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Testing harvest and export quality

The Canadian Grain Commission tests the quality of the crop each harvest and regularly tests the quality of grain exports. It provides scientific data about end-use quality from these tests. The data helps buyers who are purchasing Canadian grain and tells processors how to best use grain in their operations.

Scientific analysis of harvest and export quality is available according to grain type at Grains of Canada.

• Grains of Canada

Monitoring for unregistered wheat varieties

The Canadian Grain Commission routinely monitors grain in the bulk handling system for the presence of unregistered varieties of wheat.

• Description of monitoring program

Monitoring and testing for safety

The Canadian Grain Commission assures the safety and cleanliness of grain shipped to Canadian and international markets. It provides buyers and processors advice on specifications for toxic substances.

As grain moves through the handling system, the Canadian Grain Commission inspects it for toxic substances and monitors it for toxic substances as it is loaded for export. It conducts chemical analyses of export shipments for toxic substances to meet contract specifications.

The Canadian Grain Commission monitors grain in the handling system for pest infestations and tests each export shipment for infestations.

• Grain safety program
• Microbiology program
• Trace elements program

Identity preservation programs

On request, the Canadian Grain Commission certifies quality management systems that individual exporters use to market Canadian grain that is produced, handled and transported with its identity preserved. Exporters who use this service can show buyers that their quality management systems are equipped to meet the requirements of specialty markets.

• Features of Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System