# The Vegetable Seeds Regulations 1993, Regulation 9A: Labelling of packages—breeder’s confirmation


(1) No person shall have in his possession any package of seed in respect of which a breeder’s confirmation for Pre-basic Seed or Basic Seed has been applied for unless it has been, not later than the time of sealing under regulation 8A, labelled, inscribed or otherwise dealt with in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (9) of this regulation.
(2) Subject to the exception in paragraph (3) below, packages of seeds shall have affixed on the outside an official label containing, as appropriate to the seeds, particulars of the matters specified, and being at least the size and of the colour also specified in Part I of Schedule 6 and over-stamped “not certified”, which shall be either an adhesive label or a label secured to the package by a sealing device approved by the Ministers.
(3) The official label referred to in paragraph (2) above shall not be required when all of the particulars to be included therein are included in the official inner label placed in the package in accordance with paragraph (5) below and the package is sufficiently transparent to enable such particulars to be readily legible through it.
(4) If in accordance with paragraph 2 of Schedule 2A (applications for breeder’s confirmation) a breeder’s confirmation shall have been issued in respect of seed of a lower percentage of germination than that specified in Schedule 4 the fact shall be stated on the official label and where possession of the package is transferred to another person, the transferor shall affix a label to the outside of the package containing a statement of the germination of the seeds together with his name and address and the reference number of the lot.
(5) A package shall contain an official inner label which shall be of the same colour as, and in addition to the official label affixed to the outside of the package in accordance with paragraph (2) above. The official inner label shall contain particulars of the reference number of the lot and of the kind of seed and the variety; except that if such particulars are printed indelibly on the outside of the package or if the official label is an adhesive or tear-resistant label, an official inner label shall not be required.
(6) If a package of seeds shall have been re-sealed in accordance with regulation 8A(4) this fact shall be stated on the official label, together with the month and year of re-sealing and the name of the authority responsible for the re-sealing.
(7) If any seeds have been subjected to any chemical treatment this fact and the nature of the treatment or the proprietary name of the chemical used in the treatment shall be stated either—
(a) on a separate label,
(b) on the label referred to in paragraph (2) or (4) above, or
(c) where paragraph (3) above applies, on the official inner label referred to in that paragraph,
and also, except where the information prescribed by this paragraph is given on an adhesive or tear-resistant label, either on the outside of the package or in a statement enclosed in the package.
(8) The particulars and information given in accordance with this regulation shall be given in English but may also be given in other languages.
(8A) Where the kind or variety of seed is indicated on a label or marking it must be in Roman characters and the kind of seed may be designated by common name only or by common name and Latin name.
(9) For the purposes of this regulation, references in Schedule 6 to the “Certifying Authority” shall, in the case of a breeder’s confirmation, be taken to be references to that authority as issuer of the confirmation.
(10) Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, no person shall wilfully reproduce, remove, alter, deface, conceal or misuse in any way any label affixed to, contained in or marked on any package of seeds or which is to be so affixed, contained or marked, except as may occur in the course of opening the package for the purpose of sowing or for any other lawful purpose.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/2008/regulation/9A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/vegetable-seeds-regulations-1993/regulation-9A
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