These Regulations amend the Seed Marketing Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/463).

Regulation 2 amends one of the requirements as regards the sealing of packages of seed. Regulation 3 amends one of the requirements relating to samples taken for enforcement purposes.

Regulation 4 allows the Secretary of State to make arrangements for any person to act under the Secretary of State’s responsibility in carrying out official measures. Regulations 5 and 6 make minor amendments.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact, or no significant impact, on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.