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Regulatory Documents

Below are the comprehensive list of regulatory documents that will be valuable for seed businesses and stakeholders in Nigeria. These documents covers national, regional, and international regulations that influence the seed industry

Regional and ECOWAS Regulations

International Seed Industry Regulations and Agreements

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Rules
 Global guidelines for seed testing, sampling, and quality assurance.
 


International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Protection of intellectual property rights for new plant varieties.


OECD Seed Schemes for Varietal Certification
 International certification schemes to facilitate seed trade and quality assurance.
 


International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Guidelines on Seed Health
 Standards for preventing the spread of pests and diseases via seed trade.
 


FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)
Governs access to and sharing of plant genetic resources globally.
 


World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture
Sets out rules for agricultural trade, including seeds.
 

The Seed Entrepreneurs and Development Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN) is the premier organization for seed companies in Nigeria. Since 1992, SEEDAN has been committed to enhancing agricultural productivity by fostering partnerships, advocating for supportive policies, and promoting sustainable practices. We serve as a forum for stakeholders to collaborate, develop industry guidelines, and mobilize efforts toward policy formulation and compliance.

CONTACT 

SEEDAN Secretariat

H NO.4, 231 Crescent Kado Estate

Abuja

Phone: +234-803-666-8425

              +234-806-752-3028

Email: seedanigeria@gmail.com

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