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International Movement of Seeds. Healthy seed is the first step in the production of food, feed and fiber Breeding and increasing is conducted internationally
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International Movement of Seeds • Healthy seed is the first step in the production of food, feed and fiber • Breeding and increasing is conducted internationally • Need for mechanisms that ensure the safe movementof seeds in international trade in order to protect agriculture and the environment and facilitate trade
Currently variations in: • the methods used for assessing the phytosanitary risk associated with seed; • phytosanitary import requirements; • diagnostic and inspection methodologies; and • acceptable risk mitigation measures.
International Movement of Seeds • NAPPO regional standard : Phytosanitary guidelines for the movement of seed • Prevent the entry and spread of regulated pests associated with seeds, • Facilitate re-export of seeds from NAPPO countries, • Promote the use of harmonized phytosanitary import requirements, testing/diagnostic protocols, and phytosanitary certification systems for seed.
International Movement of Seeds Appendices/Annexes will be the key Appendix 1: Pests (Pathogens) considered to be seed borne and seed transmitted pests Appendix 2: Recommended import requirements for seeds and seed Pests Appendix 3: Recommended seed testing and diagnostic methods for seed pests Appendix 4:Recommended seed treatments for quarantine seed pests