TIRANA, February 19 /ATA/ Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla visited today the Central Seed Testing Laboratory, at the State Seed and Seedlings Institute, where there was presented the accreditation of this laboratory according to the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The laboratory, already accredited and a member of ISTA (International Seed Testing Association), guarantees the quality of plant propagation material in Albania, by conducting official tests for germination, purity, moisture and identification of seeds of cereals, forages and vegetables.
“This laboratory guarantees the quality of plant propagation material in Albania, increasing safety for farmers, reducing production risk and strengthening reliability for the domestic market and export,” said Minister Salla during the visit.
According to the minister, the accreditation constitutes a concrete step towards meeting the European Union standards within the framework of Chapter 12, consolidating the official control system and the quality of agricultural inputs from the first phase of production.
“The accreditation of the laboratory is a concrete step towards meeting the EU standards and realizing the Agriculture 2030 vision. It guarantees that our agricultural production starts from the most important base, quality seeds,” emphasized Salla.
This development is expected to have a direct impact on improving the sustainability of the agricultural sector, protecting domestic production and increasing the competitiveness of Albanian products. /e.i/j.p/p.s./
