ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certification Strengthens SGM Seeds’ Technical Standards in Seed Quality Control

SGM Seeds, a reference in tropical pasture seed production, holds the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification — an international standard that defines the requirements for the technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

This certification confirms that the company’s laboratory operates under a structured quality management system, including:

• Standardized and validated procedures
• Calibrated and traceable equipment
• Strict sample control
• Auditable technical records
• Trained and qualified personnel

In practice, this means that every result issued by the laboratory has proven technical reliability, reducing risks, increasing predictability in pasture establishment, and ensuring safety for both producers and distributors.

What ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Represents for the Seed Market

Unlike generic quality certifications, ISO/IEC 17025 is specifically designed for laboratories. It evaluates two fundamental pillars:

1. Quality management – document control, internal audits, traceability, nonconformity management, and continuous improvement.
2. Technical competence – method validation, measurement uncertainty, proficiency testing, and result reliability.

In the context of forage seeds, this directly impacts analyses such as:

• Physical purity
• Germination
• Vigor
• Thousand-seed weight
• Moisture content
• Determination of impurities and seeds of other species

These parameters are decisive for initial pasture performance and profitability per hectare.

Compliance with National and International Standards

In addition to ISO certification, LAS / SGM operates in compliance with the main regulations governing the seed sector:

• International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) – global reference for standardized seed testing methodologies.
• Rules for Seed Analysis (RAS) – official technical basis for seed testing in Brazil.
• Normative Instruction No. 09/2005 – establishes standards for seed production, commercialization, and use.
• Normative Instruction No. 30/2008 – defines standards, tolerances, and maximum limits for tropical forage seeds.

This regulatory integration allows SGM Seeds to operate safely in both domestic and international markets, meeting regulatory requirements and strengthening its export performance.

Quality That Begins in the Laboratory and Is Confirmed in the Field

The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification is not merely an institutional seal. It structures processes that directly impact:

• Uniform seedling emergence
• Improved initial pasture establishment
• Reduced stand failures
• Greater efficiency in input use
• Commercial security

In a market where purity is a basic requirement, SGM Seeds reinforces its technical positioning through methodology, control, traceability, and analytical precision.

Because sustainable productivity begins with reliable data.

SGM Seeds. The choice of those who know.