RSB/TC 032: Seeds and planting materials

Chairperson:

Secretary:

Scope:

Standardization in the field of plant propagation materials. It covers standards on seeds, seedlings and cuttings. The technical committee also deals with the certification schemes and code of practice on plant propagation materials production.

Standards under development:

Withdrawn standards:

How to become a TC member?

• Organizations and independent experts may request to become members of RSB technical committees. This is done by filling the TC nomination form. The filled form must be submitted to the national secretary of the TC with a copy to: info@rsb.gov.rw.

How to request development of a standard?

Standards are developed on need and request basis. Stakeholders including organizations and individuals may request standards to be developed by filling in this standards request form. The filled form must be submitted to the national secretary of the TC with a copy to: info@rsb.gov.rw.

Membership of the TC/SC: 1. Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), 2. Rwanda Agricultural Board, 3. National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA), 4. Rwanda Agricultural and Livestock Inspection and Certification Services(RALIS), 5. Agr otech/Kipharma, 6. Win Win Seed Company, 7. UrugagaImbaraga, 8. SEEDCO, 9. Kenya Seed Company, 10. National Seed Association, 11. Balton Rwanda 12. Rwanda Farmers Association 13. Rwanda Consumer’s Rights Protection Organization (ADECOR).