Scotland is a major producer of quality seed potatoes. Seed potatoes produced and marketed in Scotland must be classified under the Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS). SASA is the Certifying Authority for seed potatoes in Scotland and this section gives information on seed potato classification (certification).

Before seed potatoes can be marketed they must meet the requirements of the Seed Potatoes (Scotland) Regulations 2000 and The Seed Potatoes (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2005 and 2007 which also implement the requirements of EC Council Directive 2002/56/EC.

Further detailed information on seed potato classification in Scotland and the requirements to be met by Scheme applicants can be found under the appropriate heading on the menu opposite.  Conditions applied to exports of Scottish seed potatoes to non-EU countries can be found on the Potato Export Conditions page. 

Each year a  Register of Seed Potatoes  is published in October and this gives detailed information on seed crops for which Inspection Report Forms have been issued by SASA.

Information gathered and held by SASA is covered by current disclosure legislation; please see  The SPCS Disclosure Policy page for more details.