Decree No. 206 / 2004 Coll.
Order laying down the requirements for sampling, procedures and methods for testing seed and seed seed
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206
DECLARATION
of 15 April 2004
laying down the sampling requirements, procedures and methods for testing seed and seed seed
The Ministry of Agriculture shall determine, pursuant to Articles 4 (14) and 7 (6) of Act No. 219 / 2003 Coll., on the putting into circulation of seeds and propagating plants and on the amendment of certain laws (Law on the circulation of seed and seed) (hereinafter referred to as "the Act ') and in accordance with European Community law: 1)
Preliminary provisions
(1) This decree (1) implements the relevant provisions of the European Community2) and regulates:
(a) the maximum weight of the lot of propagating material;
(b) the procedure for checking the accompanying documents of the lot of propagating material, the technological process and the method of sampling, the procedures for evaluating the seed crops and the methods for testing the propagating material to determine its characteristics.
(2) For the purposes of this decree:
(a) a partial sample - a small, approximately equal quantity of seed or seed, which is collected in one case from randomly selected lot sites;
(b) aggregate sample - the sample resulting from the sprinkling and mixing of all incremental samples from one lot;
(c) a laboratory sample - a sample of the minimum prescribed weight referred to in Annex 5, produced by division from the aggregate sample and intended to be sent to the laboratory; the laboratory sample may be the aggregate sample,
(d) a reserve sample - a sample intended for storage for any further tests, prepared in the same way as the laboratory sample; shall bear the designation "Reserve sample 'with the symbol" R';
(e) a revision sample - a sample for re-assessment of the health status of seed potatoes,
(f) by an official sample - a sample taken and supplemented by a sample;
(g) a sample for the growing test - a sample intended for the growing test for the determination of species and varietal purity and authenticity, health status or hybrid;
(h) a common sample - a sample taken together and adjusted by the supplier and the customer;
(i) a private sample - a sample which does not comply with the requirements of the official or common sample;
(j) a standard sample - a sample of a variety which is intended for comparison in plant and laboratory tests of varietal identity,
(k) the control sample - a sample taken by an official sampled party for the purpose of checking the quality of propagating material put into circulation or for the purposes of official supervision pursuant to Article 17 (11) of the Act,
(l) test sample - a sample of the mass set out in Annex 5 and intended to be used for the determination of mixtures of other plant species in pieces,
(m) the basic test sample - a sample weighing as set out in Annex 5 and intended to determine the purity of the seed as a percentage,
(n) homogeneity of seed (homogeneity) - uniformity of seed lot within natural variability,
(o) heterogeneity of seed (diversity) - inconsistency of the seed lot in which the different components of the quality characterisation are not evenly distributed,
(p) egalisation - mixing of seed lots or parts thereof of the same species and variety,
(r) the sample for determining the health status of seed potatoes - the number of tubers collected after the completion of vegetation referred to in Annex 1;
(s) sample list - packaging of the official or reserve sample,
(t) adjustment - operations involving the packaging, closure and labelling of a sample or seed lot,
(u) by an official sampling officer - an employee of the Central Audit and Examination Institute of the Agricultural Institute (hereinafter referred to as the Institute) authorised to take an official sample or a natural person authorised by the Institute to take samples pursuant to Article 17 (3) of the Act;
(v) by an official inspector (hereinafter referred to as "the viewer") - an employee of the Institute authorised to carry out seed inspections or a natural person appointed by the Institute to carry out seed shows pursuant to Article 17 (2) of the Act.
Procedure for checking accompanying documents
Before sampling, the supplier shall submit the following documents to the samples:
(a) a completed and signed application pursuant to Article 6 (1) of the Act;
(b) accompanying documents of the lot (proof of recognition of the crop),
(c) the records referred to in Article 7 (1) of the Act,
(d) the registration of the labels used in accordance with Annex 2;
(e) the completed data on the sample list referred to in Annex 2,
(f) in the case of seed potatoes filled out with the label on the form referred to in Annex 2.
Technological procedure and method of sampling
[Articles 4 (15) and 7 (6) (l) of the Law]
(1) When sampling (hereinafter "sampling ') seed and seed shall be carried out in such a way that a sample of the specified weight referred to in Annex 5 is available for laboratory or mechanical analyses and growing tests, in which all the ingredients are contained in the same proportion as the whole lot from which the sample is taken.
(2) Sampling for the purpose of issuing official documents may be carried out only by a sample maker.
(3) The lot prepared for sampling must be homogeneous and must not exceed the weight laid down in Annex 5 by more than 5%. The larger quantities shall be divided into several separate lots.
(4) The sampling of seed and seed seed carried out in the framework of the certification procedure, the control of the production and circulation of seed and seed and planting and the surveillance of the Institute pursuant to Article 17 (11) of the Act shall be carried out using the technological procedures set out in Annex 1.
(5) For samples, the supplier shall prepare the necessary technical sampling aids set out in Annex 1.
(1) The minimum weight of laboratory seed samples of each species is given in Annex 5 and, for a mixture, is determined by the species having the highest weight content in the mixture.
(2) The minimum size of seed potatoes samples is given in Annex 5.
(3) The minimum sample size of the onion seed and garlic seed is given in Annex 5.
(4) The minimum sample size of vegetable seedlings is given in Annex 1.
(5) The minimum size of the samples for growing tests is given in Annex 5.
(6) The maximum weight of the lot of propagating material is laid down in Annex 5.
(7) In the case of lots of seed of special varieties or hybrids whose weight is equal to or less than 1% of the maximum weight of the lot, the weight of the laboratory sample may be reduced to the weight level specified in Annex 5 for the test sample for purity analysis. In this case, no numerical determination of the ingredients of other plant species can be made. This rule also applies to samples taken for the vegetation test.
(8) In the case of hybrid vegetable varieties of the first filial generation, the minimum weight of the laboratory seed sample may be reduced to a quarter of the weight referred to in Annex 5, with a sample of at least 5 g and comprising at least 400 seeds.
(9) If the laboratory sample does not have the prescribed mass, the laboratory tests shall be postponed until the new sample has been delivered. The exception shall be the case of non-compliance with the mass referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8. In this case, analysis may be carried out from a sample of less weight or from a lower number of seeds (e.g. germination capacity of only 200 seeds). The analysis document shall then state the following: "Test from a sample of reduced weight or less than specified seed '.
(10) The minimum weight of the test sample is prescribed for determining the moisture content of the seed
(a) 100 g for cereals (except millet), leguminous vegetables, maize and sorghum;
(b) 50 g for other species;
the condition is that the sample panel must be fully filled and tightly closed. In justified cases (measurement of humidity on the electric humidifier) a higher sample weight may be required.
(11) For the determination of erucic acid and glucosinolates for rape seed, a minimum test sample weight of 100 g is prescribed.
(12) For the test of varietal identity and purity electrophoretically, the minimum weight of the seed sample shall be 100 g, for seed potatoes for the determination of the identity of the variety the minimum sample size 10 tubers and for the determination of the purity of the lot 100 tubers.
(1) In the case of seed sampling, the signs of heterogeneity in the seed lot shall not be detected. Sampling may be refused if the lot shows heterogeneity. In case of doubt, the seed heterogeneity test may be carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex 1.
(2) A lot of seed must be stored in such a way that each individual package of lot, even when stored on pallets, is accessible for inspection and sampling. Otherwise, sampling cannot be performed.
(3) If the requirements set out in paragraphs 2 to 4 and paragraphs 1 and 2 are met, the sample shall be taken in accordance with the technological procedure set out in Annex 1.
(1) A lot of seed ready for sampling may be stored in bags, large-volume tanks, fence pallets or may be in bulk. In the case of bulk seed, or large volume bags where it is not possible to take a test sample after final treatment, the sampled sample must be taken during sorting. In such cases, the supplier shall notify the start date of the grading to the sample maker at least 24 hours in advance. The packages must be marked with an official label and a safety-belt; in the case of bulk seed, the label shall accompany the accompanying document.
(2) The seed potatoes shall be sampled in accordance with the procedures set out in Annex 1.
(3) Sampling of onion and garlic seed shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in Annex 1.
(4) The sampling of vegetable seedlings for the control of species and variety identity and, where appropriate, purity or health status shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in Annex 1.
(1) The following packaging shall be used for official samples:
(a) multi-ply paper samples with completely lined bottom, glued side links, and with the data prescribed in Annex 2 in such a way as to prevent undesirable manipulation of the sample,
(b) a sample panel of impermeable material sealed to the test of moisture and to detect the presence of animal pests and samples of seeds deliberately underdried for packaging in gas-tight containers;
(c) new sacks of thick fabric intended for seed potato samples;
(d) onion and garlic seed bags ensuring breathability of packaging.
(2) Each official sample shall be marked in such a way that there is a clear link between the seed, lot and sample. Official documents of the results of the analysis shall be issued by the Institute or by the authorised person only on the basis of an analysis of the official sample.
(3) The seal intended to seal the official samples shall be issued by the Institute only to the sampled entity, which shall ensure that their unauthorised use does not occur.
(4) The official samples shall be properly sealed and sealed by the samples in such a way that no handling of the sample is possible without apparent breach of the seal. Applications which form an integral part of the samples shall be placed by or under the supervision of the sample in a separate envelope which shall be sealed and stamped and signed by the samples and placed in bulk.
(5) The seed samples shall be packed in such a way as to prevent damage to the seed during transport. The sample shall be prepared for dispatch, sealed, stamped and signed if sent by post. Samples in multi-layer paper bags to be sent by mail, the sample maker inserts individually into the cloth bags and seals the entire contents.
(6) Laboratory samples must be sent for laboratory testing without undue delay. Laboratory samples from lots to which international certificates will be issued shall be sent to the supplier at the expense of the sample.
(7) The provisions of paragraph 1 (a), (c) and (d) and paragraphs 2 to 5 also apply to samples taken for vegetation tests.
(8) Samples for growing tests are sent by the supplier to the test station without undue delay in accordance with the instructions of the Institute.
(9) Samples of seed potatoes intended for medical or mechanical analysis shall be sent by the supplier to a place designated by the Institute.
(1) When receiving the samples delivered, check
(a) the marking of the packaging by the samples;
(b) the type of seal or seal, its integrity and integrity of the packaging of the sample (for common samples, the type of sealing shall be described),
(c) the conformity of the data, in particular the lot number, on the bag and on the accompanying document and the completeness of the data on the document.
(2) If a staff member of the Institute finds that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 have been met when receiving samples received, he shall notify the supplier without delay.
(3) If defects are detected by
(a) paragraph 1 (a) and (c) shall be tested following the removal of these defects;
(b) paragraph 1 (b) is not accepted for testing and the supplier must request new sampling.
(4) A registration number shall be assigned to the sample received, which shall also appear on the breakdown card or other accompanying test document. These documents shall accompany the sample throughout the test period.
(5) After the tests have been carried out, laboratory seed samples and seed samples for growing tests shall be stored at least until the end of the next growing season of the relevant crop. The storage conditions shall be such that the quality of the seed in the samples is not reduced. If any samples have to be disposed of prematurely, a record of their destruction must be made in the relevant sample records.
(6) A seed reserve sample shall be stored on the spot and under conditions determined by the Institute for a period of 2 years, unless otherwise specified on the seed label put into circulation.
(7) Samples of seed potatoes, including samples for growing tests, shall be discarded after completion of the prescribed tests.
Procedures and methods for testing propagating and planting material
(1) Specimens of crops shall be carried out by an excess in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex 3.
(2) The supplier may request the Institute to suspend the proceedings for the recognition of the propagation crop only until the date of the inspections in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex 3.
(3) If the propagation crop does not satisfy its characteristics under the conditions laid down for the category indicated in the application for its recognition, it may be recognised in a lower category or stage at the request of the supplier in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex 3.
(4) The vegetative tests carried out in accordance with Annex 4 are applied
(a) for checking the varietal and species authenticity and purity;
(b) to determine the percentage of hybrid;
(c) to check the health status of seed or seed potatoes;
(d) to determine the percentage of weeds in sugar beet seed and fodder beet,
(e) follow-up checks on standard vegetable seeds;
(f) as an entry and exit test for seed certification under the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development;
(g) as a possible part of the complaint procedure.
(5) The procedure for carrying out the vegetation tests is set out in Annex 4. The Institute shall draw up a registration in accordance with the model set out in Annex 2.
(1) Moisture samples and pest samples shall be tested immediately upon delivery to the laboratory and disposed of after completion of analysis. Other samples shall be tested gradually and without undue delay.
(2) For laboratory testing of seed and seed, testing procedures are used which are compatible with methods issued by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) where such procedures exist for certain determination.
(3) Annex 5 sets out the methods of testing propagating material for the identification of the characteristics of seeds, seed potatoes, onions and garlic seed.
(4) Proof of the quality of seed and seed shall be issued after completion of all the tests laid down for the seed and seed species concerned.
(1) Samples for subsequent checks on propagating material of agricultural, vegetable and fruit species, vine and vegetable seedlings of varieties listed in the species listed and ornamental species, carried out in the form of comparative trials and tests within the countries of the European Communities, shall be taken from propagating material:
(a) originating in third countries;
(b) suitable for organic farming;
(c) put into circulation to preserve genetic diversity.
(2) These tests are intended to check compliance with the conditions under which seed and seed are put into circulation and to harmonise methods of testing and certification. For fruit and ornamental propagating material and vegetable seedlings, compliance with plant health rules shall also be checked.
(3) Sampling shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 to 7.
(4) The sampling and testing referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 shall be carried out by the Institute.
(1) A lot of seed of the same species and variety, whole or part of it, may be egulated, provided that they have already been in the recognition procedure. If seed is egulated by lots of different categories or generations, the resulting category or generation will be the lowest of the series used.
(2) The legalized lot shall bear the lot number within the assigned number series and the first digit in the lot number shall indicate the year of egalisation.
(3) The legalized lot is subject to a new recognition procedure.
Efficacy
This decree shall take effect on the day of its publication.
Minister:
Ing. Palas v. r.
Příloha č. 1
Annex No 1 to Decree No. 206 / 2004 Coll.
Technological methods and methods of sampling of seed and seed
1. Technical aids
(a) sampling equipment (point sampling device, two-shell rod, automatic sampling device),
(b) child,
(c) a bucket and a blade for mixing the sample;
(d) scales;
(e) stitching needle, twine,
(f) sample panel (multilayer paper bag),
(g) airtight packaging (e.g. PE or PP bottle) for the collection of seed for the determination of moisture and, where appropriate, for the detection of the presence of pests in storage;
(h) cloth bag,
(i) the working surface (table) for sample adjustment and administrative activity during sampling.
2. Methods of incremental sampling
2.1. Manual sampling
(1) For most seed species with the exception of heavily spillage, partial samples are taken
(a) the closed packaging - point (Nobbe) sampling device, which must be long enough for its oval opening near the pointed end to at least the centre of the packaging, unless the packaging is accessible from opposite sides, shall be long enough to reach the opposite wall of the packaging.
1. For cereals, the minimum inside diameter of the sampling device shall be approximately 14 mm,
2. for larger seeds (maize), the minimum inside diameter of the sampling device shall be approximately 20 mm,
3. for clover and similar seeds, the minimum inside diameter of the sampling device shall be approximately 10 mm.
The width of the hole in the sample casing is at least twice the maximum diameter of the sampled seeds or impurities that may be present in the batch, the length of the hole is twice to five times the width of the hole. The maximum sample diameter is five times the maximum sample seed diameter.
(b) of open packages and of seed in bulk - double-walled rod sampling with a length corresponding at least to the height of the packaging or the height of the seed in storage.
The recommended dimensions of the sample maker are: length 762 mm, minimum inside diameter 25 mm, width of openings in the outer casing of the sample maker is at least twice the maximum diameter of the sampled seeds or impurities that may be present in the lot, length of openings is at least twice the width of the hole, maximum length of the hole is not determined, the opening can be as long as the whole sampling unit.
This sample is injected vertically. The inside of the tube divides the compartments into several (at least three) separate chambers.
The sample shall be inserted into the seed in a closed state, the tube shall rotate each other so that the cracks of the inner tube are opened and waited for the sample to be filled. It is then closed again, withdrawn and emptied into a suitable hopper or on a suitable pad. The closure must be carried out in such a way as not to damage the seed. A single incremental sample shall be considered as the whole content of such a type of sampling device, not the content of one of its chambers.
(2) The sampling method is most appropriate for the following genera: Agryron, Agrostis, Alopecurus, Anthony anthus, Arrhenatherum, Bromus, Cynthia, Cynosurus, Dactylis, Descampsia, Elytrigia, Festuca, Holcus, Lolium, Panicum, Poa and Trisetum. This method is also most appropriate for the sampling of seeds which could be damaged by the use of samples such as large seed legumes or seeds with low moisture content, as well as for seed belts and seed mats. To facilitate the taking of incremental samples from the lower parts of the bags, the seed shall first be removed. The bags from which the incremental samples are taken from the upper, median or lower parts shall be selected at random. When sampling, care must be taken to ensure that the fingers around the collected sample are firmly clamped and that the collected seed cannot escape from the palm.
(3) Seeds of species with very fine seeds should be dumped on a clean mat before sampling and a sample taken with a spoon from different locations.
(4) When sampling small packages, the procedure is as follows: The weight of 100 g of seed shall be considered as the basic unit. If the weight of the seed in each package is not more than 100 g, such packages may constitute incremental samples to form the aggregate sample. When sampling seed lots in the form of seed bands or seed mats, individual packages or parts of strips or mats shall be taken as incremental samples.
2.2 Sampling using an automatic sampling device
2.2.1. Use of automatic sampling device
(1) Partial samples shall be taken from the seed stream when filling into packaging.
(2) Requirements for the operation of an automatic sampling device
(a) the incremental samples are taken from the seed stream evenly throughout its cross-section and the frequency of their collection is controlled by a time switch;
(b) the incremental samples are carried by a line from the sampling device to the container in the collection cabinet;
(c) the seeds of this establishment must not fall, by reflection or otherwise, outside the collection vessels;
(d) the contents of one vessel must correspond to the size of the aggregate sample;
(e) the collection cabinet shall be lockable;
(f) the sampling cabinet, the time switches and all seed management connections from the sampling unit to the collection cabinet shall be sealed;
(g) the sampling agent must not damage the seed or make a choice between the seeds on the basis of their size, hovering or ploughness.
(3) The automatic sampling device shall be installed according to the manufacturer's technological conditions and its operation for the purpose of official sampling shall be approved by the Institute.
(4) When using an automatic sampling device for the purpose of official sampling, this sampling device shall be locked and accessible only to an authorised sampling operator.
(5) Additional requirements for the operation and security of an automatic sampling device
(a) the sampling mechanism, including the time switch, shall be placed in a lockable housing;
(b) the piping between the sampling device and the collection cabinet shall be so long that the fall of seed into the collection vessel cannot cause any damage to the seed sampled;
(c) if the manifold is divided and duplicated above the collection cabinet, a sample shall be collected for the laboratory of the cleaning station into a container outside the collection cabinet;
(d) the collection cabinet is firmly attached to the ground and secured against any displacement, opening by itself and shall comply with the following conditions:
1. there shall be no holes in the shell other than a hole for the seed supply, a slot for the insert of the ticket indicating the lot number, an opening for the outlet of the external control mechanism of the rotating device with collecting vessels and a sufficiently spacious handling hole for the removal of sample collection vessels;
2. inside it contains a rotary device with individual collecting containers. The control of this device shall be so designed that it is possible to operate the fifth wheel in only one direction within 360 ° outside the case without the possibility of reversing; the reverse movement of the fifth wheel, or turning to the starting position, is only possible when the cabinet is open,
3. the individual containers must be evenly distributed so that, even if more seed is present, the sample cannot be degraded by mixing seed from several containers,
4. the key to the cabinet has a sample maker, the second key is stored in the sample-sealed envelope at the responsible cleaner's office,
(e) the time intervals of the switch shall be set so that, in the time needed to clean the seed lot, the sampling of such incremental samples is carried out, corresponding to approximately four times the laboratory sample by weight.
(6) If the time pulse setting does not correspond to the capacity of the collection vessel, two collection vessels with the prescribed marking may be used for a sample from one batch.
(7) The operation of the automatic sampling device shall be recorded with data identical to those on the leaves in the collection containers, supplemented by the type, variety and weight of the sampled lot. This register shall be checked by the staff member of the Institute.
2.2.2. Procedure for operating an automatic sampling device
(1) Before cleaning the seed lot, the operator shall throw a ticket with the lot number, date and hour of start of cleaning the lot into the collection container with a slot and record in the book of the automatic sampling device.
(2) Upon completion of the cleaning of the lot, the operator will again throw a ticket with the lot number, the date and hour of completion of the cleaning of the lot and record in the book of the automatic sampling device.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Decree No. 206 / 2004 Coll., laying down the sampling requirements, procedures and methods for testing seed and seed seed |
|---|---|
| Regulation Type | Order |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 26.04.2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective from | 26.04.2004 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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