1. International Movement of Seeds
Healthy seed is the first step in the production of food, feed and fiber
Breeding and increasing is conducted internationally
Need for mechanisms that ensure the safe movement of seeds in international trade in order to protect agriculture and the environment and facilitate trade

2. Currently variations in:
the methods used for assessing the phytosanitary risk associated with seed;
phytosanitary import requirements;
diagnostic and inspection methodologies; and
acceptable risk mitigation measures.

3. International Movement of Seeds
NAPPO regional standard : Phytosanitary guidelines for the movement of seed
Prevent the entry and spread of regulated pests
associated with seeds,
Facilitate re-export of seeds from NAPPO countries,
Promote the use of harmonized phytosanitary import
requirements, testing/diagnostic protocols, and
phytosanitary certification systems for seed.

4. International Movement of Seeds Appendices/Annexes will be the key
Appendix 1: Pests (Pathogens) considered to be seed
borne and seed transmitted pests
Appendix 2: Recommended import requirements for
seeds and seed Pests
Appendix 3: Recommended seed testing and diagnostic
methods for seed pests
Appendix 4: Recommended seed treatments for
quarantine seed pests