ZURICH, Oct. 26 -- TANZANIA is seeking international recognition for its seed quality testing systems through a proposed designation of the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) as an International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Designated Authority.

The move is expected to strengthen confidence in the countrys seed quality control systems, improve access to international markets and enhance the competitiveness of local seed producers and traders.

According to information from TOSCI, the Institute received ISTA Secretary-General Dr Andreas Wais from the associations headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, for discussions on the possibility of granting the Tanzanian institution the designation.

Moreover, TOSCI stated that...