**5.2 Seed certification process**

Quality control objectives are two: (a) Ensure that farmers receive quality seed in terms of input to maximize their production at harvest, and (b) Ensure farmers are not at risk of receiving low-quality seed (inputs) from fraudulent traders [24].

The Seed Certification process involves the following steps: Field inspections, Seed Treatment; The seed test, Label and seal, Post controls, and Post Certification Survey

*Production of Potato Quality Seeds in Mountainous Region of Central Africa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.107126*

#### *5.2.1 Field inspections*

This is the first step in the certification process. It consists of:


The inspection is conducted to ensure that harvested crop is the true type, it has no contamination, and culture is healthy (disease free/pest free).
