Looking to work in the seed marketing sector, need to know what is required, look no further. The Guide to the Seeds (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) Regulations 1985 (as amended) is designed to provide you with a brief overview of what is available and what is involved and contact details.
Seed Merchants, Processors or Packers
Anyone wanting to market certified seed to produce a seed crop must be registered as a Seed Merchant, Seed Processor or Seed Packer. Registration forms (Form A) can be obtained from this Website. There is no fee for registration.
Licensed Seed Testing Station
Form B, provides the necessary information for a business wanting to register as a Licensed Seed Testing Station. A registration fee of £1,800.00 per annum is required.
Both of the above registrations are conditional on the approval of the Agricultural Staff /Chief Officer (Official Seed Testing Station, SASA) and the Plants, Horticulture and Potatoes Unit, (SEERAD)
Crop Inspectors
Anyone wishing to register as a cereal crop inspector, is initially required to attend the Crop Inspection Course held annually at Gogar Bank and then pass the exam. Courses details and the annual compulsory re-test are all organised by the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency. Cost £66 - £500.
Please contact Bob Sunter or Kate Flinn 0131 244 8815 or 8833 E-mail: Bob.Sunter@SASA.gsi.gov.uk
Seed Samplers
The Seed Sampler's Course and examination takes place in November at Gogar Bank Farm. Cost £74 - £280. For further information contact Ken Pearson or Russell Thomson on 0131 244 8885 or 8899. E-mail: Russell.Thomson@SASA.gsi.gov.uk