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Certification schemes and Marketing regulations

Certification schemes

Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS) is a statutory scheme which is designed to ensure that seed potatoes marketed meet the standards specified in the Seed Potatoes Regulations 1991 (as amended) which implement the requirements of EC Directive 2002/56/EC on the marketing of seed potatoes. The SPCS aims to protect purchasers by addressing quality in respect of health, trueness to variety and freedom from mixtures. Click here for details of explanatory leaflets and forms in respect of the SPCS.

Plant Health Propagation Scheme (PHPS) is a voluntary scheme which aims to promote the production and use of healthy, proven planting stock. It currently covers soft fruit (strawberries, berry fruit, currants), top fruit (apples, pears, cherries, plums), hops, cobnuts and bulbs (narcissus and iris). Click here for details of explanatory leaflets and forms in respect of the PHPS.

Marketing regulations


When marketed within the UK plant material of ornamental, fruit and vegetable genera must satisfy minimum quality standards laid down by the Regulations. Such material must be accompanied by a supplier’s document when marketed. With some exceptions those supplying material must be registered and, in the case of fruit and vegetable genera, accredited, by the PHSI. In England and Wales, inspections of production premises are carried out by the PHSI. No charges are made.

Further details about these requirements can be found in the Plant Health Guide to Plant Passporting and Marketing Requirements (pdf - large file - you can also right-click link & Save Target As to your computer)


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Page last modified: 16 Oct 2006
Page published: 3 May 2003

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