Article 8

The Member States shall require that basic seed, certified seed and commercial seed be marketed only in sufficiently homogeneous lots and in sealed X1packages bearing, as prescribed F1in Article 9, 10 or 10a, whichever is appropriate, a sealing device and markings.

Member States may, for the marketing of small quantities to the final consumer, provide for derogations from the provisions of paragraph 1 in respect of packaging, sealing and marking.