Guidance

Crop inspections: instructions

Instructions for crop inspectors on seed certification in England and Wales.

Applies to England and Wales

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Instructions to licensed and official crop inspectors in England and Wales

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This document is for licensed and official crop inspectors to help them with their official duties.

It provides instructions on crop inspections as part of the seed certification process in England and Wales.

The first part of the booklet provides an introduction to those aspects of crop inspection which are common to all species.

The second part of the booklet provides detailed guidance for each crop group.

Published 1 October 2014
Last updated 18 January 2018 + show all updates
  1. Document updated

  2. Instructions updated November 2016

  3. Instructions updated March 2016

  4. First published.