This document establishes the statutory fee structure for the inspection and certification of seed potatoes within Scotland as mandated by the 1990 regulatory framework. The regulations were drafted by the government of Great Britain to ensure cost recovery for administrative and field inspection services provided by agricultural authorities. It serves as the legal instrument defining the financial obligations of producers seeking official certification for their potato crops.

This document is a technical legal instrument intended for use by agricultural compliance officers and commercial potato producers. Experts note that while the text is highly specialized and dense, it remains a foundational reference for understanding the regulatory history of Scottish agricultural trade standards.