Guidance

Seed sampling: instructions

Instructions for seed samplers on seed certification in England and Wales.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 1 October 2014
• Last updated: 18 September 2017 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Instructions to licensed and official seed samplers in England and Wales

PDF, 1.01 MB, 73 pages

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Details

This document is for licensed seed samplers to help them in their official duties. It provides instructions on seed sampling as part of the seed certification process in England and Wales.

It provides guidance on:

• conditions and functions of a licensed seed sampler
• preparations before sampling
• sampling, sealing and labelling of seed lots
• dual sampling
• mixtures
• small packages

Published 1 October 2014
Last updated 18 September 2017 + show all updates

1. 18 September 2017

   Instructions updated - August 2017

2. 6 April 2017

   Updated instructions - April 2017

3. 5 May 2016

   Updated instructions

4. 1 October 2014

   First published.