S.C. Code Regs. § § 5-480

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 5-480 - Seed in Hermetically Sealed Containers

A. For agricultural and vegetable seeds labeled and packed in hermetically sealed containers, the nine months limitation of date of test in 5-474 is extended as provided therein.

B. The germination test for agricultural and vegetable seeds shall have been completed within thirty-six month period, exclusive of the calendar month in which the test was completed, if the following conditions are met:

(1) The seed was packaged within nine (9) months after harvest.

(2) The Water Vapor penetration standards are referenced to and meet the Hermetically-sealed containers section of the Federal Seed Act Regulations Part 201 section 201.36c.

C. The container is conspicuously labeled in not less than 8 point type to indicate:

(1) That the container is hermetically sealed;

(2) That the seed has been preconditioned as to moisture content;

(3) The calendar month and year in which the germination test was completed as well as all labeling information required in Article 2 of the South Carolina Seed Law;

(4) "Germination test valid until (month, year)" may be used. (Not to exceed 36 months from date of test.);

(5) Hermetically sealed seed is not relabeled as hermetically sealed.

S.C. Code Regs. § 5-480

Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.