Seeds

The OECD Schemes for the Varietal Certification of Seed Moving in International Trade promote the use of agriculture seed of consistently high quality. Certified seeds are produced - and officially controlled - according to common harmonised procedures in 55 participating countries. They are identified through world-wide recognised OECD labels. Read more ...

News & Events

New applicant countries in the Seed Schemes in 2008:  India, Moldova.

1958-2008 -- 50th Anniversary of the OECD Seed Schemes

• OECD Seed Schemes: List of Varieties Eligible For Seed Certification July 2008 Interim version

The July 2008 Interim edition of the OECD List of Varieties eligible for Seed Certification is currently available on our website (French/English bilingual document).

• Draft Summary Record of the 2007 OECD Seed Schemes Annual Meeting
• Draft Summary Record of the 2008 Extended Advisory Group Meeting

Summary Records adopted at the Annual Meeting in Chicago, 1-2 July 2008

• Draft Agenda for the 2008 OECD Seed Schemes Annual Meeting

The 2008 OECD Seed Schemes Annual Meeting was held in Chicago, USA, on 1-2 July 2008, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.

• The 2008 edition of the OECD Seed Schemes Rules and Directions 

The English version of the 2008 OECD Seed Schemes Rules and Directions is now available (please click on the link above).

Don't Miss

• Participating Countries
• National Authorities
• OECD Seed Schemes 2008: Rules and Directions
• Weights of OECD Seeds Certified
• Guidelines for Control Plot Test and Field Inspection of Seed Crops
• Guidelines for the Authorisation of some Certification Activities under the OECD Seed Schemes
• Useful Links

Contact Us

Mr. Michael Ryan, Head OECD Codes & Schemes

• Email: michael.ryan@oecd.org
• Fax: +33.1.44.30.61.17