South Africa - Request Testing of Seed Samples

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for requesting testing of seed samples in person, the applicant has to visit the Official Seed Testing Laboratory of the Plant Production Directorate.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the “Who to contact” section of the following page: Link
3. Visit the Official Seed Testing Laboratory of the Plant Production Directorate and get the prescribed format and requirements for a Seed Sample Testing, from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents required for the process as instructed by the Directorate.
5. Complete the format (if any) as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed format.
6. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further testing processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. After all the stages of testing have got completed, the concerned authorities in the office will issue report of the testing.

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Required Documents

• Completed application format (if any)
• Certified copy of the applicant’s ID (if required)
• Invoice for payment
• Compliance document with PIA provision
• Proof or receipt of payment
• Any supporting document

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Agriculture : Directorate Inspection Services, Seed Testing Station
Directorate Plant Production
Plant Genetic Resources Centre,
KwaMhalanga Road, Roodeplaat,
Pretoria
0084
South Africa
Postal Address:Official Seed Testing Centre,
Directorate Plant Production,
Private Bag X250,
Pretoria,
0001
South Africa
Tel: + 27 (12) 319 7493
Fax: + 27 (12) 319 7425 / 7570
Website: Website link

Eligibility

• A person living in South Africa who wants to have seed samples tested for physical purity, germination and/or viability, can apply.
• Any organisation, institution, company, co-operatives and farmers that sell seed can apply.

Fees

Please refer the following document for fees details: Link

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Processing Time

The various crop types have different test conditions and the duration of a test can vary from a few days to a few weeks.

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Instructions

Please refer the “What you should do” section in the following page for more relevant instructions: Link

Required Information

• Applicant’s particulars
• Identity document number
• Details of seed sample
• Banking details
• Email address
• Contact and address details

Need for the Document

To have official seed samples tested for physical purity, germination and/or viability, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development samplers must draw the samples. The official seed samples must comply with Plant Improvement Act (PIA) standards.

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