Laboratory Analyses of Norwegian Certified Seed Potatoes for Virus and Ring Rot (Clavibacter sepedonicus)

d by Regulation no 1447 dated 2 July 1996 on seed potatoes. According to the regulation, the Buyer is responsible for conducting laboratory tests to ensure that the lots meet the conditions for approval. Please see Appendix 2 – The Buyer's requirement specifications – for further details.

The import of seed potatoes into Norway is not permitted for reasons of plant health. As a result, Norwegian seed potato crops provide the basis for all potato cultivation in Norway. The seed potato production is governe