Fees for seed testing, seed certification and associated seed functions: consultation

Purpose

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views from individuals and companies including Professional Operators (seed merchants, seed processors, seed packers), Licensed Crop Inspectors, Licensed Seed Samplers, Licensed Seed Testing Stations (LSTS), farmers and interested members of the public on the Scottish Government's proposal to:

• Amend fees for seed certification, seed testing & associated seed functions to allow full cost recovery

We are inviting responses to this consultation by 6 May 2020. Please respond to this consultation online at: https://consult.gov.scot/agriculture-and-rural-communities/fees-for-seed-testing-certification/

Any amendments to the fees will become effective from 1 July 2020.