Merchant
Our team support Seed Merchants with chain of custody requirements for the MPI Seed Varietal Certification Scheme, from varietal listings through to OECD Seed Varietal Certificate issuance.
The Seed Certification Bureau administers the Seed Crop Isolation Distance (SCID) system to assist industry to meet seed production requirements by facilitating SCID bookings.
Seed Certification Information System
The Seed Certification Information System (SCIS) is an online system replacing the previous paper-based crop application and varietal certification process.
SCIS is used to:
- maintain a register of varieties eligible for certification and to manage variety production rights (VPRs)
- enter crops for certification
- track seed crops through the various stages of planting, inspection, harvest and delivery, processing and testing
- perform independent verification and Regulator (MPI) tasks
Useful Links and Applications
NZ Seeds Authority SCIS login(external link)
Seed Field Production Standards(external link)
Seed Varietal Certification Requirements(external link)
Seed Varietal Certification - New Organisation Application Form PDF (231 KB)
Application for Seed Varietal Certificates PDF (395 KB)
Application for Acceptance of NZ Cultivars into Scheme PDF (232 KB)
Application for Overseas Cultivars for Multiplication and Re-Export PDF (208 KB)
Contact Us
Seed Certification Bureau
General:
Phone:
Team Leader: 06 351 7962
Administration: 06 351 7909 or 06 351 7904
Postal address:
PO Box 609
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North 4440
Courier address:
Batchelar House
80 Tennent Drive
Palmerston North 4410