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Karen Withers
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Don’t Forget Your Phytosanitary Certificate for Australia
Last week the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) sent an urgent advice to importers of USA origin seed...
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Karen Withers
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Who’s Sampling Your Seed?
I am thrilled to be one of the newest USDA National Seed Health System Accredited Entities. If you or your organization need seed...
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Karen Withers
Oct 11, 20223 min read
Systems Approach – An Alternative Phytosanitary Certification System
Systems Approach – an alternative to consignment-by-consignment phytosanitary certification
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Karen Withers
Aug 2, 20224 min read
Your Customers Wish You Knew....
Navigating the global business landscape can be difficult. Here are seven tips your overseas business partners want you to know.
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Karen Withers
Jun 30, 20221 min read
Are You Drawing Your Own Phyto Samples?
Save time, money, and improve efficiencies by becoming accredited with the National Seed Health System.
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Karen Withers
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Are you (really) following ISF Trade Rules?
Most US seed exporters trade "per ISF Rules” however they are often misunderstood. Here are some of the most misinterpreted ISF Rules.
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Karen Withers
Feb 28, 20222 min read
How to obtain an Additional Declaration
Additional Declarations, required by many importing countries, must meet certain criteria before certification.
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Karen Withers
Nov 30, 20212 min read
What Is A Visual Inspection?
A Phytosanitary Certificate (Phyto) is required for most seed exports regardless of species, shipment size, and country of destination. ...
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Karen Withers
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Is Your Phytosanitary Certificate Expired?
Phytosanitary Certificates (Phytos) are required for nearly all seed exports regardless of destination, species or size of export.
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Karen Withers
Jul 24, 20212 min read
Seed Quality vs Seed health, what’s the difference?
Most seed exports are screened for both Seed Quality and Seed Health. It’s crucial to understand the difference between the two and how...
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Karen Withers
May 21, 20211 min read
Does Your Export Require an Import Permit?
Does your export require an import permit.
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