The quality of seed potatoes is an important factor in determining the yield and health of the harvested crop. Developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the UNECE Standard for Seed Potatoes sets common terminology and minimum commercial quality requirements for the certification of high-quality seed intended for marketing internationally. It is a unique international frame of reference, covering all aspects related to seed-potato certification: (a) varietal identity and purity; (b) genealogy and traceability; (c) diseases and pests; (d) external quality; (e) sizing of tubers; and (f) labelling.
| Product | No. | Published/ Last revised | ENG | FRE | RUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Potato Standard | S-1 | 1961/2018 |
The Potato Diseases, Pests and Defects Guide online App
Seed Potato Poster .pdf
Information leaflet on the Seed Potato Standard EnglishFrench Russian
Food Loss and Waste - The case of Seed Potato certification and the UNECE Seed Potato Certification Standard
Publications:
Guide to Seed Potato Field Inspection: Recommended Practices (ECE/TRADE/421)
Guide to Seed Potato Diseases, Pests and Defects (ECE/TRADE/416)
Other Resources:
Trilingual list of diseases, pests and defects
(click for high-resolution pictures)
List of varieties
Useful links and presentations
List of National Certification Schemes/Certifying Authorities
List of national certification schemes for seed potatoes
Seed Potato Certifying Authorities
Seed Potatoes
Seed Potato Poster .pdf
Information leaflet on the Seed Potato Standard EnglishFrench Russian
Food Loss and Waste - The case of Seed Potato certification and the UNECE Seed Potato Certification Standard
| Position of Specialized Section on: | ENG | FRE | RUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting tubers | DOC | DOC | DOC |
| Potato virus Y | DOC | DOC | DOC |
| Vigour of seed potatoes | DOC | DOC | DOC |
| Blackleg Statement | DOC | DOC | DOC |
| Silver scurf | DOC | DOC | DOC |
| Sprouted tubers | DOC | - | - |
| True Potato Seed | DOC | DOC | DOC |
Publications:
Guide to Seed Potato Field Inspection: Recommended Practices (ECE/TRADE/421)
Guide to Seed Potato Diseases, Pests and Defects (ECE/TRADE/416)
| English | Russian | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Guide on Operating a Seed Potato Certification Service | |||
Guide on Seed Potato Lot Inspection |
Other Resources:
Trilingual list of diseases, pests and defects
(click for high-resolution pictures)
List of varieties
Useful links and presentations
List of National Certification Schemes/Certifying Authorities
List of national certification schemes for seed potatoes
Seed Potato Certifying Authorities
Seed Potatoes