This OSTS Training on Sampling Requirements for ISTA course will provide the necessary information and training to allow Licenced/Official Seed Samplers to be upskilled and recognised as approved ISTA samplers who are able to take samples of seed which
is to be tested for production of an ISTA Orange International Certificate (OIC).
You will need to download the following documents to refer to during this course:
Internal OSTS Sampling Papers
- SAM/01 – Overview of the sampling of seed lots for ISTA Certificates in England & Wales
- SAM/02 – OSTS Guidance on the requirements to be met when sampling seed lots for the issuance of ISTA Orange International Certificates (OIC)
- SAM/03 – OSTS Checklist of seed lot and submitted sample weights when sampling and testing for issuance of ISTA Orange International Certificates (OIC) (selected species only)
Feedback
We welcome all feedback and suggestions. Feedback forms will be sent via email after the course. If there are more specific suggestions, please contact: lsscourse@niab.com
Need to contact us?
You may contact us at time throughout the course for guidance and advice:
email: lsscourse@niab.com