Regulation 5 Quality requirements for plant materialE1I1

at the place of production it was found, at least on visual inspection, to be practically free from all pests listed in relation to that plant material in the Annex to Directive 93/61/EEC;

the quantity of any RNQP present on the plant material does not, at least on visual inspection, exceed the threshold set out in respect of that RNQP in the Annex to Directive 93/61/EEC;

it is found, at least on visual inspection, to be practically free from any pests which reduce its usefulness and quality as plant material, other than those pests listed in the Annex to Directive 93/61/EEC in relation to that plant material;

it complies with the requirements concerning F3GB quarantine pests, F4PFA quarantine pests and RNQPs set out in the EU Plant Health Regulation and in the implementing acts adopted pursuant to that Regulation, including measures adopted pursuant to Article 30(1) of that Regulation;

it is substantially free from any defects, including unsatisfactory vigour and dimensions and imbalances between roots, stems and leaves, likely to impair its usefulness as plant material;

it has adequate identity and purity relative to its genus or species and variety;

it belongs to a variety the seeds of which may be marketed in accordance with, in relation to England, the Seed Marketing Regulations 2011, and, in relation to Wales, the Seed Marketing (Wales) Regulations 2012; and

it is in lots of sufficiently homogeneous composition and origin.