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Regulation 7 Classification of seed potatoes

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(1)

Basic seed potatoes produced in Great Britain shall be classified by an authorised officer into one of the following classes “VTSC1”, “VTSC2”, “Super Elite 1”, “Super Elite 2”, “Super Elite 3”, “Elite 1”, “Elite 2”, “Elite 3” or “AA” in accordance with the requirements specified in Schedule 1 and Schedule 3.

(2)

Certified seed potatoes produced in Great Britain shall be classified by an authorised officer in accordance with the requirements specified in Schedule 1.

(3)

Application for classification shall be made in writing to the Minister with such information in such form and in such manner as he may require.

(4)

The Minister may withdraw a certificate where he is reasonably satisfied that the seed potatoes covered by the certificate have not been harvested, stored or prepared for marketing so as to ensure that seed potatoes of one class and variety are kept separate from seed potatoes of any other class or variety, or from other potatoes.