OECD Seed Scheme

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When the United States became a participant in the international seed certification scheme administered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), CCIA became the designated authority to conduct the OECD program in California.  The OECD is responsible for administering the seed certification program in 24 member countries and 16 non-member countries that participate in the scheme.  All cereal, herbage and oil, and maize and sorghum seed exported to European Union countries must be produced under OECD guidelines.

A fee of $40.00 is charged for each OECD Certificate issued.  In addition to the OECD and certificate fees, an assessment for number of pounds OECD certified will be charged.  Effective Oct 1, 2008 per USDA this assessment is as follows:

According to the OECD Seed Scheme, seed analysis results will only be accepted from laboratories accredited by the USDA. The following links to the USDA-AMS website provide information about the program:

USDA Official Entities List - pdf document

USDA accredited laboratories - pdf document

OECD accreditation program description - pdf document

If you have any questions regarding the OECD program administered by CCIA please contact:

Robert Stewart
Phone: 530-752-9826
Email rfstewart@ucdavis.edu

Alex Mkandawire
Phone: 530-752-6868
Email abmkandawire@ucdavis.edu