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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.
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