Devised by NIAB: Agricultural Crop Characterisation team
The Seed Marketing Regulations require three building blocks before certification can take place: the crop, seed and variety stages. The crop stage consists of the entry of a seed lot for multiplication, then entry of a seed crop, followed by inspection to assess if it meets the conditions specified in the regulations and issuing of a report. The seed stage is sampling and testing of seed to assess if it meets the standards specified in the regulations, and issuing of a report. The variety stage requires that seed must be of a variety that is on the UK National List before it can be marketed.
Licensed crop inspectors are licensed under The Seed Marketing Regulations. The duties of a licensed crop inspector are described in these regulations and in the crop inspector licence.
This online course provides training for the Fodder and Oilseed Crop Inspectors licence.