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SEED TESTING INTERNATIONAL   www.seedtest.org
ACCREDITATION  •
Laboratory IN44 staff with their ISTA Accreditation Certificate
using the constant oven method with no 
grinding, fine grinding and coarse grinding 
procedures, providing comprehensive seed 
quality assessment across a diverse range  
of crop groups.
The laboratory’s greatest asset is its dedicated 
and competent team. The facility is staffed by a 
Head of Quality Assurance, a Quality Manager, 
three Seed Analysts and two Seed Samplers, all 
committed to maintaining the highest standards 
of technical excellence and quality assurance. 
Through continuous training, participation in 
Proficiency Tests and adherence to validated 
procedures, the team ensures that all testing 
activities are performed with accuracy, 
consistency and impartiality. Supported by a 
modern laboratory infrastructure and  
well-maintained analytical equipment, the 
laboratory provides dependable testing services 
that meet the expectations of customers and 
regulatory authorities worldwide.
Go to the SeedWorks International Ltd 
membership page on the ISTA website:  
www.seedtest.org/en/membership/
seedworks-international-limited.html
On 19 January 2026, the laboratory underwent 
a comprehensive on-site ISTA accreditation 
audit by two eminent experts, Rasha El-Khadem 
and Christine Herzog, during which the quality 
management system, technical competence, 
testing procedures, equipment and personnel 
were thoroughly evaluated. Following the 
successful completion of the assessment, the 
Quality Assurance Laboratory of SeedWorks 
International Ltd was awarded ISTA Laboratory 
Accreditation, valid from 27 February 2026 to 
18 January 2029. The accreditation confirms the 
laboratory’s compliance with the ISTA Rules and 
its capability to perform accredited seed testing 
services to internationally recognised standards.
With this accreditation, SeedWorks International 
Ltd is authorised to issue the globally recognised 
ISTA Orange International Seed Lot Certificates 
(OIC) and ISTA Blue International Seed Sample 
Certificates (BIC). These certificates facilitate 
international seed trade by providing trusted, 
standardised and internationally accepted seed 
quality assurance, reducing technical barriers 
to trade and enhancing confidence among 
customers across global markets.
The ISTA accreditation represents a landmark 
achievement in SeedWorks International 
Ltd’s pursuit of scientific excellence, quality 
assurance and continuous improvement. As 
the company continues to expand its global 
presence, the Quality Assurance Laboratory will 
play a pivotal role in supporting research, seed 
production and international trade by delivering 
reliable, accurate and internationally compliant 
seed testing services that contribute to the 
advancement of the global seed industry.

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