Regulation 17 Tolerances for size and varietal purity

(1)

Where the size of the seed potatoes being marketed is stated pursuant to any of the provisions of these Regulations, the size of the seed potatoes shall be deemed to be correct–

(a)

if in the case of seed potatoes produced in Great Britain the percentage of the total weight of the potatoes to which the statement refers–

(i)

consisting of potatoes smaller than the minimum size stated; and

(ii)

consisting of potatoes larger than the maximum size stated,

does not exceed 2%;

(b)

if in the case of seed potatoes produced outside Great Britain the percentage of the total weight of the potatoes to which the statement refers–

(i)

consisting of potatoes smaller than the minimum size stated does not exceed 3%; and

(ii)

consisting of potatoes larger than the maximum size stated does not exceed 3%.

(2)

Where particulars of the variety of seed potatoes being marketed are stated pursuant to any provision of these Regulations, a tolerance as to varietal purity shall apply to the effect that the particulars shall not be held to be incorrectly stated by reason only that of the total number of potatoes to which the statement refers–

(a)

in the case of basic seed potatoes, not more than 0.1%; and

(b)

in the case of certified seed potatoes, not more than 0.2%,

of such total number consists of potatoes in relation to which any of the particulars so stated do not apply.