National Seed Health System
About Us
The National Seed Health System (NSHS) is a program authorized by USDA-APHIS and administered by the Iowa State University Seed Science Center.
We work to accredit both private and public entities to perform certain activities needed to support the issuance of Federal phytosanitary certificates for the international movement of seed.
Why Accreditation Matters
Non-government organizations like seed companies become accredited to perform their own seed sampling, inspection, and laboratory testing for phytosanitary certification. The four accreditation options enable faster, more efficient operations:
- Eliminate shipping delays
- Reduce costs and contamination risks
- Standardize testing methodologies
- Establish international confidence in U.S. seed exports through scientifically-approved standards
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