Some of these subjects are, for instance:

- Intellectual ownership
- Phytosanitary measures
- Biodiversity
- International testing methods (ISTA)
- Crop protection
- Organic source material
- Research
- European legislation and rules and regulations

Rijk Zwaan is, therefore, an active member of trade organisations and grower's organisations at national level (Plantum NL), European level (European Seed Association) and global level (International Seed Federation). Besides holding various committee functions, Rijk Zwaan supplies representatives in the various committees to be able to give the right input.

Growers‘ Association
The Brassica Growers’ Association  
British Tomato Growers’ Association  
Cucumber Growers’ Association
BSPB
British Leafy Salads Association