particulars to be specified in a breeder’s confirmation

2.  The following particulars shall be specified in a breeder’s confirmation:—

(a)name and address of issuing authority;

(b)applicant’s name, address and, if appropriate, registered number;

(c)seed lot reference number;

(d)species / variety, or the official application for protection number issued by the Plant Variety Rights Office and the breeder’s designation if appropriate, category / level, as appropriate;

(e)net weight of seed lot and number of containers;

(f)seed treatment, if any;

(g)a statement that the breeder’s confirmation does not constitute an official certificate and does not permit marketing of the seed; and

(h)if the seed is Pre-Basic Seed or Basic Seed and the seed attains a lower percentage of germination than that specified in Part II of Schedule 4, a statement to that effect.