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ICS 65.020.20   
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DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARD  
 
Sunflower  seed — Requirements for certification  
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 Contents  Page 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  1 
2 Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  1 
3 Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  1 
4 Symbols (and abbreviated terms)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  4 
5 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  5 
6 Seed classes  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  6 
7 Field requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  6 
8 Field inspection  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 8 
9 Seed sampling and laboratory standards  ................................ ................................ ...........................  8 
10 Certificates  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  9 
11 Packaging and labelling ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  9 
12 Post -control tests  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  11 
 
 DEAS 823: 2024  
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 Foreword  
Development of the East African Standards has been necessitated by the need for harmonizing requirements 
governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is envisaged that through 
harmonized standardization, trade barriers that are encountered when goods and services are exchanged 
within the Community will be removed.  
In order to achieve this objective, the Community established an East African Standards Committee mandated 
to develo p and issue East African Standards.   
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with the representatives from the private sectors and consumer organizations. Draft East African Standards 
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received are discussed and incorporated before finalization of standards, in accordance with the procedures 
of the Community.  
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African Standards are therefore expected to ensure that they always have the latest versions of the standards 
they are implementing.  
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 Sunflower  seed — Requirements for certification  
1 Scope  
This Draft East African Standard specifies  the certification requirements for the  produc tion of pre-basic, basic 
and certified seed of sunflower  (Helianthus annuus  L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field 
standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging , labelling, and post -
control tests.   
2 Normative references  
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated 
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced 
document (includi ng any amendments) applies.  
International Seed Testing Association  (ISTA)  Rules   
OECD Seed Schemes Guidelines for  Control Plot Tests and Field Inspection of Seed Crops  
OECD Schemes  for Varietal Certification or the Control of Seed Moving in International  Trade  
UPOV Test guidelines for sunflower  
3 Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions given in ISTA, UPOV and OECD and the following 
shall apply.  
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization  at the following addresses:  
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/  
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp  
 
3.1 
seed tes t certificate  
legal document issued by the national seed certification authority and stating that a seed lot has met the 
prescribed requirements set in this standard  
3.2 
distinctness  
variety is deemed to be distinct if it is clearly distinguishable in at l east one character from any other variety 
whose existence is a matter of common knowledge at the time of filing the application for registration  
3.3 
field 
defined and identifiable area of land , or facility that is used to produce a seed crop under the seed certification 
scheme   
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field inspection  
examination  of a field  and or seed crop by an inspector  to confirm that the minimum requirements for seed 
certification have been met 
3.5 
field number  
number assigned to the field when the application form for ce rtification is submitted  
3.6 
germination  
emergence and development of a seedling  to a stage where the  aspect of its  essential structures indicate s 
whether or not it is able to  develop further into a satisfactory plant under favo urable conditions in  the fiel d 
3.7 
grower  
person or entity  registered to produce seed  
3.8 
hybrid variety  
type of variety produced by the controlled crossing of parent lines in a way prescribed by the breeder or 
maintainer  
3.9 
inert matter  
seed units and all other matter and structure s not defined  as pure seed or other seeds  
3.10 
isolation  
minimum distance  or time between  two crops of sunflower  that is  required to prevent contamination  either 
mechan ically or by cross pollination  
3.11 
inspector  
authorized official or accredited enti ty responsible for carrying out seed certification activities  
3.12 
Seed sampler  
person authorized by the national designated seed certification authority to do seed sampling  
3.13 
label  
tag or other device that is attached to or written , stamped or printed on any container of seed or that 
accompanies any lot of bulk seed and which describes the kind of seed and any ot her information required by 
relevant laws and regulations  
3.14 
previous cropping  
minimum period (seasons or years) that must elapse between th e production of a crop of the same species in 
a field and the production of a crop entered in the certifi cation scheme in the same field  
3.15 
maintainer  
person or organisation responsible for the production or maintenance of a bred variety included in a na tional 
list of varieties eligible for certification , and ensure that the variety remains true to type th roughout its full life -
span   
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 3.16 
national seed certification authority  
designated  authority responsible for conducti ng seed certification processes  in the country  
3.17 
noxious weed  
weed specie , the seed of which is difficult to separate during processing or has undesirable effects on the crop 
produced  
3.18 
off-type 
plant of the same species which does not exhibit the recognised and accept able  characteris tics of the variety 
being grown  
3.19 
open pollinated variety (OPV ) 
variety that is normally produced by natural (un -controlled) pollination  
3.20 
other seeds  
seeds of any plant species other than that of the crop sample that is being tested  
3.21 
parental lines 
population or lines used by a breeder to develop and maintain a variety  
3.22 
person  
natural person or legal entity  
3.23 
post -control  plot 
small plot where a representative sample of a seed lot is grown to determine the identity and purity of the 
variet y 
3.24 
pure seed  
specie stated by an applicant, or found to predominate in a test, and include all botanical varieties and 
cultivars of that species, including intact seeds and pieces of seed units larger than one -half their original size  
3.25 
variety registration  
inclusion of an approved  new variety in a national  variety  catalogue  when it has been tested and satisfied the 
requirements for distinctness, uniformity, stability, and ha s value for cultivation and use  
3.26 
rogu eing 
removal of off -types, other v arieties, and diseased plants or any other unwanted plants from a seed crop  
3.27 
seed certification  
process by which the quality and identity of a seed lot is assured through official control by designated seed 
certification authority  
3.28 
seed lot  
defined  quantity of seed bearing the same reference number  and for which the origin, production history and 
identity is known   
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stability  
state of a variety where distinguishing characteristics remain unchanged after repeated growing cycles  
3.30 
uniformity  
state of a variety subject to the variation that may be expected from the particular features of its propagation, 
to remain sufficiently homogeneous in its relevant characteristics  
3.31 
variety  
assemblage of cultivated plants that is clearly distinguished fro m other varieties by any characters 
(morphological, physiological, cytological, chemical, or others) and which retains its distinguishing 
characteristics when reproduced by the normal  means for the crop and variety  
3.32 
variety catalogue  
detailed list of v arieties that have been registered  by a national a designated authority  
3.33 
carryover seed  
seed produced in previous season and stored for one or more cropping seasons/ or past its valid test duration 
subject to meeting the requirements of the standard u pon retesting  
3.34 
cytoplasmic male sterility  
genetic trait found in certain plants which is characterized by inability of plants to produce viable pollen  
3.35 
pre-basic seed  
seed that is derived from breeder seed that is used to produce basic seed through  one cycle of multiplication.  
Note 1 to entry  breeder seed is an original parental material produced by the breeder and which is multiplied through 
one or more generations to produce pre -basic seed  
3.36 
basic seed   
seed that has been produced from pre -basic seed that is used for the production of certified seed  
3.37 
certified seed  
seed that is produced from basic seed through one or two generations of multiplication  
3.37.1  
certified seed 1st generation  (C1) 
first generation of seed derived from basic seed  
3.37.2  
certified seed  2nd generation  (C2) 
certified seed 1 st generation which is multiplied once  
4 Symbols (and abbreviated terms)  
 DUS:   Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability . 
 ISTA:  International Seed Testing Association . 
 OECD:  Organization for Economi c Co-operation and Development .  
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  UPOV:  International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants . 
5 General requirements   
5.1 Eligible varieties  
5.1.1 Key parameters required to implement this standard are variety descriptors, genetic purity of seed 
sown, f ield standards, laboratory standards and  post-control tests.  
5.1.2 Varieties eligible for seed certification shall be those that have been examined , tested  and registered 
in at least one member country of the EAC and are included in the national variety list/catalogue of that 
country . The country adopting the variety shall test it for at least one season.  
5.1.3 Examination of a candidate variety for certification shall be undertaken in accordance with UPOV and 
OECD Seed scheme . The official descriptor of th e variety shall be made available for the national seed 
certification authority and its inspectors to check the identity and purity of the variety during field inspections.  
5.1.4 Each national seed certification authority shall keep the official descriptor  of the varieties it has 
registered in hard and electronic copies and these shall be made available within the EAC on request.  
5.2 Inspection and laboratory testing  
5.2.1  Application for inspection  
A grower shall apply for inspection of a seed crop within thir ty (30) days after planting by filling the form with 
the information as prescribed in Annex A . The minimum information for an application for inspection  of a seed 
crop shall include  the following :  
a) name, address and contact details of the applicant;  
b) crop and variety to be sown;  
c) physical location ;  
d) area and reference number of the field, and its cropping history for the past two cropping seasons;  
e) class of seed to be produced ; and 
f) registration number of the grower . 
5.2.2 Information and records related to the previous cropping history, origin of seed planted, and field 
inspections shall be kept and used for certification to ensure full traceability of quality, genetic identity and 
purity of the seed harvested.  
5.2.3 The inspection of seed crops shall be don e as guided by the OECD Seed Schemes . Guidelines for 
Control Plot Tests and Field Inspection of Seed Crops . If the field is found to be in conformity with the 
standards stated in Table 1 or Table 2  and is approved,  the harvested seed shall be identified, t ransported, 
stored, and processed.  
5.2.4 The seed lot shall be sampled and tested in an official or authorized laboratory. The sampling and 
testing of seed lots shall be done in accordance with the relevant procedures described in the ISTA rules . 
5.2.5 A seed lot that conforms to the standards set out in Table  3 and Table  4 shall be given a seed test 
certificate and a unique reference number to confirm its status under the certification scheme. One  part of the 
seed sample shall be retained for sowing in a p ost-control plot   
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 6 Seed classes  
For the purpose of this standard, the following classes  of seed shall apply:  
a) Pre-basic seed ; 
b) Basic seed ; and   
c) Certified seed : 
i. 1st generation  (C1); and  
ii. 2nd generation  (C2). 
7 Field requirements  
7.1 Pre basic and basic  seed shall be produced under the responsibility of the breeder or maintainer .  
7.2 Certified seed shall be produced in  not more than two generations . 
7.3 A field producing a seed crop of open -pollinated varieties of sunflower  shall be approved for certification  
if it compl ies with the requirements in given  Table  1. 
7.4 A field producing  a seed crop of hybrid sunflower s shall be approved for certification if it complies with 
the requirements given in Table  2. 
7.5 Fields may also be rejected for certification beca use of unsatisfactory condition caused by noxious 
weeds, poor growth, poor crop stands, incidence and severity of  disease of importance , insect damage, and 
any other condition that prevents accurate inspection or creates doubt as to the identity of the var iety. 
Table  1 — Field standard  requirements  for seed crops of open -pollinated varieties (OPV) of sunflower  
S/N Variable  Pre-basic seed Basic seed Certified seed 
i.  Previous cro pping (seasons 
before) , min . 1 1 1 
ii.  Isolation, m , min . 2500 2500 1500 
iii.  Off-types (%), max . 0.1  0.1  0.2  
iv.  Minimum number of inspections  2 2 2 
v.  Maximum  number  of plants 
infected with Sclerotinia 
sclerotiorum (Head  rot) , per 1 
000 plants  ─ at final inspection  0 0 0 
vi.  Maximum number of plants 
infected with Verticillium dahlia 
(Verticillium ) wilt, per 1 000 
plants  ─at final inspection  0 0 0 
vii.  Maximum number of plants 
infected with Plasmopara 
halstedii  (Downy mildew ), per  
1 000 plants  ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 5 
viii.  Maximum number of plants 
infected with Alternaria helianthi                             
(Leaf blight ) ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 3  
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 S/N Variable  Pre-basic seed Basic seed Certified seed 
ix.  Maximum number of plants 
infected with Botryotinia 
fuckeliana  (Grey mould ), per  
1 000 plants  ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 3 
x.  Maximum number of plants 
infected with sunflower mosaic 
virus per 1 000 plants ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 1 
NOTE  isolation by time may be possible if minimum time enough to separate the flowering phase of two varieties or 
grade of a crop species is observed  
 
Table  2 — Field standard  requirements for seed crops of hybrid sunflower  
S/N Variable  Pre-basic seed Basic seed Certified seed  
i Previous cropping (seasons 
before), min . 1 1 1 
ii Isolation, m , min . 2500  2500 1500 
iii Off types, %, 
max.  Male  0.2 0.2 0.5  
Female  0.5 0.5 1 
iv Minimum number of 
Inspections  3 3 3 
v Maximum number  of plants 
infected with Sclerotinia 
sclerotiorum  (Head  rot), per 
1000 plants  ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 0 
vi Maximum number of plants 
infected with Verticillium dahlia 
(Verticillium  wilt), per 1000 
plants  ─ at final inspection  0 0 0 
vii Maximum number of plants 
infected with Plasmopara 
halstedii  (Downy mildew) , per  
1 000 plants  ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 2 
viii Maximum number of plants 
infected with Alternaria helianthi                             
(Leaf blight) , per 1 000 plants  ─ 
at final inspection  0 0 2 
ix Maximum number of plants 
infected with Botryotinia 
fuckeliana (Grey moul d), per  
1 000 plants  ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 2 
 Maximum number of plants 
infected with sunflower mosaic 
virus per 1 000 plants ─ at final 
inspection  0 0 1 
NOTE  isolation by time may be possible if minimum time enough to separate the flowering phase of  two varieties or 
grade of a crop species is observed  
  
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8.1 The national certification authority shall prepare the inspections’  schedule  for the inspectors , based on 
all necessary information on the field , to ensure that the timing of in spections allows the standards in Table 1 
or Table 2 to be properly assessed.  
8.2 The inspector shall inspect the field in accordance  with OECD Seed Schemes Guidelines for Control 
Plot Tests and Field Inspection of Seed Crops , and  shall check for isolation  requirements, off -types, the 
presence of noxious weeds and diseases . 
8.3 Inspections shall be done to each seed production field to confirm the  field standards specified in Table 
1 or Table 2 . 
8.4 For open pollinated  varieties (OPV), a minimum of two field inspections shall be done  when the crop is 
at 50% flowering  and final inspection at physiological maturity  
8.5 For field producing hybrid seed, a minimum of t hree inspections shall be done. The first inspections 
shall be conducted  during the bud to early  flower stage and two  others  during flowering.  At least 50  % of the 
male parent plants shall be in flower and producing pollen at the time of female parent is in full flower. The 
heads of female plants shedding pollen shall be removed and disposed of in a manner that will prevent the 
dissemination of the pollen. Off -type male plants shall be removed from the field before pollination.   
8.6 If cytoplasmic male sterility is used to produce basic seed of parental lines, the first inspection shall be 
conducted b efore flowering, the second at early flowering and the third before the end of flowering.  
8.7 In the case of crops producing hybrid seed, the inspector shall check the identity of the parental lines 
following the official descriptors.  
8.8 At the time of th e first inspection, the inspector shall confirm with the grower the previous cropping of 
the field , checking on isolation and the proof of origin/authentic ity of the variety planted by using the  labels,  
8.9 Depending on the degree of contamination, the in spector may give instructions for off -types , and 
diseased plants  to be rouged  to maintain the genetic purity . 
8.10 The field inspection report shall indicate the field status  and comments for any corrective actions 
required such as re -inspection to confirm  the field standards. All field inspection reports shall be provided to 
the grower and the seed enterprise after each inspection in a timely manner. The inspection report in Annex 
B, shall be signed by the inspector and may be signed by the grower or the g rower's representative  
9 Seed sampling and laboratory standards  
9.1 The harvested seed from the field approved for certification shall be kept as an identified unit until 
processing. The identification shall include; grower’s number, field crop number, pac king unit, variety name 
and seed class . After processing, a sample shall be submitted to the laboratory for testing where conformed 
sample shall be given a certificate with a unique lot number for the purpose of trac eability  
9.2 The maximum size of a seed lot for certification purposes is 30  000 kg; lots larger than this shall be 
divided and given separate lot numbers.  
9.3 An official seed sampler  shall draw a representative composite sample from each lot as guided by the 
ISTA rules  
9.4 The composite  sampl e shall be divided into three sub -samples, one for testing in the laboratory, one to 
be stored for reference purposes in case re -testing is necessary, and one for the post -control tests.  The 
samples shall be labelled , securely sealed and shall be stored i n cool and dry conditions to prevent 
contamination and loss of germination.  
9.5 Laboratories authorized by the national seed certification authority to conduct seed testing for 
certification shall follow the methodology established in the ISTA rules for sunflower  seed .   
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 9.6 The seed lots shall  comply with the laboratory standards specified  in Table  3 or Table  4 
Table  3 — Laboratory standard  requirements for seeds lots of OPV s unflower   
S/N Variable  Pre-basic seed  Basic seed  Certified seed  
i Pure seed , %, min. 99 99 99 
ii Inert matter , % by weight, max . 0.95 0.95 0.95 
iii Other crop seeds , %, max . 0.05 0.05 0.05 
iv Germination , %, min . 85 85 85 
v Moisture content , %, max . 10 10 10 
vi Number of weed seeds , per kg, 
max. 0 0 0 
NOTE  Moisture content is exp ressed as a percentage of the weight of the original sample.  
 
Table  4 — Laboratory standards requirements for seeds lots of hybrid sunflower  
S/N Variable  Pre-basic seed Basic seed Certified seed 
i Pure seed , %, min . 99 99 99 
ii Inert matter , % by weight , max . 0.9 0.9 0.9 
iii Other crop seeds , %, max . 0.1 0.1 0.1 
iv Germination , %, min . 85 85 85 
v Moisture content , %, max . 10 10 10 
vi Number of w eed seeds , per kg, 
max. 0 0 0 
NOTE  Moisture content is expressed as a percentage of the weight of the orig inal sample.  
 
10 Certificates  
10.1 The seed test  certificate  for a seed lot shall be signed and  issued by the Nation al Seed Certification 
Authority  and shall include all information presented in Annex C. This certificate shall be valid for a period of 
nine months . 
10.2 Carryover seed shall be re -sampled  and retested for germination. If the test result complies with the 
minimum standard s, a new test certificate shall be issued for the seed lot, which cancels the previously issued 
certificate, and shall incl ude the certificate number of the cancelled certificate.  
11 Packaging and labelling  
11.1 All classes of seed that have been certified shall  be packaged in new containers which shall be mark ed 
with the company name , crop species and shall have the official label of the national seed certification 
authority . 
11.2 The labels for each class  are identified by the following colours : 
a) Pre-basic seed:      violet band on white ; 
b) Basic seed:       white ; 
c) Certified seed 1st generation  (C1): blue; and   
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11.3 If seeds are treated with any chemical or product harmful f or human or animal consumption, the 
container shall carry a label stating the chemical or product  used and warning of the health risks.  
11.4. The labels shall be prominent , indelible, legible and fixed to the containers by an authorized person in 
such a way that they cannot b e destroyed or easily remo ved. The language on the label shall be English and 
any other official language of the member state l may be used. The follow ing information shall be included on 
the official labels  provided by national seed certification authority:  
a) name of the crop, as, “ Sunflower seed”;  
b) species (Latin name) ; 
c) variety denomination ; 
d) seed lot number ; 
e) seed t est certificate n umber ; 
f) date of test ; 
g) net weight ; 
h) seed treatment declaration  (if applicable);  
i) logo of the national seed certification authority ; 
j) name and address of national seed certification authority ; 
k) seed class ; and 
l) germination and purity level . 
11.5 The following information shall be given in the container in addition to the official labels provided by 
national seed certification authority;  
a) net weight ; 
b) country of production ; 
c) year of production ; 
d) seed treatment declaration ; 
e) name and address of the grower ; 
f) seed class ; and  
g) lot number . 
11.6 Repackagin g and relabelling  are authorized in the following cases:  
a) the national seed certification authority may authorize the re -packaging and re -labelling of a particular 
seed lot that is produced in another country, but shall retain the original label infor mation  of the 
producing country; and  
b) blending of a seed lot with other lots of the same variety  and class (generation)  is allowable if all  seed 
lots of the blend have met the field and laboratory requirements for certification prior to blending. A  
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 new l ot numbe r shall be issued. Details of the blended lots and their proportions shall be kept by the 
certifying authority for traceability . 
12 Post -control tests  
The Post control tests shall be carried out  in accordance with OECD Schemes for Varietal Certification o r the 
Control of Seed Moving in  International Trade .  
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 Annex  A 
(normative)  
 
Application for field inspection of a seed crop  
FORM No...................................................................  Grower No……………………....................   
            
APPLICATI ON FOR FIELD INSPECTION OF A SEED CROP  
 
1. Full name of grower _________Postal Address ___________ Tel. No. _____________________  
2. Farm on which the seed crop is being grown __________________ L/R. No. _________________  
3. Physical location __________ __________________________ GPS coordinates __________________  
4. Details of crop (Every crop regardless of size must be mentioned separately. a crop is field planted within 5 
days).  
    Crop         
Field 
crop 
No. Species  Variety
  Lot No. of 
seeds 
used  
 Class of 
seed 
used  Ha Date 
planted  Approximate 
date of harvest  Previous cropping 
history( Last 3 
seasons  
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
 
 
 
4. Seed rate per hectare _____________________________________ _ kg  
 
5. Registered seed merchant to whom the entire seed stock will be sold ____________________  
 
6. I have enclosed _______________________ number of labels from packets /containers of the  
Seed for this crop(s); as proof of origin.  
 
7. The person who  will daily be in charge of his seed crop is (Name/Telephone number) 
______________________________  
 
8. Declaration:  
I hereby declare that all information provided here is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I shall 
always observe all conditi ons governing Seeds production as provided in the Seeds Act and  Regulations  
Date…………………………………….Signature of Applicant …………………………………….  
Stamp of seed Merchant /Grower……………………………………………………………………………….   
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 Annex  B 
(normative)  
 
Field inspection report  
FORM ………                                                           Date………….  
                                                                                                                 G/No…………  
  
FIELD INSPECTION REPORT  
 
Growers Name ______________________________ _____Species ________________________   
Variety ______________________Field No. (s) Name__________________________________  
Crop No.(s) _____________________________Hectares__________________ Class  ____________   
          1st                                         2nd                         3rd………………………………………….. Inspection (tick)  
ITEMS:   
 is the crop true to type?              Yes                       No                           Doubtful  
Remarks……………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 Isolation in distance/time           satisfactory                             Not Satisfactory  
Remarks……………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 Off-type(s) (describe)…………………………………………………………………… …………………  
Remarks……………………………………………………………………………………………..  
Total found………………………………………………………………………………………….  
 Other Crop Species (specify)………………………………………………………………………….  
 Health (Diseases)………………………………………………………………………………………  
 Crop Stand               Good            Satisfactory                 Not satisfactory  
Remarks……………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 Estimated yield at final inspection…………………………………………………………………….  
No of counts made……………………………… Average count………………………………………  
No of plants counted………………………………………tasse ls/selfing plant found……………..%  
CROP RESULT                     Pending                Approved               rejected because of …………………  
If to be re -inspected within ……………………………………………………………………….. Days  
Further remarks …………………………………………………………………………………………  
………………………………………………………………………………………Bags/ha  
Copy to:_________________________________________________  
  
Seed Inspector(s) Name……………………………………Signature …………………..  
Official stamp……………………………….  
  
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 Annex  C  
(normative)  
Seed testing certificate  
 
Form SR………………  
        OFFICIAL SEED TESTING CERTIFICATE  
 
 
 Date of Sampling              
Date received  
         
Lot Number     
Ref
: 
                              Weight of 
lot:                           
Crop species, 
Variety  As stated by inspector:    
Country of Origin                        
 RESULTS OF ANALYSIS   
                     Purity                                               Germination  Moisture   
Pur
e 
see
d 
(P) 
 
% Inert 
matter  
 
% Oth
er 
Cro
p 
see
d  
 
%  
First 
cou
nt 
 
Day
s 
 Ger
m 
(G) 
 
% (Fina
l 
coun
t) 
Days  Germ 
(G) 
 
% Har
d  
 
 
% Fresh 
Unger
m  
 
% Dea
d  
 
 
% Pure 
germinat
ing seed  
 
PxG     
(%) 
    100 
 Moistur
e % Test No.  
 
Any 
inquiries 
concerning 
this test 
MUST  
quote this 
number              
    Abnormal 
%                                                           Broken Germs 
%  
       
(1) 
       
(2) 
(3) 
       
(3) 
             
Special Tests  
 Seed dressing:  
            
  
     
                                       
 
                       
Official seed Tester  
Date:       
Copies To   Seed Testing Laboratory  
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 Bibliography  
[1] Kenya Gazette Supplement 217, Acts N 53, 2012, the Seeds and Pla nt Varieties Act.  
[2] Seed Regulations 2007,  Seed Act N18, 2003 Republic of Tanzania  
[3] Seed and Plant Act of Uganda, 2006  
[4] Rwanda Seed Law # 14/2003.  
[5] ASARECA, July 2007. Seed Certification Standards for ten crops of the Major Economic Importance in 
EAST Africa and Rwanda. , Obongo Nyachae STAK.  
[6] ECAPAPA, ASARECA September, 2002. Harmonization of Seed Policies and  Regulations in  Eastern 
Africa  
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AFSTA 2010  
[8] Rwanda Seed Sector Baseline Study, AFSTA 2010  
[9] Uganda Seed Sector Baseline Study, Ruth N. Ssebuliba, Uganda Seed Trade A ssociation 
(USTA).AFSTA 2010  
[10] Burundi Seed Sector Baseline Study, Mr. Juvent Baramburiye, AFSTA 2010  
[11] CABI, 2013.  Crop Protection  Compendium. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.  www.cabi.org/cpc . 
 [12] UPOV Convention Act 1991   
[13] International Plant Protection Convention of 1951”  
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