Seed Testing
The Official Seed Testing Station for Scotland ( OSTS), part of the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency ( SASA), is the principal centre for seed testing and seed quality information in Scotland.
A wide range of tests, including purity, germination, moisture content, disease, thousand seed weight, tetrazolium and malting tests are available to merchants and growers, either for statutory purposes relating to seed certification or to provide information on the quality of farm-saved seed. The OSTS is accredited by the International Seed Testing Association. It is also accredited by UKAS to the ISO/ IEC 17025 Standard.
CONTACT & INFORMATION -OSTS, SASA, 1 Roddinglaw Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9FJ, Tel: 0131 244 8908, Fax:0131244 8971, e-mail Caroline.Cadger@sasa.gsi.gov.uk or visit www.sasa.gov.uk/seed-testing/osts/index.cfm