New GSPP compliant test for Tomato Seeds at Eurofins Verdelab

Published Date :
Monday, Mar 31, 2025
Tags :
Tomato Seeds
Verdelab
GSPP Compliant
Clavibacter michiganensis subsp michiganensis

Eurofins Verdelab (acquired by EAS Group in September 2024) has been recognized “GSPP compliant” for the detection of bacterial canker in tomato seeds.

GSPP (Good Seed and Plant Practices) is an international standard, whose purpose is to prevent tomato seed and plant lots from being infected by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp michiganensis.

Eurofins Verdelab has successfully passed all the requirements of the GSPP standard:

ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accreditation
ISHI method version 5 dated 2022
100% correct results in GEVES Proficiency test (inter lab comparison)
Well done to our local team!

Introducing Verdelab..

Eurofins Verdelab offers two core service streams:

The phytopathology team perform molecular biology and microbiology tests in the lab, to detect and quantify virus, bacteria and fungi on vegetables
The resistance bioassay team conduct in vivo bioassays in growth chambers, to determine varietal resistance to diseases
Don’t hesitate to contact Verdelab if you have any questions!