Do you know what a seed potato is, and why seed potato certification matters? And did you know UNECE has a standard for seed potatoes?

First adopted in 1963, the UNECE Standard S-1 concerning the marketing and quality control of seed potatoes defines harmonized quality requirements for seed potatoes and creates a harmonized quality certification system. It helps to improve the quality of planting material and facilitate international trade in seed potatoes.

By ensuring quality production of potatoes - one of the major global crops - the work of the UNECE to promote standardization and certification of seed potatoes helps reduce food loss and waste and facilitate international trade in seed potatoes.