Seed Certification Standard in the Philippines

Factor

Breeder

Foundation

Registered

Certified

Pure seed (%)

98

98

98

97

Other varieties (grains/500g)

0

2

5

10

Weed & other crop seed (%)

0

0

0.05

0.1

Inert matter (%)     

2

2

2

3

Red rice (grains/500 g)

0

0

1

2

Germination (% minimum)

80

80

80

80

Moisture content (%)

14

14

14

14