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International Seed Testing Association
Richtiarkade 18
8304 Wallisellen, CH
+41 44 838 60 00
ista.office@ista.ch

Upcoming events

3.3.2026 - 3.3.2026

QA Webinar: Critical Suppliers Evaluation

Our goal is to present the supplier evaluation process in a clear, practical, and easy-to-apply manner. The panellists will cover both theoretical concepts and real-world examples, offering practical guidance to help you effectively meet ISTA requirements.

Who Should Attend:
- Candidates seeking ISTA Accreditation who want to strengthen their quality management system.
- ISTA accredited laboratories looking for a refresher on best practices and compliance strategies.
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17.3.2026 - 20.3.2026

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

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27.5.2026 - 29.5.2026

ISTA Workshop: Multispectral imaging for seed quality assessment – focus on use for other seeds and purity determination

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15.6.2026 - 17.6.2026

ISTA Workshop on Seed Health Testing, a deep dive into mycology method execution and validation

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Upcoming events

QA Webinar: Critical Suppliers Evaluation

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

ISTA Workshop: Multispectral imaging for seed quality assessment – focus on use for other seeds and purity determination

ISTA Workshop on Seed Health Testing, a deep dive into mycology method execution and validation