Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute
About TOSCI
The statutory national authority for seed variety release, registration and DUS testing under the Seeds Act No. 18 of 2003 — no variety may be marketed in Tanzania without TOSCI's National Performance Trial clearance. TOSCI's own Director General has publicly stated sesame has 4 certified varieties among 482 total certified varieties nationally, confirming sesame falls under its direct regulatory remit.
This summary describes the organization's role in Tanzania's trade ecosystem as set out by the public sources listed below. For its own account of its mandate, activities and services, see its official website.
Commodities & sectors
- Geographic scope
- National
- Location
- Tanzania (Ministry of Agriculture)
Official resources
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Sources / Record Basis
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Last reviewed 8 October 2026. Spotted an error? Let us know.