The Seed Regulatory and Testing Division enforces interstate commerce provisions of the Federal Seed Act (FSA) and provides seed testing service under the Agricultural Marketing Act.

Complaints involving mislabeled seed are submitted to the Division for investigation. Most complaints are submitted by State seed control officials through existing cooperative agreements. They may be submitted by anyone.

Regulatory action is taken against the interstate shipper, when the violation is confirmed.

State inspectors routinely inspect and sample seed shipments being marketed in their States.

Information on interstate shipments found to be mislabeled may be submitted to the Seed Regulatory and Testing Division for action, such as:

Seed Regulatory and Testing Division

LPS, AMS, U.S. Department of Agriculture

801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C

Gastonia, North Carolina 28054-2193