# The Seed Marketing Regulations 2011, Paragraph 38: Meaning of “certified seed, first generation”

Extent: E+W+S+NI

Certified seed, first generation is seed of monoecious hemp, flax, linseed or soya—
(a) produced directly from basic seed or, if the breeder so requests, from pre-basic seed that satisfies the conditions for basic seed;
(b) intended either for the production of—
(i) certified seed, second generation;
(ii) where appropriate, certified seed, third generation; or
(iii) for purposes other than the production of seed of oil or fibre plants.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/463/schedule/2/paragraph/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/seed-marketing-regulations-2011/schedule-2/paragraph-38
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