Search Legislation

Advanced Search

The Vegetable Seed (England) Regulations 2002

Status:

This is the original version (as it was originally made).

Not finally certified pre-basic seed harvested in another member State

29.—(1) In these Regulations “not finally certified pre-basic seed harvested in another member State” means pre-basic seed —

(a)to which sub-paragraph (2) applies;

(b)that has been harvested from a crop produced in another member State and has been found by a field examination of the crop carried out by or on behalf of the competent seed certification authority in the member State to satisfy the Directive crop conditions for basic seed;

(c)that has been packed in a sealed package in accordance with the requirements of Article 27(1) of the Vegetable Seed Directive and is labelled with a grey label;

(d)that has been imported into the United Kingdom as not finally certified seed; and

(e)that is accompanied by an Annex V(C) document relating to the seed issued by or on behalf of the competent seed certification authority in the member State in which the seed was harvested.

(2) This sub-paragraph applies to pre-basic seed of —

(a)a listed variety;

(b)a variety that is unlisted but in respect of which an application for listing has been made that has not been withdrawn or finally determined; or

(c)a previously listed variety for which a marketing extension is in force.

(3) In this paragraph “grey label” means, in relation to the seed contained in the package on which the label is affixed, a grey coloured label containing the following particulars —

(a)the name of the authority responsible for the field inspection of the crop and the member State or their commonly used initials;

(b)the species of the seed, indicated at least in Roman characters —

(i)under its botanical name, which may be given in abridged form and without the author’s name; or

(ii)under its common name; or

(iii)under both;

(c)the variety of the seed, indicated at least in Roman characters;

(d)the category of the seed;

(e)the field or lot reference number of the seed;

(f)the declared net or gross weight of the seed; and

(g)the words “seed not finally certified”.

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources