The Seed Marketing Regulations 2010

Fodder seed other than a mixture: labelling requirements

22.—(1) A supplier’s label on a small package of fodder seed (other than a mixture, for which see paragraph 23) must be the same colour as the official label for that category of seed.

(2) The following must appear on the label—

(a) the words “small EC ‘B’ package”;

(b) the name, address and identification number of the person affixing the label;

(c) the serial number;

(d) the reference number if the serial number does not enable the seed lot to be identified;

(e) the species;

(f) the net or gross weight of pure seed or the number of pure seeds;

(g) where granulated pesticides, pelleting substances or other solid additives are used, the nature of the additive and also the approximate ratio between the weight of the seed and the total weight;

(h) in the case of certified seed—

(i) the variety;

(ii) the category;

(iii) for grass seed of a variety for which an examination of its value for cultivation and use is not required the words “not intended for the production of fodder plants”;

(i) in the case of commercial seed the words “commercial seed”.