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The International Seed
Testing Association (ISTA) is the only worldwide organisation
dedicated to seed testing. At the moment ISTA has members in
more than 70 countries all over the world. Its primary purpose
is to develop, adopt and publish standard procedures for
sampling and testing seeds and to promote uniform application
of these procedures for evaluation of seeds moving in
international trade.
Consequently ISTA
provides the global seed industry with standardised techniques
for seed quality control. Seed testing laboratories that meet
the requirements of ISTA can apply for accreditation.
Accredited laboratories are allowed to issue ISTA's
International Seed Analysis Certificates for each lot tested.
These certificates can be seen as a passport for international
trade. So, ISTA facilitates the global seed industry with
standardised techniques and harmonisation of the application
of these techniques. |
