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International Seed Testing Association

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International non-profit organization

The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) is an independent, non-profit organization founded during the 4th International Seed Testing Congress in 1924. Its members work to promote uniform methods of evaluating seeds being sold internationally to facilitate the international trading of seeds and to contribute to global food security. ISTA is involved in the development of internationally approved ISTA Rules for sampling and testing seed quality, laboratory accreditation and the promotion of seed science research and test development.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) is an independent, non-profit organization founded during the 4th International Seed Testing Congress in 1924. Its members work to promote uniform methods of evaluating seeds being sold internationally to facilitate the international trading of seeds and to contribute to global food security. ISTA is involved in the development of internationally approved ISTA Rules for sampling and testing seed quality, laboratory accreditation and the promotion of seed science research and test development.2

Products and brands

As a worldwide association, ISTA works with many regional and international organizations such as:

African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)

Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA)

Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA)

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American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

European Commission (EC)

European Seed Association (ESA)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Federacion Latinoamericana de Asocianciones de Semillas (FELAS)

International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA)

International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)

International Seed Federation (ISF)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Seed Schemes Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

World Trade Organisation (WTO)

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