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English Version:
Arabic Version:
In this section we provide technical/practical information that seed sector staff may find useful. It is simple to follow instructions for technical staff in seed production and quality control.
How to No 26: Quality Policy for Seed Testing Laboratory
In our last issue of Seed Info, the four major components of Quality Manual have been briefly explained. In this issue we give more details on the quality policy of a seed testing laboratory. The quality policy is a clearly and briefly written statement which explains:
An example of quality
policy could be as follows:
The (name) Seed Testing Station is a (public or private) seed testing laboratory
that is specialized on analyzing seeds of (field crops, horticulture crops,
grasses, forest trees, shrubs, medicinal plants, etc.). The laboratory is
well equipped with the necessary facilities and trained staff to deliver top
quality seed testing services on the above crop species. The laboratory uses
standardized testing methodologies that have been developed by (names of specialized
international or regional seed testing organizations). The legal aspects in
the work of the laboratory are based on the relevant national and international
rules and regulations. The laboratory provides reliable test results at reasonable
cost and without delay on (physical purity, viability, germination, vigor,
etc.) and is accredited to issue internationally recognized certificates that
are needed for seed trade. A quality policy is a case specific; and it varies
in content from laboratory to laboratory. Abdoul Aziz Niane, Seed Unit,
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria; E-mail: a.niane@cgiar.org