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Identity Preserved (IP) refers to the maintenance of
a product's specific traits or characteristics through growing,
production and marketing channels. The purpose of MCIA's IP
certification program is to assist in preserving the varietal
and/or physical identity of a product.
MCIA has designed its IP system - a complete package of services
- to verify specific traits through field inspection, storage
facility inspections, laboratory analysis, record keeping
and labeling. Although each program can be modified to meet
specific needs, specific minimum requirements apply to equipment
and storage facility care, maintenance of product identity
and records. In order to use the IP logo, these specific minimum
requirements must be met.
Identity Preserved programs are designed to assure the identity
of a certain traits or physical qualities. Several MCIA IP
programs have been specifically developed to address the transgenics
issue and provide a systems approach to insure that certain
products meet tolerance levels of genetic material derived
from biotechnology.
MCIA IP programs are recognized throughout the world as reliable
systems for the movement of products in international trade.
MCIA works with customers to tailor programs to meet their
needs while satisfying the general IP guidelines.
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For additional information or to contact a representative
of the MCIA, contact:
Missouri Crop Improvement Association
Richard Arnett,
Executive Director
3211 Lemone Industrial Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 449-0586
FAX (573) 874-3193 MOSEED@AOL.com
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