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Traceability and changing rules

What should a seed-potato merchant check when repalletising bags?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; cargo and site specific assessment required

Applies to: England and Wales scheme; Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate administrations

Preserve official bag and container labels, seals and lot identity. Under the England and Wales Seed Potato Classification Scheme, packages need official labels and the marketing grade must match the buyer’s requirement. A pallet shipping label does not replace these seed certification controls.

What to check next

• Check the actual labels, not only a grower-register entry.
• Consult the scheme operator before opening, resealing or relabelling packages.

Sources

• APHA: Seed Potato Classification Scheme

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