1 GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE SEEDS ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
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THE SEEDS REGULATIONS, 200 7 
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Made under section 33  
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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS  
 
PART I  
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS  
Regulation    Title   
1.  Short title  and commencement date . 
2.  Interpretation . 
  
PART II  
REGISTRATION OF SEED DEALERS  
 
3.  Submission of application  
  
PART III  
VARIETY REALEASE, REGISTRATION AND DEREGISTRATION  
 
4.  Restriction for variety release.  
5.  Establishment of the sub -Committees.  
6.  Composition and meeting of the NVRC and NPT -TC. 
7.  Application for the variety release and procedure for conducting NPT.   
8.  Variety registration.  
9.  Variety deregistration.  
  
PART IV  
SEED CLASSES AND STANDARD  
 
10.  Class name and standards.  
11.  Additional r equirements with respect to standard.   
   2 PART V  
MARKING AND LABELING  
 
12.  Restriction to use variety name.  
13.  Necessary information in marking and labeling.  
14.  General labeling requirements.  
15.  Application of labeling requirements.  
16.  Labeling of the seed s specified in Tables of the First Schedule.  
17.  Labeling of mixture of seed.  
18.  Labeling of roots, tubers, and pyrethrum seed.  
19.  Labeling of onion sets and multiplier onions.  
20.  Labeling of forage seed.  
21.  Labeling of mixtures of seed specified in Tables 8 a nd 9 of the First Schedule.  
22.  Official Tag.  
23.  Inter -agency labels.  
24.  General provision with respect to official and inter -agency labels.  
25.  Chief Seeds Certification Officer to authorize use of official or interagency 
certification tags.   
  
PART VI  
SEED CERTIFICATION  
 
26.  Restriction on uncertified seed.  
27.  Seed crop inspection.  
28.  Appeal against results of field inspection.  
29.  Harvesting of seed.  
30.  Seed processing.  
31.  Storage of processed seed.  
32.  Seed for sale.  
33.  Seed importation.  
34.  Seed exportation.  
35.  Pre and post control plots.  
  
PART VII  
SEED SAMPLING AND TESTING  
 
36.  Sampling of seeds.  
37.  Sampling intensity.  
38.  Seeds testing.  
39.  Exemption.  
40.  Fees.  
41.  Appeals.  
42.  Authorization of Inspectors, Samplers and Analysts.  
43.  Suspension or cancellation of authoriza tion. 
44.  Change of variety name.  
45.  Detention and stop sale order.   3 46.  Offences.  
47.  Retention.  
48.  Prohibited, restricted and noxious seeds.  
49.  Revocation.   4 GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE SEEDS ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
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THE S EEDS REGULATIONS, 2006  
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Made under section 33  
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PART I  
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS  
  
Short title  
and 
commencement 
date  1.  These Regulations may be cited as the Seeds Regulations, 2006 and 
shall come into operation on the date of their public ation.  
  
Interpretation  
  2. -(1)  In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires – 
Act. No 18  
 “Act” means the Seed Act, 2003;  
 “authentic sample ” means a sample for  the released variety kept or maintained 
by a recognized gene bank for future reference;    
 “authorisation ” means  a formal of a person or organization as specified in these 
Regulations;  
 "authorized Analyst" means a person who has been authorized to undertake 
testing of seeds  by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification I nstitute for 
the purposes of analyzing seeds;   
 "authorized field Inspector " means a person authorized to undertake field  
inspection by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute;  
 "authorized Inspector " means a person authorized to undertak e inspection  of 
seeds  by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute;  
 "authorized laboratory " means a laboratory  authorized by the Tanzania Official 
Seed Certification Institute for purposes of testing seeds;    
 "authorized sampler" means a person who has been authorized to undertake 
sampling of seeds  by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute 
for purposes of sampling seeds;   
 "authorized seeds Inspector" means a person authorized to undertake seeds  
inspection  by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute;  
Act No.22  
of 2002  “breeder” shall have a meaning ascribed  to it under  the Plant Breeders’ Rights  5 Act; 
 "certificate of registration" means a certificate issued by the Director certifying 
that the holder of the sai d certificate is  registered  as a seeds dealer 
pursuant to section 16 of the Act;  
 “Chief  Seed Certification Officer” means a person appointed and designated as 
Chief Seeds Certification Officer pursuant to paragraph 8 of the Schedule 
to the Act, and sh all head the Tanzania Official Seed Certification 
Institute;  
 “Chief Seed Quality Controller” means the Director or any other  person 
appointed by him under section 8 (2) of the Act;  
 “composite sample” means a combination of primary samples drawn from t he 
same seed lot and placed in a suitable container;  
 “DUS” means Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability;  
 “fasten” with respect to package means sealing  in such a manner that it is 
impossible to open the package, without leaving evidence of it having 
been opened;  
 “germination in respect to seed” means the emergency and development of the 
seedling to a stage where the aspect of its essential structures indicates 
whether or not it is able to develop further into a satisfactory plant under 
favorable  con dition;  
 “inert matter” means all seed -like structures from both crop and weed plants and 
other matter which is not defined as pure seed or other  seeds;  
 "Institute" means the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute established by 
section 10 of t he Act;  
 "inter -agency certification tag" means an official tag in respect of seeds that are 
certified by a Recognized  Certification  Agency;  
 “ ISTA” refers to International Seed Testing Association;  
 "lot  number or designation" means a number, mark , symbol or test number that 
identifies a seeds lot;  
 “Ministry” means the Ministry responsible for agriculture;  
 “NPT” means the National Performance Trial;  
 “NPT -TC” means the National Performance Trial  Technical Committee;  
 “NVRC” means the Nationa l Variety Release Committee;  
 “OECD” means Organization of  Economic Cooperation and Development;  
 "official laboratory" means a seed testing laboratory under the management of the 
Tanzania Official  Seed Certification Institute;  
 "official sample" mean s a sample of seeds that has been drawn by an Inspector in 
the prescribed manner;  
 "official tag" means a tag in respect of seed  that is derived from a crop grown in 
Tanzania  and classified  by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification 
Institute;  
 “ other seed” ,means seed units of any plant species other than that of pure seed ;  
 “Permanent Secretary” means the permanent secretary in the Ministry for the 
time being responsible for agriculture;  
 “primary sample” means each probe, handful of Seeds dra wn from a seeds lot as 
a sample and when a seeds lot is sampled either in containers or bulk, 
several primary samples are drawn from different containers or from  6 different places in the bulk;  
 “pure seed” means the species stated by applicant or found to predominate in the 
test  and shall include all botanical varieties and cultivars of that species ;  
 “ release” means discharge  for commercial multiplication, production or sale of 
seed or  plant varieties;  
 "seed conditioning” means preparation by clea ning, processing, packing, treating 
or changing in any other manner the nature of a seeds lot;  
 "seed lot" means a  specified quantity of seeds, each portion of which is within 
reasonable limits, uniform with respect to species, variety, purity, 
germinat ion, and other quality requirements;  
 "Seed Testing Certificate" means a document issued by Tanzania Official Seed 
Certification or authorized seeds testing laboratory or a recognized seeds 
certification agency, certifying that  the seeds identified ther ein meets the 
specified laboratory standards;  
 “seed certification” means a legally sanctioned system for quality control in the 
process of producing, processing and marketing of seed for the purposes 
of  maintaining  and ensuring quality and  genetic pur ity; 
 “seed processing” means treatment of seed other than testing  which the seeds is 
subjected to after  harvesting;  
 “seed production” means operations leading up to and including harvesting of the 
seeds from the seeds field;  
    “Seed Testing Report ” means a document issued by an official or authorize 
seed testing laboratory stating the results of the laboratory analysis 
requested;  
 “seed testing” means the examination of sample of seeds with a view to 
determine its quality;  
 “submitted sample” me ans a composite sample or portion of a composite sample 
of a size appropriate for tests submitted to a testing station for quality 
tests;  
 “TOSCI” means Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute established under 
section 10 of the Act;  
 “undesirable  seed” means seeds that are light, undersized, off -colour, shrunken, 
immature, damaged, diseased, injured, sprouted or frosted seed;  
 “UPOV” means Union for Convention on Protection for New Varieties;  
 "varietal blend" means a mixture seed  that contain s two or more varieties of the 
same plant species;   
 "variety name" includes a word, a number or a letter or combination of  number 
and letter used to designate a variety; and  
 “working sample” means a portion of a submitted sample on which a quality t est 
is made.  
  
PART II  
REGISTRATION OF SEED  DEALERS  
  
Submission of  
application   3.-(1) An application for the registration as seed dealer shall be submitted 
to the Director on Form SR I set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.   7   (2)  Each  application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees as set 
out in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (3)  The Director shall register the applicant and issue a registration 
certificate contained as set out in Form SR II in the Fifth Schedule  to these 
Regulations  upon being satisfied that the applicant has complied with the 
requirements for registration.  
  
 PART III  
VARIETY RELEASE, REGISTRATION AND DEREGISTRATION  
  
Restriction for 
variety release  
  4.  No variety shall be released in Tanz ania unless it has passed DUS test, 
evaluated through the National Performance Trial and recommended for release 
by the National Seed Committee.  
  
Establishment of 
sub-  Committees  
  5.-(1) There are hereby established sub-Committees of the National Seed 
Committee to be known as the National Variety Release Committee  (NVRC)  and 
the National Performance Trial Technical Committee  (NPT -TC). 
  (2)  The National Variety Release Committee shall b e responsible for 
reviewing recommendations from the National P erformance Trial Technical 
Committee and recommend for variety release to the National Seed  Committee.  
  
Composition and 
meetings of the 
NVRC and NPT -
TC  6.-(1)  T he National Variety Release Committee  shall be composed of the 
following members: - 
(a) the Director for the time being responsible for crop development 
who shall be the Chairman ;  
 (b) the Director for the time being responsible for research in the 
Ministry;  
 (c) one officer responsible for co -ordination and supervision  of plant 
quarantine services in the country ; 
 (d) one officer responsible for co -ordination and supervision of seeds 
industry in the Ministry, who shall be the Secretary ; 
 (e) Chief Seed  Certification Officer;  
 (f) Curator of the gene bank at the National Plant Genetic Resources 
Centre ;  
 (g) head of section responsible for National Performance Trial  within 
the TOSCI ;  
 (h) one plant breeder from agricultural universities to be appointed by 
the Permanent Secretary;  
 (i) one  pathologist  from research institute within the Ministry 
responsible f or agriculture to be appointed by the Permanent 
Secretary;  
 (j) Registrar of Plant Breeders’ Rights ; 
 (k) a representative from Tanzania Seed  Trade Association  to be 
appointed by the Permanent Secretary upon  recommendation by  
the respective  association ; 
 (l) Chief Executive Officer responsible for Agricultural Seed Agency   8  (m) a representative from the Plant Breeders’  Association  to be 
appointed by the Permanent Secretary upon  recommendation by  
the respective  association; and  
 (n) a representative from farmers asso ciation  to be appointed by the 
Permanent Secretary upon  recommendation by  the respective  
association.  
  (2)  T he National Performance Trial Technical Committee shall be 
composed of the following members  :- 
 (a) Chief Seed  Certification Officer , who shall be the Chairman ; 
 (b) one Seed technologist from department  responsible for co -
ordination and supervision of seeds industry in the Ministry to be 
appointed by the Permanent Secretary ; 
 (c) one plant breeder from the department  responsible for research in 
the M inistry to be appointed by the Permanent Secretary;  
 (d) head of section responsible for National Performance Trial  within 
TOSCI, who shall be the Secretary ;   
 (e) one plant pathologist from  an agricultur al university  to be 
appointed by the Permanent Secretary , upon consultation with 
agricultural universities ; 
 (f) one plant entomologist  from any higher learning institution  to be 
appointed by the Permanent Secretary, upon consultation with 
higher learning institution s; 
 (g) one plant breeder  from plantation crops r esearch institution to be 
appointed by the Permanent Secretary, upon consultation with 
respective institution s; and  
 (h) one seed producer representing Tanzania Seeds  Trade Association 
to be appointed by the Permanent Secretary, upon consultation with 
respect ive associations;  
  (3)  The National Variety Release Committee and the National 
Performance Trial Technical Committee  may co -opt any person to attend its 
meetings.  
  (4)  The National Variety Release Committee and the National 
Performance Trial Technica l Committee  shall regulate their own procedures for 
conducting meetings.  
  
Application for 
variety release 
and procedure for 
conducting NPT  
  7.-(1)  Any person  who intends to release a variety shall be required  to 
submit to  the  Tanzania Official See d Certification Institute  an application   for 
DUS test and NPT, on Form SR III A and SR IIIB  respectively, as set out in the 
Fifth Schedule to these Regulations . 
  (2)  An application for DUS test shall be made one season prior to the 
application  for NPT a nd  shall be supported by the following: -  
 (a) sufficient seed sample for the first season DUS test;  
 (b) variety description;  
 (c) application fees and DUS testing fee s as set out  in the Sixth 
Schedule to th ese Regul ations; and  
 (d) on-farm trial and farmers asses sment data.   9   (3)  Upon receiving the application and materials, TOSCI shall conduct  a 
DUS test,  repot the results to the applicant and issue the DUS test certificate for 
the qualified application on Form SR IV as set out in the F ifth Schedule to these 
Regulations . 
  (4) The application  for NPT test shall be supported  with the following: - 
 (a) a minimum  of two recent previous seasons  advanced  yield trial data 
from not less than three recognized testing sites in  Tanzania or any 
other country which is in ag reement for  harmonization of seeds  
policy and legislations with Tanzania , as set out  in the  Seventh 
Schedule  to these Regulations;  
 (b) sufficient seed sample  for conducting  NPT  and second DUS test ; 
 (c) fees for the NPT and second DUS test; and  
 (d) any other  addition al  information that  may be required for  
determination of  the merit s of the candidate variety.  
  (5)  TOSCI shall conduct NPT  for a minimum of one season in at least 
three sites as set out in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations, and shal l 
conduct second DUS  test and submit the report to NPT -TC for review . 
  (6)  TOSCI  shall develop procedures and conditions for conducting DUS 
test and NPT for perennial crops.  
  (7)  Upon completion of review of the NPT report, NPT -TC Secretary 
shall report the results to the applicant and present the NPT data and the 
recommendations of the NPT -TC to the NVRC on Form SR V  as set out  in the 
Fifth Schedule to these Regulations . 
  (8) The National Variety Release Committee shall review the 
recommendation s of the NPT -TC and advi se the National Seed  Committee . 
  (9)  In order for a candidate variety to be recommended for release to the 
National Seeds  Committee , a breeder  shall be required to submit to TOSCI an 
authentic sample of pre- basic  seed for reference  purpose.   
  (10)  The  amount of  authentic sample referred  to in sub - regulation (9) 
shall be: - 
 (a) four kilogram s  for cereals, pulses or any other big seed  crops; or  
 (b) one hundred grams for small seed crops species  
  (11)  TOSCI shall have discreti on to determine the amount of authentic 
sample needed for plant species other than those referred under sub -regulation 
(10).  
  (12) A breeder shall be required to replenish the authentic sample as it 
may be required by TOSCI.    
  
Variety 
registration   8.-(1)  T he Director shall register and issue a Certificate of Registration to 
the Applicant o nce his variety  is approved by Minister pu rsuant to Section 21 of 
the Act.   
  (2)  The Certificate of Registration of the varieties shall be on Form SR 
VI as set  out in Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (3)  The Director shall enter the information  hereunder  in the  National  
Variety C atalogue upon registration: - 
 (a) name of registrant;  
 (b) variety name;   10  (c) plant species;  
 (d) registration number,  
 (e) registration dat e; 
 (f) date of release;  
 (g) name of breeder ; 
 (h) origin of the variety;  
 (i) any other  characteristics;  
 (j) area of adaptation;  
 (k) duration of maturity;  
 (l) yield potential;  
 (m) tolerance  to insect pest ;  
 (n) disease tolerance;  
 (o) end use ; 
 (p) agency responsible for maintena nce; and 
 (q) any other  information deemed necessary . 
  
Variety 
deregistration   9.-(1)  the Director may, in consultation with the National Seeds 
Committee, deregister a variety upon proof  that the variety is no longer 
conforming to its original descripti on or has lost its qualitative and quantitative 
attributes for which it was released.  
  (2)  Authentic seed sample of deregistered variety shall be sent to the 
national gene bank for conservation.  
  
 
  
PART IV  
SEED CLASSES AND STANDARDS  
  
Class  na mes and 
standards    10.  Seed classes and standards for plant species for the purposes of these 
Regulations shall be as set out in the tables of class standard set out in the First 
Schedule to these Regulations.  
  
Additional 
requirements with 
respect to  
standards    11.-(1) In addition to conditions set out under regulation 10, requirements 
prescribed by sub - regulation, (2), (3) and (4) of this regulation shall apply with 
respect to the standards of the appropriate plant species specified in the tables o f 
class standards set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.  
   (2)  Seed of every  plant species shall: - 
 (a) not contain any objectionable weed seed as provided in  the Eight 
Schedule to these Regulations;  
 (b) if classified with the name of Tanzani a seed class, not be mixed 
with any other seed class; and  
 (c) for each seed lot sold as “Pre - basic seed”, “Basic seed”, ”Certified  
1” or “Certified  2: 
 (i) be uniform;  
 (ii) not containing  moisture in excess of thirteen percent or such 
greater percentage as the Chief Seed Certification Officer may, 
prescribe for seed of a specified plant species; and   11  (iii) be free from undesirable seed and inert matter within the 
percentage allowed under these Regulations.  
  
  (3) Any seeds offered for sale shall be subjected to a test or tests after 
seven months from the date on which the last test was performed to determine the 
percentage of germination required to be shown on the label thereof;  
 
  (4) Without prejudice to the provision of sub -regulation (3), the Chief 
Seed Cert ification Officer may, prescribe longer or shorter periods for re -testing.  
  (5) It shall be the responsibility of seed dealer to call an Inspector for re - 
sampling for the purposes of re -testing and re -sealing of seed lots whose validity 
of germination t est results have expired.  
  (6) Any seed dealer who contravenes the provisions of this regulation 
commits an offence.  
  
PART V  
MARKING AND LABELING  
  
Restrictions to use 
variety name   12.-(1) No person shall mark or label a package of seed with a vari ety 
name unless that seed is of the variety to which the variety name refers.  
  (2)  No person shall alter the name of a variety on the label of any seed 
container.  
  (3)  Except for the mixture of lawn, turf grass or forage seed as specified 
in Tables 8, 9 and 11 set out in First Schedule to these Regulations, no person 
shall label a package of a mixture of seed with a variety name unless he is 
authorized in that behalf by the Chief Seed Certification Officer pursuant to 
Regulation 23, and the seeds to which the variety name refers is one of Tanzania 
seed class.  
  
Necessary 
information in 
marking and 
labeling   13.-(1) The information required by these Regulations on the label or 
outside of a package of seed shall be conspicuously, legibly and indelibly  written 
or printed  in both English and Swahili, and shall appear on one exposed face of 
the package or label and shall be of a size and colour that can be easily read.  
  (2)  No label shall contain any incorrect or misleading information, mark 
or brand name that might be construed as a variety name.  
  (3)  For purposes of these Regulations, the seed certification seal and the 
tag colours described under this sub - regulation shall be used as follows - 
 (a) the seed certification  seal shall be applied on all  tags relating to 
seed of “Pre - basic”, “Basic”, “Certified  1” or “Certified  2” classes 
as classified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations;  
 (b) in the case of tag on a package containing Pre - basic Seeds, white 
with diagonal violet  colour shall be use d, with the word “Pre -basic” 
conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;  
 (c) in the case of tag on a package containing Basic seed, white  colour 
shall be used, with the word “Basic” conspicuously applied across 
one side of the tag;  
 (d) in the case of a  tag on a package containing “Certified 1” seed, Blue 
colour shall be used, with the word ”Certified  1”or “C 1”  12 conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;  
 (e) in the case of a tag on a package containing “Certified  2” seed, Red  
colour shall be used, with the word “Certified 2” or “C 2” 
conspicuously applied across one side of the tag;  
 (f) in the case of label on a package containing standard seed, the tag 
shall be yellow  with the word “ Standard” conspicuously applied 
across one side of the tag;  
  (4)  The seed certification seal referred to in sub - regulation (3), shall be 
printed words thereon “Tanzania Certified Seeds” and for standard seed, the seal 
shall be printed with the words “Tanzania Standard Seed” and shall be of such 
material, shape, size a s the Minister may approve.  
  
General labeling 
requirements   14.-(1)  Every package of seed marked with a class name shall have on its 
label a description that specifies   the seed standard  as provided for in these 
Regulations.  
  (2)  Where the seed  i s a mixture or blend of two or more original seed lot 
of certified seed, the word “BLEND” preceded by the two digit seed year 
designation;  
  (3)  Whenever seed is treated with a poisonous material it shall be  
thoroughly stained with a conspicuous contras ting colour to show   that the seed 
has been  treated and  the container of such  seed shall be marked or attached a 
conspicuous label reading as follows: -  
“POISONOUS: DO NOT USE AS FOOD, FEED OR OIL; or SUMU: MBEGU HIZI 
SIO KWA MATUMIZI YA CHAKULA CHA BIN ADAMU AU WANYAMA.   
 “TREATED WITH………or “IMEWEKWA SUMU YA… ….:- (Name of poisonous 
material or substance in bold letters in Swahili and English).  
  (4)  Seed for sale shall be packed in packages unless - 
 (a) it is delivered in a bulk container  that is labele d in accordance with 
these Regulations and accompanied with other relevant information 
for importation of seed as provided under regulation 33; or  
 (b) it meets the following conditions: - 
 (i) it is of one of the Tanzania seed classes and is on transit within 
Tanzania and accompanied by a transport order issued by 
Tanzania Official Seed  Certification Institute or an authorized 
Inspector on Form SR IX as set out in the Fifth Schedule  to 
these Regulations; and  
 (ii) it bears  an  inter -agency certification label pur suant to 
Regulation 23.  
  (5)  No person, other than the ultimate user, shall remove label, seal or 
open mechanically sewn or closed package of the seed.  
  (6)  Where certified seed lots are re - packaged, the re -packing shall be 
done only with the approv al of the Chief Seed Certification Officer.  
  
Application of 
labeling 
requirements   15.  The labeling requirements prescribed under regulations, 10, 11, 12, 
13 and 14 shall apply to seed of all plant species specified in these Regulations.  
  
Labeling o f seed 
specified in  16.-(1)  Every package of seed, offered for sale, of the plant species  13 Tables  of the 
First Schedule  specified  in Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, or 15, 18 and 19 set out 
in the First Schedule to these Regulations sh all be labeled with the following 
information - 
 (a) the name and address of the seed dealer;  
 (b) the name of the plant species;  
 (c) the name of the variety of the seed;  
 (d) seed class;  
 (e) lot number;  
 (f) weight of the package;  
 (g) month and year of germination test;  
 (h) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of 
production; and in the case of seed that is a blend of two or more 
varieties, the name of each of the component varieties.  
  (2)  For the purpose of sub - regulation (1), seeds provided hereu nder shall 
be kind of seeds for purposes of these Regulations:  
 (a) “open pollinated”, is a seed produced by means other than 
controlled and selective breeding;  
 (b) “varietal cross”, is a seed of the first generation of a cross between 
two named open pollinated  varieties, or an open pollinated variety 
and a hybrid;  
 (c) “top cross”, being seed of the first generation of a controlled cross 
between a named open pollinated variety and an inbred line;  
 (d) “hybrid”, is a seed of the first generation of a cross between two  or 
more inbred lines or their combination including single crosses, 
double crosses and three -way crosses;  
 (e) “composite variety”, is a seed derived from selected strains which 
have been allowed to freely inter -pollinate;  
 (f) “inbred line”, is a seed derived from a relatively homogeneous line 
produced by inbreeding and selection;  
 (g) “synthetic variety”, is a seed produced through a combination of 
several intercrosses of genotypes which have been previously tested 
for their combining ability;  
 (h) “single cross hyb rid”, is a seed obtained by crossing two unrelated 
homozygous strains to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression 
in the first generation;  
 (i) “a three way cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing three 
unrelated homozygous stains to obtain uniform and enhanced trait 
expression in the first generation heterozygote; and  
 (j) “a double cross hybrid”, is a seed obtained by crossing four 
unrelated homozygous strains or two unrelated single cross hybrids 
to obtain uniform and enhanced trait expression in the  first 
generation heterozygote.  
  
Labeling  of 
mixtures of seed   17.  Every package of a mixture of seed, offered for sale, of the specified 
in the Table 11 set out in the First Schedule of these Regulations shall be labeled 
with:  
 (a) the name and address of the dealer;   14 (b) seed class;  
 (c) the name and percentage by weight of each  in the mixture, in order 
of its predominance;  
 (d) the name of the variety of each plant species  in the mixture.  
 (e) germination percentage of each  component of the mixture, in order 
of its predominance;  
 (f) month and year of germination test; and  
 (g) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of 
production;  
  
Labeling  of roots, 
tubers,  and 
pyrethrum  seed   18.  Every package of seed, offered for sale, of the plant speci es  specified 
on Table 16 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled 
with:  
 (a) the name and address of the dealer;  
 (b) the name of the plant species;  
 (c) the name of the variety roots or cuttings, as the case may be;  
 (d) seed class and yea r of production;  
 (e) germination or sprouting percentage if applicable;  
 (f) month and year of  germination or sprouting test; and  
 (g) lot number.  
  
Labeling  of 
onion sets and 
multiplier  onions   19.  Every package of onion sets and multiplier onions offered  for sale 
shall be labeled  
 with:  
 (a) the name and address of the dealer;  
 (b) the term “onion sets” or “multiplier onions”;  
 (c) class of the onion sets and multiplier onions as set out in Table 17 of 
the First Schedule to these Regulations;  
 (d) germination or spro uting  percentage;  
 (e) lot number;  
 (f) month and year of germination test; and  
 (g) in the case imported, the name of the country of production.  
  
Labeling  of forage 
seed  20.  Every package of seed, offered for sale, of  plant species  specified in 
Tables 8 and 9 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations, shall be labeled 
with:  
 (a) the name and address of the dealer;  
 (b) the name of the  plant species;  
 (c) seed class;  
 (d) variety name;  
 (e) country of production if it is imported;  
 (f) germination percentage;  
 (g) lot number; and  
 (h) month and year of germination test.  
  
Labeling mixtures 
of Seed specified in 
Tables 8 and 9 of 
First Schedule   21.-(1)  Every package of a mixture of forage seed offered for sale, of the 
plant species specified in Tables 8 and 9 set ou t in First Schedule to these  15 Regulations shall be labeled with:  
 (i) the name and address of the dealer;  
 (ii) seed class;  
(iii) the name and percentage by weight of each  in the mixture, in 
order of its predominance;  
 (iv) the name of the variety of each plant species  in  the mixture.  
 (v) germination percentage of each  component of the mixture, in 
order of its predominance;  
 (vi) month and year of germination test; and  
 (vii) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of 
production;  
  (2) The information stated o n a package or label pursuant to paragraphs 
(b), (c) and (d) of sub regulation (1) of this regulation shall be on the same face of 
the package or label and shall be of the same type of printing or lettering.  
  
Official tag   22.-(1) Every package of seed produced in Tanzania and classified with 
the name of one of the Tanzania seed class shall be fastened and tagged  with an  
official tag authorized by the Chief Seed Certification Officer.  
  (2)  The domestic tag referred to under sub -regulation (1) shall contain 
the: 
 (a) name of  the plant species;  
 (b) name of the variety;  
 (c) seed class;  
 (d) serial number of the label or tag;  
 (e) seed certificate number; and  
 (f) lot number.  
  (3)  The tags referred to under sub -regulation (1) shall be supplied only to 
seed dealers a pplying for these tags and furnishing an Inspector with - 
 (a) a declaration of the grower declaring that the seed to which the tags 
are to be applied is derived from the crop in respect of which the 
final field inspection results specified in form SR VIII B s et out in 
the Fifth  Schedule to these Regulations; and  
 (b) a declaration of the applicant, if the applicant is not the grower, 
declaring  that the seed referred to in the grower’s declaration is the 
seed to which the labels are to be applied and that the se ed has not 
been  mixed or contaminated while in the possession of the 
applicant.  
  (4)  The tag for standard seed, shall contain the:  
 (a) name of the  seed;  
 (b) name of the variety of the seed;  
 (c) name of the class of the seed;  
 (d) serial number of the tag; and  
 (e) lot number.  
  
Inter-agency labels   23.–(1) Every package of seed of foreign origin classified with the name 
of the Tanzania seed class shall be fastened and tagged with an inter -agency 
certification tag authorized by the Chief Seed Certification Offic er;  16   Provided that, for any package of seed which originates from an East 
African Community member country, grey colour shall be used.  
  (2) The inter -agency certification tag referred under sub -regulation (1) 
shall contain the:  
 (a) name of the  plant spe cie; 
 (b) name of the variety;  
(c) seed class;  
 (d) name of the country of production;  
 (e) serial number of the tag; and  
 (f) lot number.  
  (3)  Inter -agency certification tags referred to under sub -regulation (1) 
shall be supplied only if the seed dealer applying for t hese tags furnishes an 
Inspector with - 
 (a) seed inspection report from a certification agency recognized by the 
Tanzania Seed Certification Institute; and  
 (b) particulars of the information on the tag of the foreign certification 
agency.  
  
General 
provision s with 
respect to official 
and inter -agency 
labels   24.-(1) An official tag or inter -agency certification tag shall only be 
applied to containers for which the tags were issued.  
 
  (2)  Except where the Chief Seed Certification Officer directs otherwise, 
an official or inter -agency certification tag shall not contain anything other than 
the information required by regulations 18 or 19.  
  (3)  An official tag or inter -agency certification label shall be affixed to a 
seed container by an Inspector  
  
Chief  Seeds 
Certification 
Officer  to 
authorize use of 
official  or inter -
agency 
certification  tags   25.-(1) The Chief Seed Certification Officer may, authorize any seed 
dealer to affix an official tag to seed of one of the Tanzania seed class, if that 
person: - 
 
(a) has seed processing equipment and facilities adequate for the proper 
processing of seed;  
(b) has adequate facilities to maintain the identity of different seed lots; 
and shall return to the Chief Seed Certification Officer on request 
by him any label su pplied pursuant to regulations 18 or 19.  
  (2)  Where the Chief Seed Certification Officer is of the opinion that the 
seed dealer authorized to affix official labels pursuant to sub -regulation (1) is not 
complying with the provisions of regulations 18, 19  and 20 of these Regulations, 
the Chief Seed Certification Officer may withdraw the authority granted under 
sub-regulation (1).  
  
 
PART VI  
SEED CERTIFICATION  
 
Restrictions  26.-(1)  No seed shall be certified unless, it has been pro duced, inspected,  17 on 
uncertified 
seed sampled, tested, and complied with the standards set out in the First Schedule to these 
Regulations.  
  (2) Varieties released in Tanzania pursuant to regulation 4 shall be eligible for 
certification.  
  (3) Seed shall be classified in fo ur classes as set out in the Second Schedule 
of these Regulations.  
  (4)  Minister may make rules and procedures for certification and control of 
Quality Declared Seed and tree seed.  
  
Seed crop 
inspection   27.-(1) Every seed grower or his agent shall, within thirty days  after a seed 
crop is planted, apply for field inspection by completing Form SR VII set out in Fifth  
Schedule of these Regulations upon payment of fees set out in Sixth Schedule to 
these Regulations.  
  (2)  An application of field ins pection may be refused by the Tanzania 
Official Seed Certification Institute if it is made thirty days after planting.     
  (3)  A field inspection for the purpose of certification shall be conducted by 
the field inspector or authorized Inspector and sha ll be confined to the field of a 
registered seed producer.  
  (4)  In inspecting the field, the Inspector or the authorized inspector shall 
ensure that all field standards as provided in Part II set out in the First Schedule to 
these Regulations are compli ed with.  
  (5)  The Field Inspector or authorized inspector shall have powers to enter 
into any field registered for inspection and shall not approve any field or part thereof 
if satisfied that it does not meet the prescribed field standards.  
  (6)  The Field Inspector or the Authorized Inspector shall visit each unit of 
certification and conduct at least a minimum number of inspections required for each 
seed crop.  
  (7)  The Field Inspector  or Authorized Inspector shall make proper counts of 
plants or heads of plants as deemed necessary fit and the minimum counting shall be:  
 (a) up to two hectares, five counts shall be used; and  
 (b) for each addition of two hectares up to fifty hectares, one more count 
shall be needed,  
 beyond fifty hectares, one additiona l count shall be needed for every 
four hectares.  
  (8)  The minimum number of plants or heads per count required for each crop 
shall be as set out in the Fourth Schedule  to these Regulations.  
  (9)  Inspection may include pre -planting, nursery, pre -harve st, post harvest 
and storage facilities.  
  (10)  It shall be the responsibility of the seed grower to observe the 
recommended cultural practices at every stage of seed production for each unit of 
certification.  
  (11)  Upon completion of every field insp ection, the Inspector or Authorised 
Inspector may advise the seed grower on any non - compliance of the inspection and 
in case there is a need to undertake re - inspection, the  seed grower shall bear the cost 
of such re - inspection.  
  (12)  T he result of e ach field inspection shall be issued on Form SR VIIIA set 
out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations ; and shall be signed by both the  18 Inspector  and the grower or his representative.  
  (13)  Upon completion of the field inspection, the Inspector  shall accord 
appropriate class any seed crop which meet s the standard s and fill in a Final 
Inspection Result in Form SR VIIIB as set out in the Fifth Schedule to these 
Regulations and the results shall be signed by  both field inspector and the grower or 
his dully authorized representative.  
  
Appeal 
against  the 
result of field 
inspection   28-(1) Where a registered grower or his agent disagrees with the results of 
any field inspection, he may appeal within seven days from the date of the  issuance 
of the results  of the inspection to the Chief Seed Certification Officer.  
  (2)  The Chief Seed Certification Officer shall determine the appeal and issue 
his decision in writing within fourteen days from the date of receipt of the appeal.   
  (3)  Where the Chief See d Certification Officer is satisfied with the grounds 
of appeal, he shall approve for a re -inspection.  
  (4)  Re -inspection shall be  carried out by the team comprising of – 
 (a) one senior Inspector;  
 (b) one  breeder; and  
 (c) the aggrieved seed producer or his dully appointed representative.  
  (5)  The aggrieved grower shall pay the re - inspection fee which shall be 
refunded to him in case the re -inspection is proved to be in his favour.  
  
Harvesting 
of seed   29.-(1) The seed grower shall ensure that the seed  quality is maintained 
during harvesting and transportation to the processing plants.  
  (2)  Where the processing plant is located far from the seed field, seed grower 
shall ensure that transportation of seed is done under close supervision of an 
Inspecto r or Authorised Field Inspector and after obtaining a transport order in Form 
SR IX as set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (3)  Before seeds are transported the Inspector or a person authorised shall 
mark the container with indelible ink . 
  
Seed 
processing   30.-(1)  A registered seed processor  shall processes  only seeds from the 
approved fields or seeds permitted to be imported into Tanzania.  
  (2)  Every seed processor shall notify the Chief Seed Certification Officer or 
any authori zed officer before processing any seed lots and upon such notification, the 
Chief Seed Certification Officer or authorized officer shall issue a work order to the 
dealer in Form SR X set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (3)  The Seed Insp ector or authorized Seed Inspector may enter and inspect 
the premises for seed processing.  
  (4)  The processed seed shall be properly marked and stored separately in 
identifiable seed lots.  
  
Storage of 
processed 
seed  31.–(1) Each container or bag of processed seed in every lot shall be properly 
labeled and identified.  
  (2)  Seed lot shall be kept in a way to ensure the limits set for moisture and 
other quality attributes.  
  
Seed for sale   32.-(1) No seed shall be offered for sale unless it is cert ified in accordance to  19 these Regulations or rules made under regulation 26(4).  
  (2)  Every seed dealer shall be responsible for the quality of any seed he sells 
or offers for sale.  
  (3)  A seed dealer may appoint an agent or a stockist with knowledge, ability 
and appropriate facilities to maintain the quality and viability of the seed offered for 
sale. 
  (4)  The agent or stockist appointed pursuant to sub -regulation (3), shall have 
a valid registration certificate for dealing with seed business issued  by the Director 
pursuant to Section 16 of the Act.  
  (5)  W here a  Seed Inspector or an authorized inspector has reasonable 
grounds  to believe that any seed or seed lots is being sold without having reached 
minimum prescribed standards or in violation of any provision s of the Act and these 
Regulations, may immediately issue a  stop sale order on Form SR XI set out  in the 
Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  
Seed 
importation   33.-(1)  Every seed dealer who, intends to import seed into Tanzania, shall  
submit to the Director a notice of intention to import such seed on  Form SR XII set 
out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (2)  the notice under sub -regulation (1) shall specify: - 
 (a) name and address of importer;  
 (b) country of origin;  
 (c) name and address of importer;  
 (d) the quantity  of seed;  
 (e) expected date of arrival of consignment; and  
 (f) the species and the cultivar.  
  (3)  Upon receipt of such notice, the Director shall issue a seed import permit 
in Form SR XIII set out in the Fifth Schedule to  these Regulations.  
  (4)  Any seed imported under this regulation shall not be sold unless its 
quality has been examined and approved by TOSCI or any other certification agency 
which is in bilateral agreement with Tanzania as regard to seed certification . 
  (5)  Any imported seed shall be accompanied by certificate of quality issued 
by a Recognized Certification Agency, phytosanitary certificate and shall meet 
Tanzanian quarantine requirements as provided in the Plant Protection Act.  
  
Seed  
exportatio n  34.-(1) Any seed dealer who intends to export  seed from  Tanzania, shall  
submit to the Director a notice of intention to export  on Form SR XIV set out in the 
Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (2)  The notice under sub -regulation (1) shall be a ccompanied with an import 
permit from the country to which seed is exported and shall specify the quantity, 
plant species and variety to be exported.  
  (3)  Upon receipt of such notice, the Director shall issue seed export permit 
on Form SR XV set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (4)  The exporter shall ensure compliance with all conditions for export of 
seed as provided in the Plant Protection Act.  
  
Pre and post 
control plots   35.- (1) Any seed lots officially sampled and tested pursu ant to these 
Regulations shall be grown in post control plots in accordance with OECD seed  20 scheme.  
  (2) Control plots referred to under sub -regulations (1) shall be open for 
examination and assessment by all parties interested in the seed industry.  
  (3)  Upon completion of the examination and assessment of control plots, the 
Field  Inspector  or  Authorized Inspector shall write a report on the number of off -
types, other varieties, variety identity, purity,  diseased plants and other diversions 
observed  in the plots.  
  
 PART VII  
SEED SAMPLING AND TESTING  
  
Sampling   
of  Seeds   36.-(1) Any seed sample for testing shall be taken by a Seed Inspector or 
Authorised Inspector in accordance with the requirements prescribed under these 
Regulations.  
  (2)  The sample referred to under sub - regulation (1) shall be provided to the 
Seed Inspector or Authorized Inspector free of charge for purposes of laboratory seed 
testing and post control planting and examination.  
  (3)  Where an Inspector requires a larger  amount of seed sample as he 
considers it necessary for satisfactory testing, re -testing or analysis, the size of each 
sample shall comply with the particulars set out in the Third Schedule to these 
Regulations.  
  (4)  Each seed sample shall bear a unique  sample number for reference.  
  (5)  Seed lots shall be created at the time of sampling and shall not exceed the 
maximum weights prescribed in these Regulations.  
  (6)  Where automatic samplers have not been installed, a seed dealer shall 
arrange the pac kages in such a way to enable the seed Inspector or Authorized 
Inspector to reach all packages and draw samples.  
  (7)  Sampling of seed lots shall be conducted in accordance with the current 
Rules of ISTA.  
  (8)  Seed from different fields of the same c lass, species and variety which 
have passed field inspection and which can be traceable, may be blended and bulked 
to constitute one seed lot.  
  (9)  The seed dealer shall provide reliable scales for ascertaining the weight of 
a seed lot.  
  (10)  The see d dealer shall pay appropriate fees for seed sampling as set out in 
the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  
Sampling 
intensity   37.-(1) When sampling seed lots in a container that can be sealed, the 
sampling intensity hereunder shall be taken as the m inimum requirements: - 
 (a) seed not exceeding 500 kg. - five primary samples shall be taken except 
that for small lots not exceeding 50 kg. three or four samples may be 
taken;  
 (b) seed exceeding 500 kg. – but not exceeding 3,000 kg. – one primary 
sample for ever y  300 kg. shall be taken, so however, that not less than 
five primary samples shall be taken;  
 (c) seed exceeding 3,000 kg but not exceeding 20,000 kg. – one primary 
sample for every 500 kg. shall be taken, so however, that not less than  21 10 primary samples s hall be taken; and  
 (d) seed in bulk shall be sampled at random locations and the samples shall 
be drawn from varying depths.  
  (2)  For seeds lots in bags or other containers up to 100kg capacity, samples 
shall be taken at random locations and the intensity  hereunder shall be taken as the 
minimum requirements: - 
 (a) from 1 – 4  containers ,  three primary samples from each container;  
 (b) from 5 – 8 containers, two primary samples from each container;  
 (c) from 9 -15 containers, one primary sample from each containe r; 
 (d) from 16 -30 containers, 15 primary samples total;  
 (e) from 31 -59 containers, 20 primary samples total;  
 (f) from 60 or more containers, 30 primary samples total.  
Seeds testing                              38.-(1) Seed testing for the purpose of certificat ion shall be conducted by an 
official seed testing laboratory or any authorized laboratory.  
  (2)  Any sample drawn or by the Seed Inspector or Authorized Inspector or 
taken by any private individual shall be submitted to the seed testing laboratory 
toget her with Form SR XVI set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (3)  Seed  testing laboratory  shall: - 
 (a) test seed in accordance with the ISTA Rules;  
 (b) in case for samples submitted by the  Seed Inspector or Authorized 
Inspector, record results  of the seed test on a certificate in Form SR 
XVII set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations;  
 (c) in case of samples submitted by the private individual, record results of  
seed testing report on Form SR XVIII set out in the same Schedule; and  
 (d) store the sample under optimal storage conditions for at least twelve 
months from the date the test results certificate was issued.  
  (4)  Notwithstanding the provision of sub - regulation 3(d), the testing 
laboratory shall not be held responsible for any de terioration of the sample that may 
occur.  
  
PART VIII  
MISCELLANEOUS  
  
Exemption   39.  The Minister may by order published in the Gazette, exempt some seed 
or class of seeds from the provisions of these Regulations.  
  
Fees  40.-(1)  The fees set out i n the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations  shall be 
payable in respect of all services as provided  therein.  
  (2)  The fee for any service shall be paid at the time when the application for a 
particular service is made.  
  (3)  The Minister may, by notic e in the Gazette, remit in whole or in part any 
fees payable by any person in respect of any service, if he is satisfied that it is in the 
public interest to do so.  
  
Appeals   41.-(1) Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of any officer or the 
National Performance Trial -Technical Committee or National Variety Release 
Committee in the administration of the Act or these Regulations, may appeal to the  22 National Seed Committee.  
  (2)  Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of the National Seed 
Comm ittee may appeal to the Minister within fourteen days upon receipt of such 
decision.  
  (3)  Any appeal whose time limit has not been specifically provided under the 
Act or these Regulations shall be made to the Minister within fourteen days from the 
date of receiving of a particular decision.   
  
Authorisatio
n of 
Inspectors,  
Samplers 
and Analysts   42.-(1)  Any person who wishes to be authorized as seed testing laboratory, 
an Inspector, Seed Sampler, or Analyst for the purposes of these Regulations,  sha ll 
apply in writing to the Chief  Seed Certification Officer to that effect.  
  (2)  The application made under sub -regulation (1) shall be accompanied with 
documentary evidence showing that the Applicant is knowledgeable of the principles 
and practices of  seed testing, field or seed inspection, seed conditioning or seed 
sampling.  
  (3)  The application under sub -regulation (1) shall be accompanied with 
appropriate fees as set out  in Sixth Schedule to these Regulations.  
  (4)  The Chief seed Certification  Officer may after recommendation of the 
Management Committee of TOSCI and upon satisfied that the Applicant is capable to 
be authorised as an Inspector, Sampler or Analyst issue an authorisation Certificate 
on Form SR XIX set out  in Fifth Schedule to thes e Regulations.     
  (5)  TOSCI shall from time to time issue guidelines and other requirements as 
regard to the authorisation of Inspectors, Samplers, Analysts and seed laboratories.  
  (6)  The Chief Seed Certification Officer shall renew annually the 
authorisation upon payment of the prescribed annual fees as set out  in Sixth Schedule 
to these Regulations.  
  (7)  Authorisation referred under this regulation shall be limited to the  
activities for which the authority  has been granted.  
  
Suspension 
or 
cancellation 
of 
authorisation   43.-(1)  The Chief Seeds Certification Officer may suspend or cancel the 
authorisation issued  under regulation 42, if: - 
 (a) a false or misleading information has been submitted in support of the 
application for the authorisat ion; or  
 (b) the authorised person  has not complied  with the  provisions of the Act 
or these Regulations; or  
 (c) the authorised person has  not paid the applicable annual fee before 1st 
January of the year in respect of which the authorisation is to be 
renewe d; or 
 (d) the authorised person has  provided or maintained false or misleading 
records or samples in respect of any seed.  
  (2)  The Chief Seed Certification Officer shall not suspend or cancel the 
authorisation under this regulation unless: - 
 (a) the  author ized person has been informed in writing  the reasons for 
suspension or cancellation;  
 (b) the  authorized person has been given an opportunity to be heard, either  23 by written or oral representations, in respect of the suspension or 
cancellation; and  
 (c) the aut horized person has been issued with a fourteen days prior notice 
of  intention to suspend or cancel  the authorisation.  
  (3)  A suspension of an authorisation shall remain in effect until: - 
 (a) the Chief Seeds Certification Officer has been satisfied that the 
suspended person  has taken corrective measures; and  
 (b) the Chief Seeds Certification Officer notifies the suspend person  in 
writing that the suspension has been lifted.  
  
Change of 
variety name   44.-(1) The Director may after consultation with the N ational Seed 
Committee, approve change in variety name.  
  (2)  the variety name may be changed pursuant to this regulation, if the 
Director  is  satisfied by the information received from  the  breeder that  justifies 
change in variety name.  
  (3)  C hange of variety name shall come into effect on the date on which the  
Director approves.  
  
Detentions 
and stop sale 
order  
  45.-(1) Any seed  or package seized pursuant to subse ction (4) of section 22 of 
the Act may be detained b y an I nspector at any place b y attaching a detention tag or 
mark  to:- 
 (a) where only the seed is seize d, the package provided by the i nstitute and 
in which the seed is placed;  
 (b) where only the package is seized, the package;  
 (c) where the package and the seed are seized, the package; and  
 (d) where a seed lot in packages is seized, at least one package of the seed 
lot. 
  (2)  On attaching a detention tag or mark to the appropriate package referred 
to in sub -regulation (1), the Seed Inspector or an a uthorised inspector shall issue a 
stop s ale  order  as provide under r egulation 32 (5) to the person entitled to 
possession, at the time of seizure, of the seed or package, as the case may be.  
  (3)  No person shall alter or remove a detention ta g or mark attached to a 
package  or sells any seed or  package detained pursuant to these Regulations.  
  (4)  No person shall move any seed or package detained pursuant to sub -
regulation (1), except where an inspector issues a written authorization indicating that 
the seed or package shall be placed in a saf er or more convenient location.  
  (5)  Upon issuance of detention order, an inspector shall take or cause to be 
taken a  sample of each seed lot that has been detained.  
  (6)  Where any seed has been placed unde r detention or stop sale by an 
inspector un der this regulation, the owner or the person in possession of that seed 
may apply to the i nspector for the release of the seed.  
  (7)  No seed under detention or stop sale order shall be released unless the 
person applying for the release has fulfilled to  the satisfaction of the Chief Seed 
Certification Officer all the requirements of the Act and these Regulations.  
  (8)  On release from detention of the seed or package, an inspector shall issue 
a notice of release to the person who was in the possession  of the detained seed.  
  (9)  Any Seeds or package forfeited to the Government under the provisions  24 of the Act or these Regulations shall be disposed of in such manner as the Chief 
Seeds Quality Controller may, with the approval of the Minister, direct.  
  (10)  Costs incidental to the detention shall be payable and re coverable from 
the person whose seed have been detained.  
  
Offence   46.  Any person who contravenes the provision of these Regulations commits 
an offence, except as otherwise provided, be l iable upon conviction to a fine not less 
than one million shillings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment 
for a term not exceeding one year or to both.  
  
Retention  
  47.  The Minister may, after consulting the Mini ster for Finance  determine 
the amount of money to be retained for  TOSCI  from collections  made  by TOSCI  
in discharging its duties under the Act and these Regulations.   
  
Prohibited, 
restricted 
and noxious 
seeds    48.  The seeds  set out  in the Eighth Schedule to the se Regulations shall be 
deemed as prohibited, restricted and noxious weed seeds for the purpose of these 
Regulations.  
  
Revocation 
of GN.No.29  
 of 1976   49.  The Seed Regulations 1976, are hereby revoked  
 
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FIRST SCHEDULE  
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(Made under Regulations 10) 
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TABLES OF STANDARDS SEED  
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PART I:   LABORATORY STANDARDS  
 
TABLE 1  
 
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Wheat including hybrid – Triticum aestivum  L. and  
(b) Wheat durum – Triticum durum Desf . 
   
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certifi ed1 Certified2”  
  % % % 
 Pure Seed (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     … … ……...  99.0 99.0 99.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  …. …..  ……  0.9 0.9 0.9 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)       …     …     …     …     …  … …… ..  0.9 0.9 1.0 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)         …     …     …     …   ...  ……  13.0 13.0  15.0 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     …   …  …...  85 85 85 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (Maximum)   …     …     … … …. ….  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Restricted Noxious We ed Seed (Maximum)…  …. ……  ….  ….  4 per kg.  4 per kg.  4 per kg.  
 
 
TABLE 2  
Applicable to:  
 
(a)   Barley – Hordeum vulgare L, H. distichon L. 
(b)   Oat – Avena sativa L.A. nuda L. 
 
 Standard  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seed (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …   .. .. …  99.0 99.0 99.0 
 Total Seed other (Maximum) …     …     … … …. … …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Other Crop Seed (Maximum) …     …     …     … …   …  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ... ……  0.9 0.9 0.9 
 Obje ctionable Weed Seed (Maximum)   …   … ..  ...  …..  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Restricted Noxious Weed Seed (Maximum)… … … …...          4 per kg.  4 per kg  4 per kg  
 Moisture Content (Maximum)  …     …     …    … … … ...  13.0 13.0 15.0 
 Germination (Minimum)    …     …     …     …   …   ….  ..  85 85 85 
        
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TABLE 3  
Applicable to:  
  Rice (Paddy) – Oryza sativa  L. 
 
 
 
TABLE 4  
 
Applicable to:  
 Sorghum (includes hybrid sorghum) – Sorghum bicolor  (L.) Moench  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  %  % 
 Pure seed(maximum ) 98.0 98.0 98.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  …. …. … 
…. 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ... ……  1.9 1.9 1.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)        …     …     …     …     ….. 
…. 11.0 11.0 11.0 
 Germinat ion (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     … …. …. 
... 75 75 75 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (Maximum)   …   … ..  ...  …..  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Restricted Noxious Weed Seed (Maximum)… … … …...          4 per kg.  4 per kg  4 per kg  
 
 
  Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seed (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 98.0 98.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ... ……  1.9 1.9 1.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)         …     …     …     …      13.0 13.0 13.0 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     …  80 80 80 
 Blast – Pyricularia oryzae  (Maximum)  1.0 0.2 0.2 
 Bacterial Leaf Blight – Xanthomonas oryzae  (Maximum)  1.0 2.0 2.0 
 White Tip Nematode – Alphelenchoides besseyi  (maximum)  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (Maximum)   …   … ..  ...  …..  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Restricted Noxious Weed Seed (Maximum)… … … …...          4 per kg.  4 per kg  4 per kg   27 TABLE 5  
Applicable to:  
(a) M aize open -pollinated - Zea mays  L . 
   
 
(b)  Maize (hybrid)  
 
 
 
TABLE 6  
Applicable to:  
   Soybean – Glycine max.   
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 98.0 98.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ... ……  1.9 1.9 1.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)            …     …     …     …      14.0 14.0 14.0 
 Germination (Minimum) ….  ….  …..  …..   …     …     …      75 75 75 
  Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     …  99.0 99.0 99.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ...  0.9 0.9 0.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)         …     …     …     …      13.0 13.0 13.0 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     …  90.0 90 90 
 Factor    Class  
  Basic  Certified 1   
  % %  
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     
… 99.0 99.0  
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1  
 Inert Matter (Maximum)       …     …     …     …     …  0.9 0.9  
 Moisture Content (Maximum)         …     …     …     …      13.0 13.0  
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     …  90 90   28 TABLE 7  
Applicable to: Millet   
 
(a) Pearl Millet, – Pennisetum glaucum  (L.) R. Br. Emend Stuntz  
 
 Standard  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2”  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 98.0 98.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ...   1.9 1.9 1.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)      …     …     …     …      12.0 12.0 12.0 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …      …     …  75 75 75 
 
(b) Finger Millet, – Eleusine carocana  
 
 Factor  Standards for each Class  
  Basic  Certified  1 Certified2””  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …      97.0 97.0 97.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.2 0.2 0.2 
 Inert Matter (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  ...   2.8 2.8 2.8 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     …  75 75 75 
 Objectionable Weed See d (Maximum)   …   … ..  ...  …  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Restricted Noxious Weed Seed (M aximum)… … … …..   4 per kg.  4 per kg  4 per kg  
  29 TABLE 8  
 
Applicable to:  
(a) Alfalfa – Medicago sativa  
(b) White Clover, incl. Ladino – Trifolium repens  
(c) Glycine – Glycine javanica  
(d) Lance Crotalaria – Crotalaria lanceolata . 
(e) Showy Crotalaria – Crotalaria spectabilis  
(f) Slender Crotalaria – Crotalaria intermedia  
(g) Striate Clotalaria – Crotalaria mucronata var. striata  
(h) Sunn Crotalaria  - Crotalaria juncea  
(i) Kudzu – Pueraria phaseloides  
(j) Lupines – Lupinus spp.  
(k) Seradella – Ornithopus sativus.  
(l) Tall Tick Clover (Kuru vine) – Desmo dium spp.  
(m) Siratro – Phaseolus atropurpureus . 
 
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)          …     …     …     …     …      98.0 98.0 97.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)                 …     …     …     …  0.2 0.2 0.2 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)              …     …     …     …      1.8 1.8 2.8 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)        …     …     …     …      13.0 13.0 13.0 
 Germination (Minimum)    …       …     …  50 50 50 
 
 
TABLE 9  
STANDARDS FOR EACH SEED CLASS  
Applicable to:  
Forage Crops and Grasses  
 
 
 
 Percent Inert 
Matter  Percent Weed 
Seeds  Percent Pure Seeds  Percent 
Germination  
Basic and 
Certified1   Certi
fied 
2 Basic 
and 
Certified 
1  Certifi
ed2 Basic 
and 
Certifi
ed1   Certified 
2 Basic, 
“Certified1” 
and Certified2  
 Pennisetum clandestinum      3.8 4.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 95.0 75 
Rhodes Grass – Chloris gayana       34.8 39.5 0.2 0.5 65.0 60.0 65 
Dolichos  spp.   …     …     …    9.8 11.5 0.2 0.5 90.0 88.0 75 
Stylo – Stylosanthos gracilis     2.8 3.5 0.2 0.5 97.0 96.0 65 
Hypanheri s rhufa         …      4.8 6.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 93.0 75 
African foxtail grass – 
Cenchrus ciliaris  9.8 14.5 0.2 0.5 90.0 85.0 65 
Teff Grass – Eragrostis teff      1.8 2.5 0.2 0.4 98.0 97.0 75 
Sand Lovegrass – Eragrostis 
trichoide  … …  1.8 2.5 0.2 0.5 98.0 97.0 75 
    Euchleana mecinana   …                           7.8 9.5 0.2 0.5 92.0 90.0 75 
     Digit aria smutsii   …     …     2.8 4.5 0.2 0.5 97.0 95.0 65 
     Eragrostis chloromelas       1.8 2.5 0.2 0.5 98.0 97.0 75 
Weeping Lovegrass – 1.8 2.5 0.2 0.5 98.0 97.0 75  30 Eragrostis urvu la     
Bothriochloa insulpta         …    9.8 14.5 0.2 0.5 90.0 85.0 60 
Guines Grass – Panicum 
maximum    …      4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 60 
Blue panicgrass – Panicum 
antidotale  … 4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 60 
Green panicgras s – Panicum 
maximum var trichoglume         
4.8  
7.5  
0.2  
0.5  
95.0  
92.0  
60 
Panicum coloratum          …      4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 60 
Vine mesquite – Panicum 
obtusum    … 4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 60 
Switchgrass – Panicum 
virgatum       …     4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 60 
Melinis minufiflora   …     …     4.8 9.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 90.0 60 
Pennisetum typhoida        …      3.8 4.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 95.0 75 
Setaria sphacelate   …     …     9.8 14.5 0.2 0.5 90.0 85.0 60 
 Setaria splendida    …     …     9.8 14.5 0.2 0.5 90.0 85.0 60 
Columbus grass – Sorghum 
alum      …      3.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 92.0 75 
Napier grass – Pennisetum 
purpureum  … …      3.8 4.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 95.0 75 
Bermuda grass – Cynodon 
dactylon   …      3.8 4.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 95.0 75 
Themeda triand ra    …     …     4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 60 
Lovegrass – Eragrostis 
superba      …     1.8 2.5 0.2 0.5 98.0 97.0 75 
     Cynodon plectostachyus      
…    …  3.8 4.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 95.0 75 
Lovegrass – Brachiaria 
brizantha    …   4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 70 
Tryps acum laxum    …     …          4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 70 
 Brachiaria ruziziensis      …      4.8 7.5 0.2 0.5 95.0 92.0 70 
Centro – Centrosema 
pubescens  …      1.8 2.5 0.2 0.5 98.0 97.0 65 
 Stylosanthes humilis …     …        2.8 3.5 0.2 0.5 97.0 96.0 65 
 Stylosant hes mucronata  …      2.8 3.5 0.2 0.5 97.0 96.0 65 
Clitoria  ternatea     …     …           3.8 5.5 0.2 0.5 96.0 94.0 65 
   
Note : Other crop seed contents shall not exceed as follows: - 
 
     For Basic and”Certified1” class    …     …     …     …     …  0.5 
 
     For Certified 2 class       …     …     …    …      1.0  31 TABLE 10  
 
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Sunflower  – Helianthus annuus.  
(b) Safflower – Carthamus tinctorius . 
 
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seed (Minimu m)   …     …     …     …     …     …  99.0 99.0 99.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)       …     …     …     …     …  0.9 0.9 0.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)        …     …     …     …      10.0 10.0 10.0 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …     …     …     …  85 85 85 
 
 
TABLE 11  
 
Applicable to mixture of forage seed of two or more of the seed listed in Table 8 and 9 of this Schedule.  
 
“Mixture” means each component present in excess of 5 per cent of the whole.  
 
  Maximum number of seed per 
Kg. except where otherwise 
stated   Minimum 
percentage 
germination  
      
 Class Name  Objectionable   Restricted  Weed 
seed Each 
ingredient  
    % % 
 Certified 1, Certified 2 .… …          None  4 per kg  1.5 60 
 
Note:- 1.  Mixtures of grass seed not designated by the sender as lawn or turf grass mixtures shall be 
classified under this table.  
 
 2.  Percentage purity and germination of each component in the order of predominance shall be 
stated on the seed label.  
 
 
TAB LE 12  
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Cotton – Gossypium spp . 
(b) Kenaf – Hibiscus cannabinus  
(c) Roselle – Hibiscus sabdariffa  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seed (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 98.0 98.0 
 Total Weed Seed (Maxim um)         …     …     …     …  None  0.0  0.1 
 Other Crop Seeds (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.0 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)         …     …     …     …     …  2.0 0.9 0.9 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (Maximum)         …     …      None  None  None  32  Restricted Noxious Weed Seed (Maximum)      …     …      None  None  4 per kg  
 Moisture Content (Maximum)       …     …     …     …     …  10.0 10.0 10.0 
 Germination (Minimum)  …     …     …      70 70 70 
 Bacteria Blight – Xanthomonas malvacearum  (Maxi mum)    0.5 1.0 2.0 
 
 
TABLE 13  
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Groundnut – Arachis hypogaea  
(b) Bambara Nut – Voandzeia subterranea  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)   …     …     …     …     …      98.0 97.0 97.0 
 Other Seed s (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (shelled) (Maximum)       …     …     …     …  1.9 2.9 2.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)…   …    …     …     …     …  12.0 12.0 12.0 
 Germination (minimum)        …     …    …     …     …     … 75 75 75 
 
TABLE 14  
 
Applicable to:  
(a) Sesame – Sesamum indicum  
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seed (Minimum)    …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 98.0 97.0 
 Total Weed Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.2 0.3 
 Other Crop Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.2 0.3 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)      …     …     …     …     …    …  1.9 2.9 2.8 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (Maximum)          …     …    …  None  None  None  
 Restricted Noxious Weed Seed (Maxi mum)          …     …      4 per kg  4 per kg  4 per kg  
 Moisture Content (Maximum) …     …     …    …     …     10.0 10.0 10.0 
 Germination (Minimum). ………  …… …….         …           80 80 80 
 
(b) Tobacco – Nicotiana tabacu  
                           - Nicotia na rustica . 
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)    …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 97.0 97.0 
 Other Seed (Maximum)          …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.2 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)      …     …     …     …     … 2.0 2.0 3.0 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)…       …     …     …     …  12.0 12.0 12.0 
 Germination (Minimum)        …     …      80 80 80 
 Anthracnose (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  None  None  None  
 Angullar Leaf Spot – Pseudomonas angulata (Maximu m)…      None  None  None  
 Frog -Eye or Green Spot – Cercospora nicotianae  (Maximum)  None  None  None  
 Tobacco Mosaic Virus (Maximum) …     …     …     …     …  None  None  None  
 
TABLE 15   33  
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Bean, common – Phaseolus vulgaris  
(b) Bean, broad – Vicia fa ba 
(c) Bean, Lima – Phaseolus lunatis var. macrocarpus  
(d) Bean, runner – Phaseolus cocecineus  
(e) Chick pea – Cicer arietinum  
(f) Cowpea – Vigna unguiculata  
(g) Mung Bean – Phaseolus aureus  
(h) Banavist Bean  – Dolichos lablab  
(i) Hyacinth Bean  –Lablab niger  
(j) Sword Bean  – Canavalia e nsiformis  
(k) Blackgram  – Phaseolus  mungo  
(l) Greengram – Phaseolus aureus  
(m) Pigeon pea – Cajanus cajan  
(n) Pea – perennial – Lathyrus spp  
(o) Castor bean – Ricinus communis   34  
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)         …     …     …     …     …     …  99.0 99.0 99.0 
 Other Seeds (Maximum)      …     …     …     …     …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Inert Matter (Maximum)      …     …     …     …     …     …  0.9 0.9 0.9 
 Moisture Content (Maximum)…   …     …    …     …     …     …  10.0 10.0 10.0 
 Germination (Minimum)      …     …     …      80 80 80 
 Common Bacteria Blight – Xanthomonas phaseoli  (Maximum  None  None  None  
 Anthracnose – Coletotrichum lindemunthianum  (Maximum)…  None  None  None  
 Bean Common Mosaic Virus (B.C.M.V.)                …     …  …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Halo Blight – Pseudomonas phaseoli  …     …     …   …  0.1 0.1 0.1 
 
TABLE 16  
 
A: Applicable to:  
 Irish potatoes - Solanum tuberosum  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Pure Seeds (Minimum)         …     …     …     99.0 98.0 97.0 
 Soft rot – Sclerotium rolfsii  0.0 0.1 0.1 
 Dry rot – Fusarium wilt      …     …     …     …     …  0.5 1.0 1.0 
 Common scab – Streptomyes scabies* coverage of tuber in 50kg 
bag 1.0 2.0 2.0 
 Black scurf  - Rhizoctonia solani**  1.0 5.0 5.0 
 
1. *Even if a single tuber in a lot is detected to have standard scab the entire seed lot shall be treated with the 
recommended chemical before declaring it fit for certification.  Any Seeds lot having more than 5% scabbed tubers 
will not be certified  even after treatment.  
 
2. **A tuber is considered having black scurfed if 10% or more of its surface in scurfed.  
 If more than 5% of the tubers are scurfed the total lot is rejected. Seeds lots carrying scurf,            should be treated 
with recommende d chemicals before being considered fit for certification purposes.  
Seed potato shall be classified into 3 sizes for the different/classes of seeds***.  
 
 Measurements in mm  
Hill seed potato  Plain seed potato  
Small ****  30-40  25-35 
Medium  41-50 36-45 
Large  Above 51  Above 46  
 
 
3. ***Size of the tuber will be decided on the basis of mean of two width of tuber at the middle and that of length.  
4. **** In a seed lot tuber not conforming to specific size of seed should not be more than 5% by number.  
The seed material shall be reasonably clean, health, firm and shall conform to the characteristics of the variety, cut, 
bruised, misshaped, cracked tubers or those damaged by insects, slugs or worms shall not exceed 1% by weight; Tubers 
showing greenish pigmen t are best for seed purposes. Total number of diseased tubers shall not be more than 5% by 
number in each case.  
 
B: Applicable to:  
 
(a) Ginger – Zingiber officinalis  
(b) Cardamom  – Elittaria cardamomum  
(c) Pyrethrum – Chysanthemum cinerarieafolium  
 
 Factor  Class   35   Basic  Certified1  Certified2’  
  % % % 
 Pure Living splits or cuttings (Minimum)         …     …     …     98 98 97 
 Total Weeds (Maximum)       …     …     …     …    …  None  None  None  
 Other Living Plants  (Maximum)     …     …     …     …      1.0 1.0 2.0 
 Germination (Minimum)           …    …    …     …      …     95 95 95 
 Bacterial Fascial – Corynebacterium fascians   …     …      2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Bright Gray Mold – Botrytis cinerea …     …    …      2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Damping off – Gloesporium spp               …     …     …     …  2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Root Rot – Pythium spp  2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Phymatotrichum omnivorum (Text) or Rhizoctonia solani  2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Stem Rot – Sclerotinia screlerotiorum   …     …     …     …  2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Aster Yellow – Chlorogenus callist ephi    …     …     …     2.0 2.0 2.0 
 Leaf  Nematode – Alphelenchoides ritzema – bosi        …      None  None  None  
 Root Knot Nematode – Meloidogyne hapla         …     …    None  None  None  
 
C: Applicable to:  
Cassava Manihot utilisima  
Sweet potato Ipome a batatas   
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified 2  
  % % % 
 Other varieties (Maximum)…     …     …     …  0.1 0.2 0.2 
 Storage rot…     …     …     …   …   ….              …   … ……  None  None  None  
 Black rot - Ceratocystis fumbriata  …     …     …     …   …    None  None  None  
 Pure living cutting (Minimum)…    …    …     …      …     95 95 95 
 Scurf - Monilochaetes unfuscans  …     …     …     …  …  None  0.1 0.1 
 Wilt (vascular wilt) - Fusarium oxysporum …     …     …      None  0.1 0.1 
 Nematode    …     …     …   …     …     …   … …   ……    0.2 0.5 0.5 
 Wire worm …     …    …     …  …     …     …   …  …   …  1 5 5 
 Sweet potato weevil - Cylasfor micarius             …     …      None  None  None  
 Foot rot – Plenodomus destruens …  …   …. …. …… ….  None None  None  
 Leaf spot  - Ercospora bataticala… ….   …..    …… …..  ….  None  None  None  
 Soft rot - Rhizopus stoloniferi …     …     …     … … …. ..  None  None  None  
 Cassava mealybug    …     …     …    …      …   …. …. ….  None  None  None  
 Cassava   mosaic …   …..  ….. ……    …   …. …. …… ….  None  None  None  
 
 
 
TABLE 17  
 
Applicable to:  
 
Onion Sets and Multiplier Onions (including Garlic).  
 
1 2 3 4 
Class  Name  Size in  diameter  Purity  General Quality  
1.  Standard seeds  10 – 20 mm  98 per cent  Mature, well cure d sound, 
free from decay and dry, free 
from tops, dirt leaves, free 
from other foreign matter,  
disease, moulds,  insect, 
mechanical, frost damage, 
sprouted and soft bulbs when 
classified.  
Note:   The size standards under Column 2 do not apply to multiplie r onions,   36      2.    Onion sets may be labeled “pin -head” onion sets when they conform to the standards specified in this table and when the 
diameter of the sets is not more than 20 mm”.  
     3.   The following are the generally accepted identification and distinction between onion sets and onion multipliers.  Onion 
sets:  (Allium cepa ) small bulbs or “sets” grown from Seeds used to plant for the production of mature onions.  Since 
A. cepa  is perennial, in the temperate zone, the sets are produced one se ason for planting in the next season.  They are 
in practical sense just very small onions.  
            Onion multipliers: (A. cepa, var: varagratum).  The example variety produces branching at the base of the bulb which, 
when divided, can be used as propa gating material for planting.  The practical example in Tanzania is the Spring onion.  
           In the general Allium  there are at least four basic means of propagation: Seeds, Cloves, Topsets, and Multipliers.  Seeds: 
to produce mature onions, or for th e production of transplants  or sets. ( Allium cepa ). 
          Bulb segments or cloves:  (A. sativum ) – Garlic.  The separation of segments of the garlic bulb provides the usual 
propagation material.  Seldom is garlic Seeds used.  
          Top sets are th e small bulb -like planting material produced in the flower cluster, sometimes in conjunction with Seeds.  
(A. cepa, var. vivaparum ). 
          Multipliers are the division of the branching at the base of the crown, which are used for propagation.  ( A cepa , var; 
aggregatum ) Spring onions.  
  37 TABLE 18  
 
Applicable to:  
 
Vegetable Crops.  
 
MINIMUM STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SEED CLASSSES  
 
1.  Objectionable Weed Seed:  None  
2.  Restricted Noxious Weed Seed:  Maximum allowed shall be 4 Seed per kg  
3.  Total Weed Se ed:  The maximum by weight shall not exceed 1 per cent.  
 
 Purity  
(Minimum)  Germination  
(Minimum)  
 % % 
African Cabbage…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     98.0 70 
African Eggplant…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     98.0 70 
Amaranths…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …    …  95.0 70 
Beans (all types) …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     98.0 80 
Beet (Incl. Swiss chard)        …     …     …     …     …     …     …   98.0 65 
Broccoli       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …    …  98.0 75 
Brussels Sprouts  …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 80 
Cabbage      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 80 
Carrot         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      …  98.0 60 
Cauliflower…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      …  98.0 70 
Celery  …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …    …     …    …  99.0 60 
Cucumber   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Eggplant     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Kale   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Kohlrabi     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 80 
Leek            …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      …  98.0 70 
Lettuce        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 75 
Marrow       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 75 
Muskmelon          …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 75 
Nightshade…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …    …  98.0 60 
Okra            …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Onion          …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Parsley        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Parsnip        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 60 
Peas   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  99.0 80 
Pepper        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …   98.0 60 
Pumpkin    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  99.0 60 
Radish       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      …  98.0 70 
Spinach      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 60 
Squash        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  99.0 75 
Sweet Corn      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 80 
Tomato       …     …     …      …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 75 
Turnip         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 70 
Watermelon         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  98.0 60 
   
  38 TABLE 19  
Applicable to: Standard seed  
 
1.  Objectionable Weed Seed:  None    
2.  Restricted Noxious Weed Seed:  Maximum allowed shall be 10 Seed per kg    
3.  Total Weed Seed:  The maximum by weight shall not exceed 1.5 per cent.    
4. Minimum Seeds Standards shall be as follows: - 
   
 Minimum  
Purity  Minimum 
Germination  
   
 % % 
A.  CEREAL CROPS:    
           Maize (open pollinated)       …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 80 
           Wheat    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 80 
           Sorghum…     …      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 65 
           Rice       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
           Oats       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 80 
           Barley    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 80 
           Millet    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 65 
B.  GRAIN LEGUME AND PULSES:  .  
          Cow peas        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …       97.0 70 
           Bean, Mung   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Bean, Broad   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Bean, Banavist        …     …     …     …     …     …      …     …      97.0 70 
           Bean, Hyacinth       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Bean, Sword  …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Bean – Other s …     …     …     …     …      …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Pigeon Pea      …     …    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     97.0 70 
           Pea – Lathyrus spp.        …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Pea – Field and Garden    …     …      …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Bambara Nut   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     ...  97.0 70 
           Greengram     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Blackgram      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Chickpea       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  97.0 70 
           Lentil            …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  97.0 70 
           Lupines          …      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
 
 Minimum  
Purity  Minimum 
Germination  
 % % 
C.  OIL CROPS:    
           Soybean       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Groundnut    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Sesame…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
           Sunflower      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 65 
           Safflower       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 65 
           Castor Bean   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 75 
            Rape              …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 65 
            LinSeeds          …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 65 
           Cashew Nuts  …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      99.0 80 
           Macadamia Nuts…    …     …     …     …     …     …     …  …  99.0 80 
          Coconuts         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      99.0 80 
          Oil Palm          …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      98.0  80 
          Dram Stick …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      98.0 80 
   
D.  FIBRE CROPS:    
           Cotton       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 75 
           Kenaf    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 75 
           Roselle…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 75 
   
E.  DRUG/STIMULANT CROPS:    
           Pyrethrum      …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 85  39            Tobacco         ……     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  ...  
           Coffee …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …..  
           Tea    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     … …. …. ….. ..      97.0 
99.0 
97.0 75 
80 
75 
   
F.  VEGETABLE CROPS:    
           Tomato   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           African Cabbage…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …         97.0 70 
           African Eggplant…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …        97.0 70 
           Amaranths…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     95.0 70 
           Nightshade…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …   ..  97.0 60 
           Onion     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …    …      97.0 60 
           Eggplant         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 65 
           Okra               …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      97.0 70 
           Cabbage         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …   95.0 75 
           Cauliflower    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 75 
           Collards…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 75 
           Broccoli…     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 75 
           Brussels Sprout       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 75 
           Pepper   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  97.0 55 
           Celery   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 50 
           Cucumber     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     95.0 70 
           Squash, Pumpkin   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
           Spinach         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 55 
           Carrot         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …   95.0 55 
           Turnip    …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 75 
           Watermelon         …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 60 
           Muskmelon       …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 60 
           Radish (including beet)         …     …     …     …     …     …      95.0 65 
           Swiss Chard   …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 60 
G.   FRUIT CROPS    
        Sweet Oranges – Citrus sin ensis  98.0 80 
        Mandarine -        C. reticulata  98.0 80 
        Lemon -              C. limon  98.0 80 
        Lime -                 C. aurantifolia  98.0 80 
        Grapefruit -         C. paradisi  98.0 80 
        Pummelo -           C. grandis  98.0 80 
        Peaches -             Prunus persica  98.0 75 
        Plums -                P. domestica  98.0 75 
        Apricot -              P. armenica  98.0 75 
        Custard Apple -    Annona reticulata  98.0 80 
        Sweetsop             A. squamosa  98.0 80 
        Mango -              Mangifera indica  99.0 75 
        Avocado -           Persea americana  99.0 80 
        Guava -               Psidium guajava  97.0 75 
        Pineapple -         Ananas comosus  98.0 70 
        Banana -             Musa spp.  98.0 95 
        Apple -               Malus sylvestris  98.0 90 
        Pears -                Pyrus communis  98.0 90 
        Grapes -             Vitis vinifera  98.0 90 
        Papaya -             Carica papaya  95.0 70 
        Passion  Fruit -    Passiflora edulis  97.0 70 
        Jackfruit -          Artocarpus heterophyllus  95.0 70 
        Breadfruit -       A. altilis  95.0 70 
        Kumquat -        Fortunella japonica  97.0 75 
        Litchi/Lychee -  Litchi chinensis  95.0 70 
        Longan -          Euphoria longana  90.0 70 
        Loquat -           Eriobotrya japonica  90.0 70 
        Pomegranate – Punica granatum  95.0 80 
        Raspberry -      Rubus spp.  95.0 80 
        Rose  Apple -   Syzygium jambos  95.0 80 
        Tree Tomato -  Cyphomandra betacea  98.0 70 
        Tamarind -      Tamarindus indica  98.0 70 
        Straw Berry -   Fragaria ananassa  95.0 80  40         Carambora -    Averrhoa carambola  90.0 70 
        Fig -                 Ficus spp.  95.0 70 
   
H.  GR ASSES,FORAGE AND GREEN MANURE CROPS :    
           African Foxtail Grass – Cenchrus ciliaris           …     …     …         80.0 50 
           Centro – Centrsema pubescens         …     …     …     …     …      950 50 
           Columbus Grass – Sorghum  almum   …     …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
          Guinea Grass – Panicum maximum     …     …     …     …     …      90.0 50 
           Kuru vine – Desmodium intatum      …     …     …     …     …       95.0 50 
. 
           Rhode Grass – Chloris gayana        …     …     …     …     …      60.0 50 
           Siratro – Phaseolus atropurpureus           …     …     …     …      95.0 50 
           Stylo – Stylosanthes gayanensis       …     …     …     …     …      95.0 50 
           Lance Crotalaria – Crotalaria lanceolata  …     …     …     …   95.0 70 
           Striate Crotalaria - Crotalaria mucronate var, Striata         …     95.0 70 
           Showy Crotalaria – Crotalaria spectabilis           …     …     …      95.0 70 
           Kudzu – Pueraria phaseoloides         …     …     …     …    …  95.0 50 
           Teff Grass – Eragrostis teff               …     …     …     …     …  95.0 50 
           Weeping – Eragrostis teff        …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 50 
           Pennisetum  clande stinum        …     …     …     …     …     …  95.0 60 
           Dolichos spp …     …     …     ...      …     …     …     …     …  85.0 60 
           Hyparenia rufa  …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Sand Lovegrass – Eragrost is trichoides             …          …  90.0 50 
           Euchleana mecinana        …    …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Digitaria smutsii              …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Eragrostis chloromelas    …     …     …     …    …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Bothriochloa insulpta     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  80.0 50 
           Blue panicgrass – Panicum antidotale          …     …     …      90.0 50 
          Green Panicgrass – Panicum maximum  var. trichoglume      …     90.0 50 
           Panicum coloratum  …     …     …     …     …     …     …  85.0 40 
          Vine Mesquite – Panicum obtusum    …     …     …     …     ...      80.0 50 
          Switchgrass – Pancicum virgatum      …         …     …         …  85.0 50 
           Melinis minufiflora    …    …     …     …     …     …     …    .. .  85.0 50 
           Pennisetum typhoides               …     …     …      …     …     …      95.0 50 
           Setaria sphacelate          …     …     …     …       …     …     …  80.0 50 
           Setaria splendida            …     …     …     …       …     …     …  85.0 50 
          Napier Grass – Pennisetum purpureum       …     …     …     …      90.0 50 
          Bermuda Grass – Cynodon dactylon  …     …     …     …     …      90.0 50 
          Cyndon plectostachyus    …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
          Themeda triandra      …     …     …     …     …     …     …      90.0 50 
           Lovegrass – Eragrostis superba         …     …     …     …      90.0 50 
           Brachiaria brizantha      …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Trypsacum laxum           …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Brachiaria ruziziensis      …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Stylosanthes humilis         …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Clitoria ternatea     …     …     …     …     …     …     …     …  90.0 50 
           Alfafa – Medicago sativa         …     …     …      …     …     …      95.0 70 
           Glycine  – Glycine favanica       …     …     …     …     …     …          95.0 60 
           Lupine spp.     …     …     …     …     …    …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
           White Clover incl. Ladino  – Trifol ium repens      …     …      95.0 70 
           Serradella  – Ornithopus sativus         …     …     …     …     …  95.0 70 
           Slender Leaf Crotalaria  – Crotalaris intermedia        …     …      95.0 70 
           Sunn Crotalaria  – Crotalaria juncea   …     …     …     …    …  95.0 70 
 
TABLE 20  
 
CERTIFIED TREE AND SHRUB SEED  
 
 Basic Seed of tree shall be Seed from trees of proven genetic superiority as defined under the Act and Rules 
made by the Minister under Regulation 2 6 (4) herein.  
 
(a)  “Certified  1” tree and shrub Seed shall be the Seeds progeny grown from basic tree or trees and 
shrubs.   41 (b) “Certified  2” Seeds shall be the Seeds progeny grown from either “Certified1” or basic tree Seed.  
 
 
 
  42 PART II:   FIELD STANDARDS  
 
TABLE 1  
 
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Wheat  including hybrid – Triticum aestivum  L.  
(b) Wheat durum – Triticum durum Desf . 
(c) Barley – Hodeum vulgare L.H. distichon  
(d) Oats – Avena sativa L., A. nuda L. 
   
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 Land (seasons  before )   …     …     …     …      …     ……     …     
… 1 1 1 
 Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……         5 5 5 
 No. of inspection (minimum)    …     …     …     ……     …      2 2 2 
 Off- type (count in 100m2)…     …     …     …   ….   …..  1 6 6 
 Other crop (i nseparable) (%)        …     …     …     …  0 0.05 0.05 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (no.)…     …     …     …     ……      0 0 0 
 Diseases – (number per 100m2) - Kernel Bunt  (plant) ….  
                                        -  Loose smut  (plant)   …..  
                                                 - Ear cockle  (percentage)....  0 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 
 
TABLE 2  
Applicable to:  
 
Lowland  Rice (Paddy) – Oryza sativa  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 Land (seasons  before )        …     …     …     ……     …     …  2 2 2 
 Isolation (m)          …     …     …     ……     …     ……      5 5 5 
 No. of inspection (minimum)     …     …     …     …… …      2 2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.01 0.1 0.1 
 Other Crop (inseparable) (%)       …     …     …     …      0 0.05 0.05 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (no.)…     …     …     ……     …     0 0 0 
 Red rice / Wild rice (%)…     …     …     …     ……     …     0 0.1 0.1 
 Diseases – (number per 100m2) – Rice Blast  (plant) ….   
                          -  Bacterial leaf blight (plant)   …..  
                                   - White tip Nematode  (percentage) ....  0 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 
  43 TABLE 3  
Applicable to:  
 
Upland Rice (Paddy) – Oryza sativa  
 
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 Land (seasons  before)      …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
 Isolation (m)          …     …     …     ……     …     ……      5 5 5 
 No. of inspection (minimum)     …     …     …     ……      2 2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.01 0.1 0.1 
 Other Crop (inseparable) (%.)     …     …     …     …      0 0.05 0.05 
 Objectionable Weed Seed (no.)…     …     …     …     ……        0 0 0 
 Diseases – (number per 100m2) – Rice Blast  (plant) ….  
                          -  Bacterial leaf blight (plant)   …..  
                                   - White tip Nematode  (percentage)....  0 1/100 m2 1/100  m2 
 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 1/100 m2 
 
 
TABLE 4  
Applicable to:  
 Sorghum (includes hybrid sorghum) – Sorghum bicolor  (L.) Moench  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 Land (seasons  before )        …     …     …     …     ……     …      2 2 2 
 Isolation (m)          …     …     …     ……     …     ……        400 200 200 
 No. of inspection (minimum)…     …     …     …     ……     2 2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.0 0.5 0.5 
 Diseases     
                  -Bunt  1/1000plants  2/1000plants  2/1000plants  
                 -Mildew  1/1000plants  2/1000plants  2/1000plants  
                  -Ergot  0 0 0 
                  -Head/covered smut  1/1000plants  /2/1000plants  2/1000plants  
                   -Kernel smut  1/1000plants  2/1000plants  2/1000plants  
 
  44 TABLE 5  
Applicable to:  
(a) Maize open -pollinated - Zea mays  L. 
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certifie2”  
 Land (seasons  before )   …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
 Isolation (m)          …     …     …     ……     …     ……       400 200 200 
 No. of inspection (minimum)…     …     …     …     ……     3 2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.1 0.5 0.5 
 
  (b) Maize (hybrid)  
 Factor  Cross                                     
Class  
   Certified1  
 Land (seasons  before )   …….      …     …     …     ……     …      1 1 
 Isolation (m)          …     …     …     ……     …     ……  ….   400 200 
 No. of inspection   (minimum)    …     …     …     …… …..     5 3 
  Seed s parent shedding pollen (Selfing) (%)    …    …   ….   0 1 
 Silk of first pollen control inspection (%)….  ….. … … …  2 2 
 Seeds parent at any one inspection (%)…..  …. …. …..  …  0.5  
 Seeds parent at any three inspections (%)…. …. ….. … …  2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0 0.1 
 
TABLE 6  
Applicable to:  
   Soybean – Glycine max.  
 
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )   …     …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  5 4 4 
No. of inspection (minimum)…     …     …     …     ……      2 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.1 1.0 1.0 
Diseases – (number per 100 m2) – Soya Bean Mosaic….. ….. …. … ….. ...     
 Bacterial Pustule (plant)   ….. ….. …. … …..      
 Bacterial Blight (percentage) ….. ….. …. …  
 Leaf spot (plants) ….. ….. …. … …..     ….. 
 Anthracnose (plants) ….. ….. …. … …..  ….  
 Charcoal rot (plant) ….. ….. …. … …..     … 0 1.0 2 
0 0 0 
0 0 0 
1 2 2 
1 2 2 
1 2 2 
  45 TABLE 7  
Applicable to: Millet   
 
(a) Millet, pearl – Pennisetum glaucum  (L.) R. Br. Emend Stuntz  
 
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )        …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  500 300 300 
No. of inspection (minimum)…     …     …     …     ……      2 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.5 1.0 1.0 
Diseases – (%)                              – Green ear …. … ... …. …  
                                            -  Ergot (plant)   ….. … ….  
                                                      - Green smut  (percentage)  0.05 0.1 0.1 
0.02 0.05 0.05 
0.05 0.1 0.1 
 
 
(b) Millet, Finger – Eleusine carocana  
 
Factor  Basic  Certified 1 Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )        …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  25 10 10 
No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……      2 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.05 0.1 0.1 
 
 
TABLE 8  
 
Applicable to:  
(n) Alfalfa – Medicago sativa  
(o) Clover, White, incl. Ladino – Trifolium repens  
(p) Glycine – Glycine javanica  
(q) Lance Crotalaria – Crotalaria lanceolata . 
(r) Showy Crotalaria – Crotalaria spectabi lis 
(s) Slender Crotalaria – Crotalaria intermedia  
(t) Striate Clotalaria – Crotalaria mucronata var. striata  
(u) Sunn Crotalaria  - Crotalaria juncea  
(v) Kudzu – Pueraria phaseloides  
(w) Lupines – Lupinus spp.  
(x) Seradella – Ornithopus sativus.  
(y) Tall Tick Clover (Kuru vine) – Desmodium spp.  
(z) Siratro – Phaseolus atropurpureus . 
 
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 % % % 
Land (seasons  before )       …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  2 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  5 4 4 
No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……  ….      3 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..   .   2.0 3.0 3.0 
 
 
 
TABLE 9  
STANDARDS FOR EACH SEED CLASS  
 
Applicable to:  
Forage Grasses and Crops  
 
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2   46 Land (se asons  before )       …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  400 200 200 
No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……  ….      3 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   …. . ….. …. … …..   .   2.0 3.0 3.0 
 
 
TABLE 10  
 
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Sunflower – Helianthus annuus.  
(b) Safflower – Carthamus tinctorius . 
 
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )       …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  1700  1000  1000  
No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …       ….   …   2 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..   .   0.1 0.2 0.3 
 
TABLE 11  
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Cotton – Gossypium spp . 
(b) Kenaf – Hibiscus cannabinus  
(c) Roselle – Hibiscus sabdariffa  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified 1  Certified 2  
 Land (seasons  before )   …     …     …     …     …     ……     …      2 2 2 
 Isolation (m)   (if contaminating source is of same species)    …..  200 100 100 
 Isolation (m) (if contaminating source is of different species)    ….. 
…..  450 300 300 
 No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……     3 3 3 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..    0.01 0.02 0.05 
 Bacterial  Blight (Minimum) ….. ….. …. …. …… ………  0.5 1.0 2.0 
  47 TABLE 12  
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Groundnut – Arachis hypogaea  
(b) Bambara Nut – Voandzeia subterranea  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 Land (seasons  before )   .   …….   …… …….  ……  1 1 1 
 Isolation  (m)    … …. … .. .. … … … … …. ….. ……  5 3 3 
 No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……   2 2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. …  0.1 0.5 0.5 
TABLE 13  
Applicable to:  
(a) Sesame – Sesamum indicum  
 
 Factor  Class  
  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
 Land (seasons  before )   ….   …… …….  …… … …. …..  1 1 1 
 Isolation (m)   …….   …… …….  …… … …. …..  5 3 3 
 No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……     2 2 2 
 Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. …  0.2 0.5 0.5 
 
(b) Tobacco – Nicotiana tabacum  
                     - Nicotiana rustica . 
 
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )   …     …     …     …     ……     …      1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……      100 50 50 
No. of inspection (minimum) …     …     …     …     ……      2 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. …  none  0.05 0.1 
 
 
 
TABLE 14  
 
Applicable to:  
 
(a) Bean, Common – Phaseolus vulgaris  
(b) Bean, Broad – Vicia faba  
(c) Bean, Lima – Phaseo lus lunatis var. macrocarpus  
(d) Bean, Runner – Phaseolus cocecineus  
(e) Chick Pea – Cicer arietinum  
(f) Cow Pea – Vigna unguiculata (L)  walp.  
(g) Mung Bean – Phaseolus aureus  
(h) Banavist Bean  – Dolichos lablab  
(i) Hyacinth Bean  –Lablab niger  
(j) Sword Be an – Canavalia ensiformis  
(k) Blackgram  –Phaseolus mungo  
(l) Greengram –Phaseolus  aureus  
(m) Pigeon Pea – Cajanus cajan  
(n) Pea – perennial – Lathyrus spp  
(o) Castor Bean – Ricinus communis   48  
Factor  Basic  Certified1  Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )     …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  1 1 1 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  25 10 10 
No. of inspection (minimum)…     …     …     …     ……      2 2 2 
Off- type (%)…     …     …     …   ….   ….. ….. …. … …..      0.1 0.5 0.5 
Diseases –     (%)       - Mosaic virus …   ….   ….. ….. …. …  
                         - Anthracnose    ….. ….   ….. ….. ….  
                                   - Halo Blight   .... ….   ….. ….. …. …  
                                   - Common Blight ….   …..  ….. …. …  0.1 1.0 1.0 
0.02 0.02 0.02 
0.01 0.01 0.01 
0.02 0.02 0.02 
 
TABLE 15  
 
A: Applicable to:  
 Irish potatoes - Solanum tuberosum  
 
Factor  Basic  Certified 1  Certified2  
Land (seasons  before )   …     …     …     …     …     ……     …     …  5 3 3 
Isolation (m)         …     …     …     ……     …     ……     …  100 50 50 
No. of inspection (minimum)…     …     …     …     ……      4 4 4 
Off- type (number in 100 plants)…     …     …     …   ….    0 2 2 
Diseases (%)                                      
Bacterial wilt …. ……  …  0 0 0 
Wart  … ….. …. …. …  ….   0 0 0 
Golden Nematode ….  0 0 0 
Ring rot  ….. ….. ….  …   0 0 0 
Potato spindle … … … …. . 0 0 0 
Mycoplasma… … … …  1:1000  1:100  1:100  
Black leg   …… …. …. .  0 0 0 
   Potato Virus Y …. …. ...  
    2 per 1000 plants  10 per 1000 
plants  10 per 1000 
plants  
   Spindle Mottle Virus ……  13 per 100 plants  13 per 1000 
plants  13 per 100 
0plants  
   Fusarium wilt  …. … …  0 2 per 1000 plants  2 per 1000 
plants  
   Verticilium wilt ….. … ..  0 2 per 1000 plants  3 per 1000 
plants   49 ___________  
 
                  SECOND SCHEDULE  
____________  
 
 (Made under Regulation 26(3) ) 
____________  
SEED CLASSES  
 
 
Code  Classes  Seeds parents  Colour of 
labels  
Pb  Pre- basic  Progeny of parent stock  white with 
diagonal 
violet  
B Basic  Progeny of certified pre - basic Seeds or certified pre - 
basic Seeds …. ….. …..  White  
 
C1 Cert.1st gen. Progeny of certified pre - basic Seeds or certified 
basic Seeds …. ….. ….. ….. …  Blue  
C2 Cert. 2nd gen. Progeny of certified basic Seeds or cer tified 1st 
generation Seeds  …. …. ….  Red   
 
N.B: On authorization of the Minister, Standard seed may be labeled yellow and its code shall be Std. 
Seed  
 
 
 
THIRD SCHEDULE  
_____________  
(Made under Regulation 36 (3) ) 
_____________  
 
(SAMPLE WEIGHTS FOR ALL CLASSES ) 
 
  Minimum weight 
for submitted 
sample (gm)  Minimum 
weight for 
purity 
analysis(gm)  Minimu m 
weight for 
examination for 
other  Seeds 
(gm)  
     
A CEREAL CROPS:     
 Maize  - Zea mays    …     …     …     …     …     …     …      1,000  900 1,000  
 Whe at - Triticum aestivum        …     …     …     …      1,000  120 1,000  
 Wheat - Triticum durum     …     …     …     …     …      1,000  120 1,000  
 Sorghum  - Sorghum bicolor    …     …     …     …     …      900 90 900 
 Rice - Oryza sativa …     …     …     …     …     …     …      700 70 700 
 Barley  - Hordeum vulgare       …     …     …     …     …      1,000  120 1,000  
 Millet - Eleusine carocana       …     …     …     …     …      60 6 60 
 Oats  - Avena sativa …     …     …     …     …     …     …      1,000  120 1,000  
     
B GRAIN LEGUME AND PULSES:     
     
 Cow peas - Vigna unguiculata …     …     …     …    …       1,000  400 1,000  
                -V. sinensis, V.catiag          …     …     …         1,000  700 1,000  
 Field/ Common beans  - Phaseo lus vulgaris …     …      1,000  700 1,000  
 Mung bean  -   Vigna aureus …     …     …     …   …     1,000  250 1,000  
 Phaseolus angularis                 …     …     …     …     …          1,000  400 1,000  
 Banavist beans - Dolichos lablab           …     …     …      1,000  700 1,000  
 Hyacinth beans - Lablab niger          …     …     … …          1,000  900 1,000  
 Sword beans - Canavalia ensiformis          …     …  …      1,000  400 1,000  
 Pigeon pea - Cajanus cajan           …     …     …     …  1,000  300 1,000 
 Chickpea - Cicer arietinum           …     …     …     …     1,000  1,000  1,000  
 Broad beans - Vicia faba         …     …     …     …     …           1,000  1000 1,000   50  Garden pea - Pisum sativum   .        …     …     …     …      1000 900 1000 
 Bambara nut - Voandzeia subterranean          …     …       1,000  400 1,000  
 Greengram - Phaseolus  aureus              …     …     …         1,000  400 1,000  
 Blackgram  - Phaseolus mungo             …     …     …      1,000  700 1,000  
     
C OIL CROPS:     
 Soya beans - Glycine max     …     …     …     …     …      1,000  500 1,000  
 Groundnut  - Arachia hypogaea       …     …     …     …      1,000  1000 1,000  
 Sesame - Sesamum indicum    …     …     …  …  …  …  70 7 70 
 Sunflower - Helianthus annuus        …     …     …     …    1,000  200 1,000  
 Safflower - Carthamus tinctorius      …     …     …  …     900 90 900 
 Castor - Ricinus communis    …     …     …     …     …   1,000  500 1,000  
 Cashew nuts – Anacardium occidentale  1,000  1,000  1,000  
 Macadamia  nuts – Macadamia integrifolia … … … … .  1,000  1,000  1,000  
 Oil palm …     …     …     …     … … … …. … … …. … .  500 400 500 
 Coconuts …. … … … … … … … … … …. … … ….  20 15 20 
 Gram stick – Moringa oleifera …. … … … … … …...  200 150 200 
     
D FIBRE CR OPS:     
     
 Cotton - Gossypium spp        …     …     …     …     …      1,000  350 1,000  
 Kenaf - Hibiscus cannabinus  …     …     …     …     …      700 70 700 
 Roselle  - Hibiscus sabdariffa       …     …     …     …      700 70 700 
     
E DRUG/ST IMULANT CROPS:     
     
 Pyrethrum - Chysanthemum cinerariaefolium         …      100 10 100 
 Tobacco - Nicotiana tabacum        …     …     …     …     5 0.5 5 
 - Nicotiana rustica …     …     …     …     …        25 0.5 25 
 Coffee – Coffea spp . 1,000  400 1,000  
 Tea – Camellia sinensis     
 Cocoa – Theobroma cacao   … … … … …. … … ….  1,000  400 1,000  
     
F VEGETABLE CROPS:     
 African eggplant  - Solanum   macrocarpum …     …    …      15 7 10 
 Amaranth - Amaranthus spp . …     …     …     …     …       5 0.5 5 
 African cabbage – Brassica carinata…     …     …     …       100 10 100 
 Nightshade - Solanum vilosum…     …     …     …      …  5 0.5 5 
 Tomato -  Lycopersicon  lycopersicum …     …     …       15 7 10 
 Onion - Allium cepa          …     …     …     …     …      80 8 80 
 Egg plant - Solanum melongena  …     …     …     … …         150 15 150 
 Okra - Abelmoschus  esculentus L.          …     …     …      1,000  140 1,000  
 Cabbage - Brassica oleracea var. capitata   …     … …  100 10 100 
 Cauliflower - Brassica oleracea var. botrytis       ….  …   100 10 100 
 Sprouting brocoli -Brassica oleracea var. italica … ...             100 10 100 
 Brussels Sprout - Brassica oleracea var. germifera …   100 10 100 
 Chinese Cabbage - Brassica campestris  sub-var. pekinensis    
…     ……     …          …         …. …   
40  
4  
40 
 Chinese Cabbage Brassica campestris sub -var. chinensis     
…     … … … … ….. …. …. ….   
40  
4  
40 
 Pepper  - Capsicum spp.       …     …     …     …     …   150 15 150 
 Celery - Apium graveolens  …     …     …     …     …  …       25 2 25 
 Cucumber -Cucumis sativus…     …     …     …     …       150 70 150 
 Squash /Pumpkin -Cucurbita spp   …     …     …     …     1,000  700 1,000  
 Lettuce - Lectuca sativa       …     …     …     …      …     30 3 30 
 Spinach - Spinach oleracea  …     …     …     …     … …     250 25 250 
 Carrot - Daucus carota        …     …     …     …     …   30 3 30 
 Turnip -  Brassica campestris sub -var. rapa     …     …           70 7 70 
 Watermelon - Citrul lus lanatus  …     …     …     …           1,000  250 1,000  
 Muskmelon - Cucumis melo  …     …     …     …     …      150 15 150 
 Radish  - Raphanus sativus    …     …     …     …     …      300 30 300 
 Swiss chard - Beta vulgaris var, gilla   …     …     …      500 50 500  51      
G    FRUIT CROPS  
           
 Sweet oranges – Citrus sinensis  300 200 300 
 Mandarine -        C. reticulata  300 200 300 
 Lemon -              C. limon  300 200 300 
 Lime -                 C. aurantifolia  300 200 300 
 Grapefruit -         C. paradisi  300 200 300 
  Pummelo -           C. grandis  300 200 300 
  Peaches -             Prunus persica  500 300 500 
  Plums -                P. domestica  500 300 500 
  Apricot -              P. armenica  500 300 500 
  Custard apple -    Annona reticulata  300 200 300 
  Sweetsop             A. squamosa  300 200 300 
  Mango -              Mangifera indica  1,000  1,000  1,000  
  Avocado -           Persea americana  1,000  1,000  1,000  
  Guava -               Psidium guajava  200 200 200 
  Pineap ple -         Ananas comosus  10 (suckers)  10 (suckers)  10  
(suckers)  
  Banana -             Musa spp.  10 (suckers)  10 (suckers)  10  
(suckers)  
  Apple -               Malus sylvestris  30 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  30 (cuttings)  
  Pears -                Pyrus communis  30 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  30 (cuttings)  
  Grapes -             Vitis vinifera  30 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  30 (cuttings)  
  Papaya -             Carica papaya  300 300 300 
  Passion fruit -    Passiflora edulis  200 200 200 
  Jackfruit -          Artocarpus heterophyllus  500 300 500 
  Breadfruit -       A. altilis  500 300 500 
  Kumquat -        Fortunella japonica  500 200 500 
  Litchi/lychee -  Litchi chinensis  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  
  Longan -          Euphoria longana  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  
  Loquat -           Eriobotrya japonica  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  
  Pomegranate – Punica granatum  300 200 300 
  Raspberry -      Rubus spp.  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  
  Rose  app le -   Syzygium jambos  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  
  Tree tomato -  Cyphomandra betacea  200 150 200 
  Tamarind -      Tamarindus indica  200 150 200 
  Straw berry -   Fragaria ananassa  30 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  30 (cuttings)  
  Carambora -    Averrhoa carambola  300 200 300 
  Fig -                 Ficus spp.  30 (cuttings)  20 (cuttings)  30 (cuttings)  
     
H GRASSES, FORAGE AND GREEN MANURE CROPS:     
     
 Pennisetum clandestinum  …     …     …     …     …      70 7 70 
 Desmodium spp.    …     …     …     …     …     …     …      50 5 50 
 Glycine javanica    …     …     …     …     …     …     …      250 20 200 
 Medicago sativa   …     …     …     …      50 5 55 
 Phaseolus atropurpure   …     …     …     …     …     …      75 7 75 
 Chloris gayana               …     …     …     …     …     …      25 1 20 
 Dolichos spp.         …     …     …     …     …     …     …      75 7 75 
 Sylobanthas gracilis        …     …     …     …     …     …      25 5 25 
 Hyparenia rhufa           …     …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Cenchurus ciliaris     …     …     …     …     …     …        25 5 25 
 Eragrostis teff         …     …     …     …     …     …     …      25 1 10 
 Eragrotis trichodes          …     …     …     …     …     …      25 1 10 
 Euchleana mecinana        …     …     …     …     …     …     …     30 3 30 
 Digitoria smutsii      …     …     …     …     …     …     …      25 2 20 
 Eragrostis chloromelas      …     …     …     …     …     25 2 20 
 Eragrostics curvula          …     …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Bothriochloa insulpta       …     …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Panicum maximum   …     …     …     …     …     …     …      25 2 20 
 Panicum antidotale          …     …     …     …     …     …       25 2 20 
 Panicum maximum va., trichoglume         …     …     …      25 2 25  52  Panicum coloratum          …     …     …     …     …     …      25 2 25 
 Panicum obtusum             …     …     …     …     …     …      25 2 20 
 Panicum virgatum            …     …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Melinis minufilora            …     …     …     …     …     …      5 0.5 5 
 Lupinus spp.     …     …     …     …     …     …     …         1,000  450 1,000  
 Pannisetum typhoides       …     …     …     …     …     …      60 6 60 
 Seteria splendida      …     …     …     …     …     …     …      90 9 90 
 Seteria sphacelate      …     …     …     …     …     …      90 9 90 
 Sorghum alum           …     …     …     …     …     …      700 20 200 
 
 Penni setum purpureum    …     …     …     …     …     …      60 6 60 
 Sorghum sudanense         …     …     …     …     …     …      250 25 250 
 Trifolium repens      …     …     …     …     …     …     …      25 2 20 
 Ornithopusstivus spp.     …     …     …      …     …     …      90 9 90 
 Crotalaria intermedia     …     …     …     …     …     …      150 15 150 
 Crotalaria juncea   …     …     …     …     …     …     …      700 70 700 
 Crotalaria lanceolata      …     …     …     …     …     …      70 7 70 
 Crotalaria mueronate   …     …     …     …     …      150 15 150 
 Crotalaria spectabilis       …     …     …     …     …     …      350 35 350 
 Cynodon dactylon    …     …     …     …     …     …     …      25 1 10 
 Themeda triandra    …     …     …      …     …     …     …      25 2 25 
 Eragrostis superba         …     …     …     …     …     …      25 2 25 
 Cynodon plectostachyus    …     …     …     …     …      25 1 10 
 Brachiaris brizantha          …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Trysacum laxum        …     …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Brachiaria ruziziensis       …     …     …     …     …     …      30 3 30 
 Centrosema pubescens      …     …     …     …     …      150 15 150 
 Pueraria phaseoloides      …     …     …     …     …     …      350 35 350 
 Stylosanthes humilis          …     …     …     …     …      100 10 100 
 Stylosanthes mucronata     …     …     …     …     …      50 5 50 
 Clitoria ternatea       …     …     …     …     …     …      100 10 100 
     
H ROOT CROPS AND SPICES:     
     
 Potato (Irish) - Solanum tuberosum .(no. of tubers)  …      50 30 50 
 Garlic – Allium sativum (no. of sets)…     …     …     …      50 20 50 
 Ginger – Zingiber officinalis (no. of rhizomes)…      …           50 20 50 
 Cardamo n –Elittalia cardamomum (gm)    …     …     …      50 20 50 
 Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cuttings)…  … . 50 20 50 
 Cassava – Manihot esculentum ( no. of cuttings)      …      50 20 50 
 Sweet potatoes –Ipomea batatas (no. of vines)     …      50 20 50 
 Yams – Dioscorea spp. (no. of tubers)  20 10 20 
 
_________  
 
FOURTH SCHEDULE  
___________  
 
(Made under Regulation 27 (8) ) 
____________  
 
THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLANTS OR HEADS REQUIRED PER COUNT FOR EACH 
CROP  
___________  
 
S/no.  Crop  Number of 
counts required  
1. Maize (hybrids/composite) … …. …. … ….  100 
2. Sunflower castor… …. …. … … … … .  100 
3. Beans and peas, cowpeas, groundnuts chickpeas and green 
gram … … .., …...   
500 
4. Sesame, groundnut, kenaf, cotton, okra, amaranths….  500  53 5. Sorghum/millets… …. …. ….. … … .  1000  
6. Wheat, rice, oats barley, critical … ….,.  2000  
7. Peppers, eggplant, tomato … ……………  200 
8. Cabbage, cauliflower … …………………  200 
9. Cucurbits… …. …. …… …. …. ……  Almost every 
plant  
10. Onions… …. …. …… …. …. …… …..  2000 bulbs  
  54  
___________  
 
FIFTH SCHEDULE  
___________  
 
(Made under regulation…..)  
______________  
 
APPLICATION FORMS/CERTIFICATES  
_____________  
 
 
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
THE SEED ACT  
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
S/N…………                                                     Form SR I  
 
 APPLICATION FOR RFGISTRATION AS A SEED DEALER  
 
(Made under Regulation  3(1) ) 
(To be filled in Triplicate)  
 
To: Director for Crop Development  
 Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Coopera tives  
 P.O.Box 9192  
 DAR ES SALAAM.  
 
 
I/We hereby apply to be registered as seed dealer : - 
 
Name …………………………………………………………………………  
Postal Address ………………………………………………………………..  
Telephone Number ……………………………………………………….…..  
Email Address…………………………………………………………………  
Location of the premises …………………………………………….……….  
 
I/we wish to deal in ( Please tick where applicable ) 
( i) Production     (ii) Processing      (iii) Importation    (iv) Exportation     (v) Distribution  (vi) Sale  
 
* For a legal person like a  company, p lease attach Memorandum/Articles of association/ registration certificate/ and or 
constitution  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
 
PART A: TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO PRODUCE /GROW SEED  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
1. Mention class/class (s) of Seed to be produced:   ………………………………………………………………………………………………  
2. What mode of production do you intend to use : - (fill where appropriate ) 
(a)  own land  , hectares of production land ……………………………………………… Location:………………………………………….…  
(b)  contract grower   
(c)  give details of land and equipment:……………………………………………………………..………………………………….….....…..…  
3. Provide number and qualification of the personnel who are conversant with Seeds production that are in your possession or possession of your 
contract grower ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………....  
4. For how long have you been engaged in Seeds business?.............................. .........................................................................................................  
(attach business profile)   55  
PART B:   TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANTS WHO WISH  TO  PROCESS  SEED  
 
 
1. Do you have adequate equipments and machinery to proce ss Seed? Yes /No  
      If “ YES” provide the list and capacity of each equipment/machinery :…………………………………………………………………………  
 
2. Are equipment/machinery own or hired?........................................................................................ ......... .................................................................  
 
3. Describe your storage facilities: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
4. Do you have a capacity to mark or label packets /containers as required by Seed Regulations? Yes /No  
 
5.  Do you  have adequate and knowledgeable personnel who are conversant with Seeds processing and storage? Yes/No.  
       if “YES”, provide number and qualification of the said personnel  
 
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...  
……………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
 
PART C: TO BE FILLED BY APPL ICANTS WHO WISH TO IMPORT/ EXPORT SEED  
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
 
 
1. Mention class/class (s) of Seed to be imported/exported: ……………………… ………………………………………………………………  
2. Do y ou have adequate and knowledgeable personnel who are conversant with Seeds matters? Yes/No. if “YES”,  
        provide number and qualification of the said personnel:…………………………………………………………………...……………………  
3. What is estimated tonnage of Seed to be imported/expo rted annually:……………………………………………………………………………  
4. Where are proposed sources for import/ export:…………………………………………………………………………………………………...  
5. Describe your storage facilities:………………………………………………………………………….……………………………...…………  
 
 
_________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________  
 
PART D: TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO  SELL/DISTRIBUTE SEED  
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________  
 
1 What are your distribution centres in the country …………………………………………………………………………………………………  
2 Do you have enough storage facilities? YES/ NO.  If “YES” state their capacity and conditions…………………………………………….…  
3  Do you h ave any agreement s with agents or stockist to distribute Seed  on your  behalf  ? YES/ NO .  
4 If you have  agents  or stockist , do they have any identity to recognize them?  YES/ NO if “YES” state their identity . 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…  
5 Do your agents  or stockis t have any knowledge on Seeds  business YES/ NO . 
6 How will you ensure that your agents  or stockist  comply with the Seeds law?................................................................................................... .... 
         ………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
 
PART E: TO BE FILLED BY SEED STOCKIST  
________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________  
 
1. location of  shop …………………………………………village/street…………………………………………ward/town……………….……  
2. Do you h ave any agreement s with any seed dealer to distribute seed on his  behalf  ? YES/ NO ……………………………………………… ... 
3.  if the answer in 2 is “YES”, mention them ……………………………………………………………,…………………………………………  
4. If you have any identity ?  YES/ NO if “YES” state the identity . ………………………………………………………………………………...  
5. Do you have enough storage facilities? YES/ NO.  If “YES” state their  capacity and conditions?........................................................................  
  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………   56 Declaration : 
I/We declare that all information pro vided herein above is true to the best of my/ our  knowledge.  
Signed at……………………………………this…………..day of…………………20……  
 
Signature:……………………………………………………………….  
 
 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________  
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Application No: …………………………… Date Received: …………………………………………………………………..……………………  
Fees Receipt No: …………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
Date Approved/Rejected: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………  
If  approved: Reg No.…………………................................................................................................. ............... ........................................................  
If rejection, reasons for rejection….…………………................................................................................. .................................................................  
Dated:…… ………………………….Signature  of the responsible 
officer:………………………………...……………………………………………  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  57  
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                   Form SR II  
 
Registration No. …………  
 
CEERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS SEEDS DEALER  
 
( Made under Regulation  3(3 )) 
 
 This is to certify that……………………………………………………………………… of………………………………...………………………  
                                          (Name and address of Registrant )    
 
has been  registered   as  Seeds producer/processor/importer/exporter/ distributor ( delete where applicable )  for category 
of………………………..  
 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
(state  of crop and class ) 
 
 his farm /premises for business is  located at ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….  
 (village/ town/district/ region ) 
 
 
This registration shall be valid for the period of ……………………from………………………to …………………………and may be cance lled if 
the registrant fails to comply with terms and conditions for registration as set out in the Seeds Act, 2003 and Regulations m ade thereto.  
 
Issued at …………………………this………….day of  …………………….200……….  
 
Signature:…………………………………………………………..  
                       Director of Crop Development.  
 
 
 
 
  58  
 
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                              Form SR IIIA  
______________  
 
 
APPLICATION FOR DUS TEST  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation  7(1)) 
 
(To be filled in Triplicate)  
 
 
To: Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute  
   
1. Full name of the Applicant/Pre - basic:  
………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………  
2. Postal Address ………………………………………………………….3. Tel. No. ………………………………………………………………  
4. Email. ……………………………………………………………. Fax No………………………………………………………………………….  
5.Name of the crop ………………………………………………………….6. Botanical Name:……………………………………………………...  
7. Fami ly Name:……………………………………………………………...8. Chromosome Number……………………………………………….  
9: Mode of Pollination:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
10.Other basic information:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
11.Name under which it is tested :……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
12. Proposed elevation:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
13.Major distinguishing merits  from other released varieties:………………………………………………………………………………………  
14. Variety descriptor attached/Not at tached ( cross where necessary ) 
15. Test fee paid by………………………………………P.O.BOX…………………………………………………………………..……………  
 
Dated:……………………………………………………….Signed:………………………………………………………………....…………………  
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________  
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:  
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
 
Application No: …………………………… Date Received: …………………………………………………………………… ……………………..  
Fees Receipt No: …………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
Amount of sample received for DUS test : first season:…………………………………………………second season…………………………….…  
Date Approved/Rejected: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. . 
If rejection, reasons for rejection. …………………................................................................................. ........................................................................  
 
Dated:……………………………….Signature of the responsible officer :……………………………………………………….……………………  
 
 
 
 
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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                          Form SR III B 
______________  
 
APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL PERFORMANCE TRIAL  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation  4(1))  
 
(To be filled in Triplicate)  
 
To: Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute . 
 
1. Full name of the Applicant:   ……………………………………………………………………………………… … 
2. Postal Address ………………………………………………………….3.Tel. No. …………………………………………………………………  
4. Email. ……………………………………………………………. Fax No………………………………………………………………………….  
5.Name of  crop ………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………..……….  
6. Botanical Name:………………………………………… ………….. ……………………………………………………………………….……….  
7. Family Name:……………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………….  
8. Chromosome Number……………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………...  
9: Mode of Pollination:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. 
10.Other basic information:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….  
11. Proposed Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ..…………….           
12.Name under which it is tested:………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ..……………..  
13. Ag ency responsible for development :……………………………………………………………………………………………… ..…………….  
14.Cutivar Pedigree:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ..……………..  
15. proposed area for release:………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ..……………....  
16.Proposed elevat ion:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ..……………....  
17. Agency responsible for supply of pre - basic Seeds:……………………………………………………………………………………. ..…………  
18. Agency responsible for maintenance:………………………………………………… ..…………….……………………… ..……………. ..…...  
19. Dist inguishing characteristics (describe fully)  
     (a)growth habit:………………………………..(b) leaf:…………………………………..(c) stem:………………………..………………………  
     (d) flower:……………………………………...(e) pods:…………………………………………………………………………………………...  
     (f) Seeds:………………………………………...(g) Seed s ize:…………………………………………………………………………………..…  
     (h)Seeds shape and colour:……………………...(i) time to flowering:…………………… (j) growth habit:…………………………………......  
      (k) others: ……………………………………………………………….  
20. Major distinguishing merits from other released varieties:… …………………………………………………………………………………...  
21.Points of merits, drought tolerance, disease resistance, lodging resistance, etc……………………………………………………………………...  
22.Economical and quality attributes:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
23.Agronomic characters (o ptimal):……………………………………………………………………………………………………........................  
    (a) Sowing date:………………………………………………..(b) Seeds rates:……………………...……...……………………………………...  
    (c) Plant population :………………………………………….(d) Maturity:………………………………........................... ................................…  
    (e) Fertilizer:…………………………………………………...(f) Crop height:………………………............................................................... ....... 
   (g) Irrigation need :…………………………………………………….……………..................................… ………………………...……………...  
   (h Consumer acceptability :…………………………(i) Others:……………...……………………………………………………………………...  
24. Yield data/comparison/trial (Attach)  
  (a) Yield compared to check:……………………………………..(b) Yield in farmers field:…………………………………………………………  
25. Name and address of Pre - basic if deferent from the Applicant…...……………………………………...................................................................  
 
I/We certify that the information given above is correct to the best of my/our knowledge.  
 
I/We hereby enclose a cheque for:…………………………………………………………………………..being the payment of the application fee.   60  
Date: ………………………………………… Signature:  ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…  
* 
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________  
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Application No: …………………………… Date Received: …………………………………………………………………………………………..  
Fees Receipt  No: ………………………….. Advanced yield trial data (Accepted/Not accepted)………………………………….…..  
Amount of sample received:…………………………………………………………... Date Approved/Rejected: …………………………...……….  
If rejection, reasons for rejection. …………………................................. ........................................................................................................................  
 
I………………………………… …………title…………  …………………,certify that the information given above is correct to the best of my 
knowledge using the inform ation and scientific data available to me.  
 
Date: ……………………………………………… Signature: ……………………………………………………………………  
 
  61  
 
 
 
 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA   
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                 Form SR IV  
______________  
 
 
CERTIFICATE FOR DISTINCTINESS,UNIFORMITY AND STABILITY TEST  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation .7(3)  
 
 
 
This is to certify that the  candidate variety  whose particu lars referred herein has been passed test for Distinctness, Uniformity and 
Stability (DUS)  
Name / number under which it was tested: …………………………………………………………………………….…..  
Plant  species: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….  
Botanical Name: ……………………………… ……………………………………………………….…………………....  
Name and Address of Applicant/ Certificate holder …………………………………………………………………….….  
Certificate  Number. ………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….  
 
 
Issued this……………………day of …………………………………………………200…….  
 
                     Signature & stamp: …………………………………………….  
Chief Seed Certification Officer  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA   
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                        Form SR V  
______________  
 
RE: RECOMMENDATION FOR THE RELEASE OF NEW VARIETY  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation 7(7))  
 
(To be filled in Triplicate)  
 
 
To: National Variety Release Committee  
 
 
This is to notify that the v ariety whose particulars set herein below had been submitted for NPT this ………………day 
of…………………….200…………  
The review of application was conducted by NPT - TC on ……………………day of…………………….200…………  
 
1. Full name of the Applicant/Pre - basic:  
…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………  
2. Postal Address ………………………………………………………….3.Tel. No. ……………………………………………………………  
4. Email. ……………………………………………………………. Fax No……………………………………………………………………  
5.Name of  crop ………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………..……  
 
6. Botanical Name:……… …………………………………………….. 
……………………………………………………………………….………  
7. Family Name:……………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………  
8. Chromosome Number……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………  
9: Mode of 
Pollination:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………….  
10.Other basic information:…………………………………………………Pre - 
basic………………………………………………………………......  
11. Proposed 
Name:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………...   
12.Name under which it is tested:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
13. Agenc y responsible for development:……………………………………………………………………………………………… ..………  
14. Cutivar pedigree:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ..………  
15. Proposed area for release:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
16.Proposed elevation:……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… 
..……………...  
17. Agency responsible for supply of pre - basic Seeds:……………………………………………………………………………………. 
..…………….  
18. Agency responsible for maintenance:………………………………………………… ..…………….……………………… ..……………. 
..…..  
19. Distinguishing chara cteristics (describe fully)  
     (a) growth habit:……………………………….(b) leaf:………………………….(c) 
Stem:……………………………………………………...  
     (d) flower:……………………………………...(e) 
pods:…………………………………………………………………………………………...  
     (f) Seeds:………………………………………...(g) Seeds  63 size:……………………………… ……………………………………………………  
     (h) Seeds shape and colour:……………………...(i) time to 
flowering:…………………………………………………………………………  
20. Major distinguishing characters from other released 
varieties:……………………………………………………………………………………..  
21.Points of merits, drought tolerance, disease resistance, lodging resistance, 
etc……………………………………………………………………..  
22.Economical and quality 
attributes:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…  
23.Agronomic characters 
(optimal):…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......................  
    (a) Sowing date:………………………………………………..(b) Seeds 
rates:……………………...……...………………………………….…...  
    (c) Plant population :………………………………………….(d) 
maturity:………………………………...........................................................…  
    (e) Fertilizer:………………………………………………….. .(f) plant 
height:……………………….....................................................................  
   (g) Irrigation need 
:……………………………………………………..……………..................................…………………………...…………….  
   (h) Consumer acceptability :…………………………( i) 
Others:… …………...…………………………………………………………………….  
25. Yield data/comparison/trial   (a)Yield compared to check:…………………………(b) Yield in farmers field 
:……………………….…………  
26. Any other 
information:……………………………………………………………………....................................................... .................................  
 
The following are the results of NPT :- 
 
1: Mode of 
Pollination:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
2. Proposed Name:………………………………………… 3.Name under which it is 
tested:………………………………………………………...  
4. Agency respon sible for development: 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
5. Cultivar Pedigree: 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
6. Name of Pre - basic: 
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
7. Proposed area for 
Release:…………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………  
8.Proposed 
elevation:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
9. Agency responsible for supply of pre - basic 
Seeds:……………………………………………………………………………………………………...  
10. Agency responsible for 
maintenance:………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………….  
11. Distinguishing characteristics:  
     (a) growth habit:……………………………………….(b) leaf:…………………………………………….(c) 
Stem:……………………………  
     (d) 
flower:…………………………………………......(e)pods:…………………………………………………………………...………………..  
     (f) Seeds:…………… …………………………………  (g) Seeds 
size:…………………………………………………………...………………….  
      (h) Seeds shape and colour:……………………………..(i) time to 
flowering:………………………………………………………….………….  
12. Major distinguishing characters from other released 
varieties:…………………………………………………………………………… ………..  
14. Economical and quality 
attributes:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
15. Agronomic characters (optimal):…………………………………………    (a) Sowing 
date:……………………………………..………………  
    (b) Seeds Rates:……………………...……...(c)  Plant 
population:…………………………………….( d)Maturity:……………………………….   64     (e) Fertilizer:………………………………………………………..(f)crop 
height:………………………................................................................  
    (g) Irrigation need :…………………………………………………( h)Harvest 
index:……………................................. ............................….........  
    (i) Consumer acceptability :………………………………………..( 
j)Others:……………...……………………………………………..……….  
16. Yield data  (a)Yield on NPT  :…………………………………….(b) Yield on farm  
:……………………………………………………………  
 
Based on the above results , NPT -TC recommends that: - 
(a) the variety be release (………)*  
(b) the variety should not be release (………)*  
 
Signature and Stamp:…………………………………………………… 
date:………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 
*Please tick where applicable  
                Secretary – NPT-TC 
…………………………………. . 
Attached:  
DUS results,  
NPT report,  
 on  farm trial report  
advanced yield trial  
 
  65  THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA   
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                              
Form SR VI  
______________  
 
VARIETY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE  
______________  
 
(made under Regulation 8(2))  
 
 
This is to certify that the variety whose particulars referred herein has been approved and registered for use and commercialization in 
Tanzania.  
Name of Variety: …………………………………………………………………………….…..  
Plant species: …………………………………………………………………………………….  
Botanical Name: ………………………………………………………………………………....  
Name and Address of Registrant …………………………………………………………….….  
Registra tion Number. ……………………………………………………………………………  
 
 
Issued this……………………day of …………………………………………………200…….  
 
                     Signature and Seal: …………………………………………….  
Director  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  66  THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA   
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOP ERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                  Form SR VII  
 
 
 
______________  
 
APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION OF SEED  FIELD CROP   
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation 2 7(1))  
 
(To be compl eted in triplicate)  
 
To: Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute  
  
  
Note:  
 Separate application form must be submitted for each crop and variety grown for certification and must be submitted within 30 
days after planting . 
 A map giving clear instruct ion on how to reach the farm as well as the location of the field unit within the farm must be drawn 
overleaf.  
 
1. Full name of Applicant: .........................................................Address:.................................... ............... Tel ephone: .............…………...  
2. Name of Contract   grower (if any)*:......................................................Address: .......................... ............Telephone: .............................  
3. Person to be Contacted for field inspection: .... .......................……………Address: ................................. Telephone: ...............……….  
4. Location of the field from the nearest town: ...................................… ………………………………………............................ ...........  
5. Location of the f ield within the farm: ..................................................................................……………………………………….….... .. 
6. Details of crop to be produced/grown:  
 
Crop  Variety  Class  Lot No. of Seeds 
used Hectarage:  Source of Seeds 
use 
(Supplier/Seller  Planting date  
       
 
7. Estimated flowering/Tasselling date: ………………………….........................................................……………................ .................  
8. Quantity of Seeds Used: ...................... kgs No. of Containers:................... ...........................Weight of each container: .....................kgs  
9. Estimated date of Harvesting (Approximate): ............................................………………………………………………………………  
10. Previous crops and varieties grown in this field for the last two  growing seasons………………………………………………………  
 
 
* a separate application form should be filled for each contract grower.  
 
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 conditions 
governing Seeds production as provided in the Seeds Act and Regulations.  
 
Enclosed herewith is a cheque of the sum of shillings…………………… being payment of the inspection.  
Date: ................……... ………………………Signature of Applicant: ……………………….. ………………………..................................  
Designation: ................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................... ..  67  
 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
Date received:……………………   ……..Appication No…………………………………………………………………………………..…  
Application accepted/rejected: ..................................................................……………....................... .......................... ......................................  
 
If rejected, state reasons for rejection:...................................................……………. .......................... .............................…...............................  
Field Registration No: …………… …………………………………………….….…...................................................................................  
 
Date: ..................….... Signature: ...................……………...... 
Designation :.................................................................. ..................................................  
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Form SR. VII IA 
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA                                   
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES                            
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
 
S/N…………                                                 
______________  
 
FIELD INSPECTION RESULTS  
    ______________  
 
(Made under Regulations  27(12 )) 
                            
(to be filled after every inspection ) 
 
Applicant name………………………………………………………………….Address………………………… ……………………………..…  
  
Grower name………………………………………………………………….Address………………………………………………………..…  
 
Crop  ………………………………………..Variety:……………………………………………………………………………………..  
 
Class:……………………………………………...hectares:…………………………………………………………..……………………...…  
 
Does the crop have proper cut ivar characteristics……………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 
Count  Off - types  Diseases  Other 
features   Objectionable weeds  Other crop weeds  
1.      
2.      
3.      
4.      
5.      
6.      
Total       
Average       
percentage       
Identity  
      
 
The isolation distance /time of ……………………………………………………………days/meters is adquate/inadquate and should be corrected.  
General conditions of crop e.g drought, crop husbandry, etc…………………………………………………………………………………………...  
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………...  
Further remarks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
Estimated yield …………………………………………………………………………………bags/hectares………………………………………..  
Comments:  
This crop is ap proved/rejected.  
If rejected state reasons:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....  
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...  
Signature of Seeds Grower or representative of the Grower ………………………Date…………………………...…………………………………  
Name of the Inspector: ………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………  
Signature…………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………………………….……………………..  
                     Inspector  
  69 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
 
S/N…………                                               Form SR. VIIIB  
______________  
 
FINAL FIELD INSPECTION RESULT  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation  2 7(13)) 
 
Applicant 
name………………………………………………………………….Address………………………………………………………..…  
 
Grower name………………………………………………………………….Address……………………………………………………..…..…  
 
Crop  ………………………………………..Variety:……………………………………………………………………………………………..  
 
Class:……………………………………………...hectare s:…………………………………………………………..…………………….......…  
 
 
Factor  1st inspection  2nd Inspection  3rd Inspection  Total No. or %  
Off - types   
 
    
Diseases   
 
    
Tassels   
 
    
Weeds   
 
    
Other crops   
    
Other (specify)  
     
 
 
Remarks…………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………….  
 
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
This Crop is approved/rejected.  
 
If rejected, state reasons:…………………………………………………………………...  
 
Signature ………………………………… ………………………………………………….  
Seed  grower  
 
Signature…………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………………………….…………….  
                    Filed Inspector  
Copy to:  
Grower.  
Chief Seed Certification Officer  
 
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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE , FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
 
S/N…………                                                     Form SR IX  
 
 
SEED TRANSPORT ORDER  
 
(Made under Regulation 29(2))  
 
To:……………… ………………………………………….of …………………………………………………………………………...  
 
This order is issued to authorize  transportation for processing of …………………………………bags/tones of seed crop from 
…………………to ………………………………………………on…………………….200…………………………….  
 
Crop : ……………………………………………………….………….  
 
Variety: ………………………………………………………….....….  
 
Class: ……………………………………………………………..….. . 
 
Mode of transportation :…………………………………………….… . 
 
Vessel Registration No:. ………………………………………………  
 
Type of the identification :………………………………………………………………………………………… )  
 
  
 
…………………………………  
Seeds  Inspector    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
 
S/N…………                                                                          Form SR X  
______________  
 
     WORK ORDER  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation 30(2)) 
 
 
This work order is issued at …………………………………………this ……………………. day  of ……………………………………200………….  
 
Name and address of Seeds producer  : ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………......................................  
 
 Crop : ……………………………………… variety ……………………………………………… ………………………………...……………………..  
 
Name and address of Seeds processor: …………………………………………………………………….…...………………………...………………….  
 
Location of processing plant………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………....................................…  
 
Class …………………………………………….Weight o f lot before processing…………………………………………………kg  
 
Lot No…………………………………………………..Provisional  germination…………………………………………………  %  
 
No. of Labels  Serial Nos. 
of labels 
Issued  No. of 
unused 
Labels  Date of 
Sealing  Nos. of Seals 
used  No. Container  Sample No.  
       
       
       
       
       
       
 
Remarks if any 
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………  
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…  
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………  
………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………...  
 
 Name of Inspector:…………………………………  
 
 Signature: ………………………………………….  
 
Cc: 
Chief  Seed Certification Officer  
 
  72  
 
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEEDS CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
 
S/No                                                                                                                                                                                                                               FORM SR XI  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
_________  
 
STOP SALE ORDER  
_________  
 
                                                                                                                (Made under Regulation 32(5))  
                   
(to be filled in dublicate)  
Date:………………………………………..  
 
To: .. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………  
(Name of Seeds Dealer ) 
Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
Businness Licence No ……………………………………… ……………………………………………………............  
 
You are hereby informed that the following lots of Seeds are found to be in violation of Seeds Act and Regulations :  
 
Crop  Variety  Lot No.  No. of 
containers  Quantity in Kg.  Nature of 
violation  Sampled  
      Yes No 
        
        
        
        
        
        
 
By this Notice you are ordered to hold these lot/ lots of Seeds intact at:……………………………………………………………………………...  
until compliance with the law has been achieved  and the Seeds has been released from this order  . 
 
Once you comply with the relevant violated provision of the Seed Act or Regulations, please contact Chief Seeds Certification  Office.  
 
Other instruction: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..................................................  
 
Name of Inspector: ……………………………………………………………… ..Name of seed dealer ………………………………….......................  
 
Signature: ………………………………………………………………………… Signature: ……………………….......................................................  
 
Date: ……………………………………………………………………………… Sig nature: ………………………………...........................................  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA                                           
MINISTRY  OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
THE SEED ACT , 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
S/No                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        FORM SR X II                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                         Form SR…  
____________________  
 
NOTICE TO IMPORT  SEED  
____________________  
 
(Made under Regulation 33(1))  
To: 
The Director,  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives  
P.O.BOX 9192  
Dar Es Salaam  
 
I/ We hereby apply to Import   Seed described herein below in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the  Seed Act and  the Regulations made 
there to.  
 
1. Full Name of Applicant : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………….  
2. Address:………………………………………………………………Tel:…………………………………………………………………….  
3. Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
4. Previous permit No. (if any )……………………Location of the store/godown where the Seeds will be kept after arrival :…………………  
5. Quantity of the Seeds of the same variety in stock (if any)…………………………………………………………………………………….  
6. Country of Origin……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
7. Name and address of the Supplier:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…  
8. Expected date of arr ival of the consignment……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
9. Mode of transport ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… ……  
10.Point of entry……………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………….……………..   
11.Particulars  of seed ……………………………………………………………………………..… ……………………….……………………  
Crop  Variety Name  Class  Quantity in Kg.  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
Declaration:  
 
I  declare that all information provided herein is true and I do undertake to observe all terms and conditions for  importation/ exportation as p rovided in the Seeds 
Act and its Regulations.  
 
Signed  this……………………………day of ………………………………200………………………………………………  
 
Signature:………………………………………………………………..  
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________  
FOR OFFICIAL USE  ONLY  
Date Received:…………………………………………………………..  
 
Application Fees paid …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…  
 
Action taken :  
Considered for permit/ Not considered for Permit*  
Date: ……………………………………………………………………..  
Signature:…………………………………………………………………  
                                Director  
*please delete where necessary  
  74  THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
  
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                       Form SR X III 
____________________  
 
SEED IMPORT PERMIT  
____________________  
 
                (Made under Regulation 33(3))  
 
 Permit No. ……………………………………Date issued ………………………………………...………………………………...……..  
 Permission is hereby gran ted to …………………………………………………………… of Postal Address Office……………………...  
(Name  and  of the Seeds  dealer)    
 
 ………………………………………………………………………………,  Registration No.  …………………………………………..  
to import from.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
   
the following  Seed: _  
Species  Variety  Class  Weight in kg  
        
        
        
 This permit is issued subject to the following conditions:   
1. The consignment of Seeds shall be accompanied by -  
       (a)  Phytosanitary certificate.  
        (b) Certificate of quality issued by a Recognized Certification Agency    
2. The consignment shall be subjected to Tanzania Plant Protection Act and Regulations made thereof and on arrival in the cou ntry, the 
Seeds shall be inspected in accordance with the Seed Act and Regul ations made thereto.   
3. The Seed shall not be distributed prior to the outcome of the results of sample.   
4.  The Permit holder shall be required to pay all fees as stipulated in  the Seeds Regulations.  
5. The permit holder shall be required to fulfill all conditions for importation as provided in the relevant law of Tanzania.   
6. This permit is not transferable and may be revoked if the holder fails to comply with the terms and condition for conditio ns as provide 
in the Seed Act and the Regulations mad e thereto.  
7. The permit shall be for ………………………….months only.  
 
  Signature : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
Director  
cc. Chief Seeds Certification Officer.   75  
 
 
 
 
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINIS TRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
THE SEED ACT , 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)                                                                                            
 
S/No                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 FORM SR X IV                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                          Form SR…  
_____________ _______  
 
NOTICE TO EXPORT SEED  
____________________  
 
(Made under Regulation 34(1) ) 
To:  
The Director  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives  
P.O.BOX  9192  
Dar Es Salaam  
 
I/ We hereby apply to export Seed described herein below in accordan ce with the terms and conditions laid down in the   Seed Act and the  Regulations made there to.  
1. Full Name of Applicant : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
2. Address:……………………Tel:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
3. Registration No………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
4. Previous permit No. (if any )……………………Location of the store/godown where the Seeds will be kept after arrival :…………………  
5. Quantity of the Seeds of the same variety in stock (if any)…………………………………………………………………………………….  
6. Count ry of Origin……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….  
7. Name and address of the Supplier:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…  
8. Expected date of arrival of the consignment……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
9. Mode of transport …………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………  
10. .Point of entry…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..  
11. Particulars  of seed ……………………………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  
 
Crop  Variety Name  Class  Quantity in Kg.  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
 
Declaration:  
 
I  declare that all information provided herein is true and I do undertake to observe all terms and conditions for  
Importation/ exportation as provided in the Seeds Act and its Regulations.  
 
Signed  this……………………………day of ………………………………200…………… …………………………………  
 
Signature:………………………………………………………………..  
 
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
FOR OFFICIAL USE  ONLY  
Date Received:…………………………………………………………..  
 
Application Fees paid …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…  
 
Action taken :  
Considered for permit/ Not considered for Permit*  
 
Date: ……………………………………………………………………..  
 
Signature:…………………………………………………………………  
                                Director  
 
*please delete where necessary  
 
 
  76  THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………                                                                                                                                                            Form SR XV
  
____________________  
 
SEED EXPORT PERMIT  
____________________  
 
(Made under Regulation  34(3))  
 
 Permit No. ……………………………………Date issued ………………………………………...………………………………...……..  
 Permission is h ereby granted to …………………………………………………………… of Postal Address Office……………………...  
(Name  and  of the Seeds  dealer)    
 
 ………………………………………………………………………………,  Registration No.  …………………………………………..  
to import from.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
   
the following Seed: _  
 
Species  Variety  Class  Weight in kg  
        
        
        
 This permit is issued subject to the following conditions:   
1. The consignment of Seeds shall be accompanied by -  
       (a) Certificate of quality issued by Tanzania Off icial Seed Certification Institute.    
       (b) Phytosanitary certificate and other relevant document governing exportation issued by relevant authorities.    
2.  The Permit holder shall be required to pay all fees as stipulated in the Seeds Regulations.  
3. The permit holder shall be required to fulfill all conditions for exportation as provided in the relevant law of Tanzania and the country 
which seeds are exported.   
4. This permit is not transferable and may be revoked if the holder fails to comply wi th the terms and condition for conditions as provide 
in the Seed Act and the Regulations made thereto.  
5. The permit shall be for ………………………….months only.  
Signature : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..  
Director  
cc. Chief Seeds Certificatio n Officer.  
  77 FORM SR XVI                                                                        
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
S/N…………        Form SR XI  
_________ _____  
 
APPLICATION FOR SEED TESTING   
 ______________  
 
(Made under Regulation 38 (2)) 
(To be filled in Triplicate)  
 
To:  Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute 1. Full name of the Applicant : …………………………...............................  
2. Postal Address  …………………………………………………………………………… (3) Tel. No. ..........................................................  
4. Email. …..............................................Fax No……………………………………………............................................. ............................ .... 
5. Crop …………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................  
 
6. Variety .............................................................Class ………………………………………………………………………………...…….  
 
7. Lot No. ………………………………………….Ref.  ……………………………………………………………………...……………  
 
8. Seeds Import Permit No. ………………………………….. of ………………………………………Date ………………………………  
 
9. Weight of Lot………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
10. Seeds dressing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……..  
 
11. Date of 
Sampling:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
12. Tests required………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
                                   (purity/germination/moisture/injurious weeds/diseases/) *  
13. Testing fee paid ……… ………………………………………………… Payment Voucher/ Cheque No ……………………………..).  
 
I certify that the sample was drawn by me in the prescribes manner this …………………………..day of ………………………………...  
 
Name of Sampler:…………………………………………….Address…………………………………………..…………………………  
 
Signature:……… ……………………………………………………………………  
 
* delete as necessary  
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:  
 
Application No: …………………………… Date Received:…………………………………………………………………… ………………  
Fees Receipt No: …………………………..  
Amount of sample received for testing  :………………………………………………………………………..…. …………………………  
 
Test requested:………………..………………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………………  
 
Test results:  
 
Dated:……………………………….Signature of the responsible  officer:………………………………………  
  78                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
FORM SR  XVII  
S/N…………  
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
                               
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
______________  
 
SEEDS TESTING CERTIFI CATE  
______________  
 
(Made under Regulation  3 8(3)(b) ) 
((To be filled in Triplicate)  
 
OFFICIAL SAMPLE NO.  
 
Date received:   
TEST NUMBER  
    
 Lot Number:                                             Weight of lot:  
Crop  and variety:                            
Class of Seeds :  
Country of origin:  
 
RESULT OF ANALYSIS  
Purity  
Germination  
Pure 
Seeds 
(P) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Inert 
matter  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Other 
Seed  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Weed 
Seed  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Capacity  
(G) Hard  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Fresh 
ungerminated 
Seed  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Abnormal 
Seeds lings  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Pure 
germinating 
Seed  
P x G  
100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Moisture  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% 
Types of :  
 
(1) Inert matte  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
(2) Other Seed …………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………  
(3) Weed Seed:  
                      (a) objectionable …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………  
                    (b) restricted ………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………  
Special test:…………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………..  
………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………..         
Remarks:  
 
It is hereby certified that the Seeds lot described above has met/ has not met  minimum Seed standards for 
……………………….class  
                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                       Signature…………………………………….  
                                                                                                                                                                             Seeds Analyst  
                                                                                                                                                      Date :……………………………………………  
 
     Signature…………………………………….  
                         Chief Seeds Certification Officer   79 FORM  XVIII 
S/N…………  
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES  
 
THE SEED ACT, 2003  
 
(No. 18 of 2003)  
 
TANZANIA OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE  
______________  
 
SEED TESTING REPORT  
______________  
                                                                                    
(Made under Regulation 38 (3)(c)) 
 
 
PRIVATE SAMPLE NO.  
 
Date received:   
TEST NUMBER  
    
 Lot Number:                                             Weight of lot:  
Crop  and variety:                            
Class of Seeds:  
Country of origin:  
 
RESULT OF ANALYSIS  
Purity  
Germination  
Pure 
Seeds 
(P) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Inert 
matter  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Other 
Seed  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Weed 
Seed  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Capacity  
(G) Hard  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Fresh 
unger minated 
Seed  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Abnormal Seeds lings  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Pure germinating 
Seed  
P x G  
100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Moisture  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% 
Types of :  
 
(1) Inert matte  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
(2) Other Seed …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  
 
Signature…………………………………….  
                                Seeds Analyst  
 
Date :……………………………………………  
 
                                                                                                                                                
     Signature…………………………………….  
             Chief Seed  Certification Office   80  
                                                                          
 
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA                                                      
                                                                              
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY  
 
THE SEEDS ACT, 2003  
                                                                                   
(No. 18 of  2003)  
S/N…………                                    Form  SR - XIX 
 
 
 
 
Registration No. …………  
 
______________  
 
CEERTIFICATE OF AUTHORISATION AS INSPECTOR/SAMPLER/ANALYST*  
 
______________  
 
([Made under Regulation 42(4))  
 
 
 
 This is to certify that………………………………… …………………………………… 
of………………………………...……………………  
                                          (Name and address of Registrant )    
 
has been  registered and authorized    as  … 
………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….  
 
 
This authorization  shall be valid for the p eriod of ……………………from………………………to …………………………and may 
be cancelled if  the registrant fails to comply with terms and conditions for authorisation and the provisions of the   Seed Act and 
Regulations.  
 
Issued at ………………………………………this………………..………….….day of  ……………… .………………….200……….  
 
 
 
 
Signature and seal :…………………………………………………………..  
Chief Seed Certification Officer  
 
 
 
 
* delete where not applicable  
 
CC:  Director  
 
 
 
 
  81  
__________  
SIXTH SCHEDULE  
__________  
 
FEES FOR SERVICES  
____________  
 
(Made under Regulation 40 (1) ) 
____________  
 
 Service  Fee in TShs . 
 I. Charges based on the services rendered for each operation:  
 
 A:  Seed  field inspection made to determine the eligibility of a crop for pedigree status for each inspection:  
   (1) for hybrid maize per hectare inspe cted     …     …     …     …     …     … ……   
 
 
3150  
    (2) vegetables/pastures, up to one  hectare inspected          …     …     …     …     …  5000  
    (3) vegetables/pastures, for every exceeding unit above one  hectare inspected   …           4000  
    (3) for all other s of Seeds crops, per hectare inspected       …     …     ……   …   2150  
    (4) minimum fee per field where inspected total field is less than 10 hectares,… ….        20,000  
 B:  Seed  inspection and sampling:   
      (1) agricultura l crops per 100kg or part thereof  …     … …    ……     ……    …            1,500  
      (2) vegetable crops   per 5 kg  …     ……     …     …     ……     ……    ……  …       2000  
      (3) root crops  per hectare or part thereof …     …     …     …     …     …      …   …    2000  
      (4) minimum fee for each lot inspected (maximum of 10 tones per lot) …     …        10,000  
   
 C:  Seed testing for germination,  purity and moisture:   
 (1). charges for one kg for field crops of pedigree class  …    …   …     …  … .. ...            15 
 (2). charges for 100gm for vegetable crops of pedigree class …    …   …   . …. …  20 
 (3). charges on one kg for  standard class Seed…    …   …   . ..  …. …. …. …. …  5 
 (4). charges on one kg of Seed  for export  …    …   …   . .. …    …   …   . . . ….  20 
   
 D: Seed health testing:   
 (1) charges per sample for local market Seed …    …   …   . .. …    …   …   . ..  20,000  
       (2) charges per sample for export Seed…    …   …   . .. …    …   …   . .. …. …  50,000  
   
 F:  Certificate and Tags    
       (1) registration of Seed  dealer…     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. …. …  2500  
       (2) variety registration …     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. …. …….  …  10,000  
       (3) certificate of Seed testing          …     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   ….  1000  
       (4)  certificate for Seed import/ export  …    …   …     …     …     …     …     …     10,000  
       (5)  certified copy of a Seed testing certificate  …    …   …     …     …     … …..     500 
       (6)  label /seal per each  label /seal … …    …   …     …     …   …. …. …. ….. ..  500 
       (7) DUS test certificate…     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …       5000  
   
 E: Non refundable fees for various application forms   
      (1) Re gistration as a Seeds dealer…     …     …     … ...   …. ….…    …     …  …   2000  
      (2) DUS test…     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …     …     …       2000  
      (3) NPT  …     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …     …     …      …      2000  
      (4) Seed  field inspection…     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …     3000  
      (5) Seed  testing (per Seeds lot) …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …     …   …       1000  
      (6) Seed  transport order…     …      …     …     …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …      2000  
      (7) Notice to import/export Seed…     …     …     …     …     …     … ...   …. …  2000  
        
 F: Other charges   
     (1) Conducting DUS test (for two seasons)…    …     …     … ...   ….  ….…     …      500,000  
     (2) Conducting NPT( for one season)…    …     …     …     … ...   …. ….…     …     600,000  
     (8) Authorisation / licensing of Seeds sampler or Analyst  …     …     …     …     20,000  
 Note: Fees for inspect,  sampling , t esting  shall apply mutatis mutandis on  re - inspection re - sampling  or 
testing.   
  82 ___________  
 
SEVENTH SCHEDULE  
____________  
 
(Made under Regulations 7(4)(a))  
____________  
 
APPROVED TESTING SITES  FOR NATIONAL PERFORMANCE TRIAL  
 
Crop Type  High Altitude  Mid Altitude  Low Altitude  
 
A: Compulsory certification crops  
Hybrid Maize  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole,          
Nkundi (Sumbawanga)  
,Machame or Marangu     
 AFSF  or  Selian, Lambo, 
Gairo, Mbimba, Babati, 
Laela  Msimba  or  Ilonga, KATRIN, SUA,  
Maramba or Mw ele, Uchira, Nachingwea  
Sweet Corn  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole, Nkundi 
(Sumbawanga)  AFSF or Selian, Miwaleni,  
Gairo  Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN, Kibaha, 
SUA,  Maramba or Mwele  
Open Pollinated Maize  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole,  
 Nkundi (Sumbawanga)  AFSF or  Selian, Lam bo,  
Gairo  
Ukiriguru  Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN, Kibaha, 
Naliendele,  SUA, Nachingwea  
 Maramba or Mwele  
Common dry beans  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole,  Nkundi 
(Sumbawanga)  AFSF or Selian, Lambo,  
Gairo,  
 Mbimba  Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN,  SUA  
 
Snap beans  Dabaga, N jombe, Uyole, Nkundi 
(Sumbawanga)  AFSF, Horti -Tengeru    
Soya beans  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole,  Nkundi 
(Sumbawanga)  AFSF or Selian, Horti -
Tengeru, Laela 
(Sumbawanga), Maruku  
 Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN,  
Naliendele or  Nachingwea,  SUA  
Hybrid sorghum  Uyole, Mbo zi, Dabaga, Nkundi 
(Sumbawanga)  AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Hombolo  Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN, Kibaha, 
Naliendele,  
 SUA  
Open Pol. s or ghum   AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Hombolo  Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN, Kibaha, 
Naliendele,  
 SUA  
Wheat or Barley  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole, Basuto 
(Hanang)  
 Nkundi(Sumbawanga)  AFSF or Selian,  Karatu, 
West Kilimanjaro   
Rice (Lowland)   Ukiriguru, KATC (Moshi),  
Mbarali  Dakawa, KATRIN, Ruvu,  SUA,  Kyela,  
Kitere, Kinyope (Lindi) Mkwaya (Lindi)  
Rice (Upland)   Matombo, Mahenge  Kyela,Kitaya  
Hybrid sunflower  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole,  
 Nkundi(Sumbawanga)  AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Hombolo   Maramba or Mwele  
Naliendele or   
Nachingwea,  SUA  
Open pol. Sunflower  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole, 
Nkundi(Sumbawanga)  AFSF o r  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Hombolo  Msimba or Ilonga, KATRIN, Naliendele or  
Nachingwea  
 SUA,  
 Maramba or Mwele  
Irish potato  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole, Kifyulilo  
 HORTI -Tengeru, Miwaleni, 
West Kilimanjaro   
Groundnuts   Ukiriguru, Hombolo, Tumbi 
(Tabora),   Gairo  Naliendele or  Nachingwea, Ilonga or 
Msimba, Chambezi, Masasi, Chambezi  
 
B:Voluntary certification crops  
Cassava*   Ukiriguru, Hombolo  
 Tumbi (Tabora)  
 HORTI - Tengeru  Kibaha, Mlingano, Chambezi, Naliendele 
or  Nachingwea, Masasi, Mtopwa 
(Newala)  
Sweet potato   Gairo, Hombolo, Miwaleni, 
Hort Tengeru, Ukiriguru, 
Tumbi (Tabora)   SUA  
Naliendele or  Nachingwea  
Carrots  Dabaga, Njombe, Uyole  HORTI -Tengeru, Miwaleni, 
West Kilimanjaro   
Green gram   AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Hombolo,  
 Tumbi (Ta bora)  Kibaha, Mlingano, Msimba or  Ilonga ,        
Maramba or  Mwele  
Naliendele or  Nachingwea,  SUA,  
Msimba or  Ilonga   83 Pigeon pea  
(Long duration)   AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Isimani,  Tumbi 
(Tabora)  
 Hombolo  
 Karatu  Msimba or  Ilonga,          KATRIN,  SUA, 
Masasi  
 
Pigeon pea  
(Mid. & short duration)   AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Isimani,  Tumbi 
(Tabora), Hombolo, Karatu   Kibaha, Mlingano, Msimba or Ilonga, 
Naliendele or Nachingwea, SUA  
Cowpea   AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, H ombolo,  
 Ismani,  
 Tumbi (Tabora)  Msimba or  Ilonga,  
Naliendele or  Nachingwea, SUA, 
Mlingano or Maramba, Masasi  
Sesame   AFSF or  Selian, Miwaleni, 
Ukiriguru, Hombolo,  Kibaha, Mlingano, Msimba or  Ilonga,  
Naliendele or  Nachingwea,  SUA,Kilwa  
Tomato  Uyole, Dabaga, Njombe  Seatondale (Iringa)  
HORTI -Tengeru, Ukiriguru, 
Lushoto, Makutop or a  Dakawa or SUA, Kibaha, Mlingano, 
Maramba or Mwele  
Onion  Uyole, Dabaga, Njombe,  Seatondale (Iringa)  
HORTI -Tengeru, Ukiriguru, 
Mbarali Makutop or a, 
Karatu  Dakawa or SUA , Kibaha, Mlingano, 
Maramba or Mwele  
 
 
Key to the abbreviations on the table:   
AFSF = Arusha Faundation Seeds farm  
SUA  = Sokoine University of Agriculture  
KATC = Kilimanjaro agricultural Training Centre  
Horti - Tengeru = Horticultural Research Institute Tengeru  
KATRIN = Kilombero Agricultural Training and Research Institute  
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS AND DATA COLLECTION  
(a) Experimental design, plot size and number of replications for NPT  
 
CROP  DESIGN  MINIMUM GROSS PLOT SIZE   
MINIMUM  
REPLICATIONS  ROW LENGTH  
(Meters)  NUMBER OF 
ROWS  
Maize  RCBD  5 4 3 
Dry Beans  RCBD  5 4 3 
Snap Beans  RCBD  5 4 3 
S or ghum  RCBD  5 4 3 
Wheat or Barley  RCBD  3 12 3 
Rice  RCBD  5 20 3 
Sunflower  RCBD  5 4 3 
Irish Potato  RCBD  5 4 3 
Carrots  RCBD  3 6 3 
Cassava  RCBD  5 4 3 
Pigeon Pe as RCBD  5 4 3 
Cow peas  RCBD  5 4 3 
Green gram  RCBD  5 4 3 
Groundnut  RCBD  5 4 3 
Sweet potato  RCBD  5 4 3 
Sesame  RCBD  5 4 3 
Tomato  RCBD  6 2 3 
Onion  RCBD  3 6 3 
(b) BASIC INFORMATION ON MANAGEMENT OF NPTs  
1. Planting Date  
2. Fertilizer rate  
3. Weeding regime or he rbicide application  
4. Plant spacing  
5. Pesticides application (if any)  
6. Weather (rainfall and temperature)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  84 ________  
 
EIGHTH SCHEDULE  
__________  
 
PROHIBITED, RESTRICTED AND NOXIOUS WEED SEEDS  
__________  
 
(Made under Regulation 48)  
 
 The seed of the speci es of plants specified in this Schedule are hereby prescribed as weed seed for the purpose of establishing class 
standards under the Act.  
 
Class 1:  Objectionable Weed Seed  
 
Objectionable weed seeds are weed seed not allowed in any seed at all, that is to  say, a sample of seed may not contain any 
objectionable weed seed.  However, if any objectionable weed seed is found in a sample, the tolerance shall be one seed per 
kilogram.  If two or more seed are found in a kilogram the seed shall be placed under sto p sale until it has been re -cleaned and 
retested.  When one objectionable weed seed is found it will be considered within the tolerance none.  The following are 
objectionable weed seed: - 
1. Witch weed……………………………………………….  Striga spp  
2. Dodder……………………………………………………  Cascuta spp  
3. Field bind wood………………………………………….  Convolvus arvensis  L. 
4. Hemp………………………………………… ….. …….  Marijuana spp.  
5. True Hemp (in Swahili Bhangi)  ………………… …….      Cannabis Sativa  
6. Cocaine plant …………………………………… ……..         Erythrosylum spp.  
7. Sudan grass………………………… …………… …….   Sorghum sudanese   
8. Thorn apple…………………………………… ………..            Datura spramondum L. 
9. Wild oats …………………………………………. ……           Avena spp. 
Class 2:  Restricted Noxious Weed Seed  
 
The following are restricted noxious weed seed: -  
1.  Couch grass ………… …………………………………                 Digitaria scalarum (Schweinf.) Chiov.  
2.  Nutgrass, Watergrass………………………………….    Cyperus spp. 
3.  Perennial sowthistle………………………………….                 Sonchus arv ensis L.  
4.  Wild mustard…………………………………. . ……                Brassica ca mpestris L 
5.  Mexican poppy …………………………………. …..                Argemone mexicana L. 
6.  Darnel…………………………………. ……………                 Lolium temulentum L. 
7.  Guinea -fowl grass…………………………………….                 Rottboelia exaltata L.f. 
8.  Love grass  ………………………………… . ………                  Setaria verticiltata (L.) Beauv.  
9.  Wild rice …………………………………. …………                 Oryza barthii A. Chev.  
The presence of restricted noxious weed seed in any sample of seed shall be restricted.  Where any restricted noxious weed se ed 
are found in any sample of seed the maximum allowed shall not exceed four weed seed per kilogram, whether the four weed seed 
are of the same or a combination of two or more s of weed seed, the name and number of each must be stated on the label.  
 
Class 3:  Common  Noxious Weed Seed.  
Common  Noxious Weed Seed are seed bulblets or tubers or pieces thereof specified as weed seed under the Seed, Regulations 
2006 or recognized as weed seed by general usage.  The presence of standard noxious weed seed in any sample of seed shall be 
restricted.  Where any standard noxious weed Seed are found in any sample of seed the maximum allowed shall not exceed 1.5% 
by weight.  
Common  noxious weed seed include, but not restricted to, the following seed: - 
1.  Cleavers…………………………………… ………   Galium spurium L. 
2.  Dock …………………………………. ………….                 Ramex crispus L. 
3   Chickweed …………………………………. ……                  Stellaria media  ( L.) Vill.  
4.  Mexican marigold ………………………………….                 Tagetes  minuta L. 
5.  Chinese lantern   ………… …………………………                 Nicandra physalodes  (L.) Gaertn.  
6.  Oxalis   ………………………………….…………                 Oxalis latifolia H.B.K.  
7.  Blackjack ………………………………….………                  Bidens pilosa  L. 
8.  Pigweed…………………………………. ……….                  Amaranthus  spp..  
9.  Goosefoot…………………………………. ……..                  Chenopodium spp. 
10. Crabgrass…………………………………………                  Digitaria velutina  (Forsk.) Beauv.  
11. Macdonaldi, Gallant soldier ……………………..    Galinsoga paarviflora . Cav.  
 
 
Dar E s Salaam ,                                                                   STEPHEN M. WASIRA (MP)  
………, 2007                                              Minister for Agriculture  Food Security and Cooperatives           85