# The Vegetable Seeds Regulations 1993, Paragraph 8: Sampling from large containers or seed in bulk

Extent: E+W+S

For the sampling of containers holding more than 100 kg of seed, and for the sampling of seed in bulk, primary samples shall be taken from different horizontal and vertical positions selected at random and the following shall be regarded as the minimum requirement:—
Lot weight
Number of primary samples to be taken
up to 500 kg
at least five primary samples
501-3000 kg
one primary sample for each 300 kg but not less than five
3001-20,000 kg
one primary sample for each 500 kg but not less than 10
20,001 kg and above
one primary sample for each 700 kg but not less than 40

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/2008/schedule/5/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/vegetable-seeds-regulations-1993/schedule-5/paragraph-8
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