Seed Inspection 2007 HO BAK

Routine surveys of agricultural and vegetable seed vendors to ensure the quality and proper labeling of seeds sold to consumers were conducted.  Examination of seed lots entering the United States from foreign ports was performed in the C/M Control Section Seed Laboratory under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Seed lots containing prohibited noxious weed seeds or seeds of quarantine status were refused entry into U.S. commerce. 

Germination tests were performed on vegetable and agricultural seed lots to ensure that minimum germination standards under the Hawaii Seed Rules were met. Tests were performed in the seed laboratory for Hawaii seed distributors, upon request, to ensure compliance with the Hawaii Seed Rules.