ESTA Certification for Safe and Compliant Seed Treatment
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Why ESTA Certification Matters
Protecting Safety, Quality, and Market
- Supporting the free movement of treated seed within the EU
- Assurance of top quality seed treatment application
- Independent auditing to assure customers and the public
- Supports legal and regulatory obligations
- Is used as a trading tool and opens continental markets
Our ESTA Certification Services
Comprehensive Assurance for Seed Treatment Operators
ESTA certification covers:
Annual audits include:
How We Work With You
A Clear, Reliable Certification Process
Define scope and requirements
Conduct audit and compliance checks
Provide actionable reports and guidance
Support ongoing certification and improvement
Business Benefits
Why Choose Kiwa for ESTA Certification?
Recognised Certification Body for ESTA and other AIC Trade Assurance Schemes
Can be audited along side the TASCC (the AIC’s Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops) scheme or as a stand alone audit
Demonstrates compliance with legislation and industry codes
Strengthens safety and quality across operations
Enhances reputation and customer confidence
Supporting the Seed Treatment Industry
- Seed treatment facilities
- Agricultural suppliers
- Seed producers and distributors
FAQs
What is ESTA?
The European Seed Treatment Assurance standard “ESTA” is the quality assurance scheme for the application of plant protection products on seed. It is a risk based scheme which covers all treated seed. It also provides guidance for the handling and the use of treated seed.
Who needs ESTA certification?
Seed treatment operators and facilities seed treatments on oilseed rape, sugar beet and field vegetable crops and companies processing cereals.
How often are audits conducted?
Typically annual, with risk-based requirements for compliance.
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