Background of Vietnam, seed conditioning plant
Seed processing in Vietnam was established in 1998. It can produce 10,000 tons of seeds per year and equipped with a cold storage room for product preservation.
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Seed Laboratory
The Seed Quality Assurance Center was established in 2000 and located at C.P. Seeds Vietnam Co., Ltd., Dinh Quan, Dong Nai.
Purpose of Seed Quality Testing Laboratory:
- To control the quality of raw material inspection process, Factory 1
- To control the quality in the seed conditioning process (drying, dehusking, moisture reduction, weighing, chemical treatment, and packaging)
- To control and ensure the quality before distribution
- Handling Complaints about seed quality
Standards:
- International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards
- ISO 17025 Laboratory Competence Certification standards
- Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development QCVN 01-53:2011/BNNPTNT standards
Testing Procedures:
- Random sampling for each step and LOT
- Moisture content verification using calibrated instruments with the HOT AIR OVEN standard method
- Germination testing through paper-based
- Hardness testing through paper-based
- Purity testing through Strip test and Elisa
Other Supportive Activities:
- Certification application processes
- Inspection of packaging and products
- Laboratory testing for seeds, chemicals, and seed coating color
