We're ISTA accredited.

That means we can test according to the ISTA methods to issue Orange International Certificates (OICs) where samples are taken by an AgEtal Accredited Sampler for ISTA, or Blue International Certificates where samples are not taken by an accredited sampler.

ISTA provides strict guidelines for both sampling and testing. This means testing and sampling are consistent from ISTA lab to ISTA lab. In addition, ISTA is a gold standard for certification. Often ISTA certificates are required for trade to certain destinations. 

We can do pathology tests alongside ISTA testing to facilitate and expedite seed exports.

If you are accredited with another lab:

• Provide evidence of your current accreditation. 
• We will contact the other lab to confirm your accreditation. 
• You can sample for us under the accreditation of that lab.

If you have completed previous training but are not currently accredited: 

• Provide evidence of your recent ISTA sampling training.
• Have your sampling equipment authorized by AgEtal.
• Complete our online ISTA sampling reaccreditation exam.
• Sign a declaration acknowledging and agreeing to the responsibilities of an ISTA sampler.
• We will issue with AgEtal ISTA sampling accreditation.

If you have never done ISTA sampler training:

• Complete our theoretical ISTA sampling Training.
• Complete our practical ISTA sampling Training.
• Have your sampling equipment authorized by AgEtal.
• Complete our online ISTA sampling Exam.
• Sign a declaration acknowledging and agreeing to the responsibilities of an ISTA sampler.
• We will issue you with AgEtal ISTA sampling accreditation.