Division 2 F1

In the case of hybrids of Brassica napus produced using male sterility the seed shall conform with the conditions and standards set out in points (a) to (d).

1. (a)

   The seed shall have sufficient identity and purity as regards the varietal characteristics of its components, including male sterility or restoration of fertility;

2. (b)

   F2The minimum varietal purity of the seed shall be:

   • basic seed, female component: 99,0 %,

   • basic seed, male component: 99,9 %,

   • certified seed of winter swede rape varieties: 90,0 %,

   • certified seed of spring swede rape varieties: 85,0 %;

3. (c)

   Seed shall not be certified as certified seed unless due account has been taken of the results of official post-control plot tests on samples of basic seed taken officially and carried out during the growing season of the seed entered for certification as certified seed to ascertain whether the basic seed has met the requirements for basic seed laid down in respect of identity as regards the characteristics of the components, including male sterility, and the standards for basic seed laid down in respect of the minimum varietal purity laid down in point (b).

   In the case of basic seed of hybrids, the varietal purity may be assessed by appropriate biochemical methods;

4. (d)

   The compliance with the standards of the minimum varietal purity laid down in point (b) in respect of certified seed of hybrids shall be monitored by official post-control tests on an appropriate proportion of samples taken officially. Appropriate biochemical methods may be utilised.