Explanatory note on how to complete ISTA Orange International Seed Lot Certificates (OIC) and ISTA Blue International Seed Sample Certificates (BIC) Disclaimer: This explanatory note can not cover all possible tests and possible outcomes of test results. Therefore only some of the possible test results are mentioned. Due to the annual changes of the ISTA Rules, this document makes no claim to be complete or current. The requirements as stated in the current ISTA Rules are the only valid ones and must be followed when issuing ISTA Certificates