Laboratories proficient in testing flaxseed samples

Capable of testing samples for the presence of FP967

This list identifies commercial laboratories that are capable of testing flaxseed samples, including producer samples, for the presence of FP967 (CDC Triffid).

The Canadian Grain Commission has confirmed that the laboratories listed below currently operate and have satisfied the Canadian Grain Commission proficiency test which indicates that they can carry out the qualitative PCR assay as per the construct-specific method approved within the Sampling and testing protocol for Canadian flaxseed exported to the European Union.

Laboratories in this list may not meet all the specific requirements set out under the protocol for testing railcars of Canadian flaxseed ultimately destined to the European Union.  Specifically, they may not have been assessed in accordance with the ISO 17025 standard on ”General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”. The Canadian Grain Commission maintains a list of ISO 17025-accredited laboratories.

List of proficient laboratories

20/20 Seed Labs Inc.
Suite 201, 509 - 11th Avenue
Nisku AB  T9E 7N5
Telephone:  780-955-3435 or 877-420-2099
Facsimile:  780-955-3428
www.2020seedlabs.ca
Email:  kim@2020seedlabs.ca

BioDiagnostics Inc.
507 Highland Drive
River Falls, WI 54022
Telephone: 715-426-0246
Facsimile: 715-426-0251
www.biodiagnostics.net
Email: Ben.Kaufman@biodiagnostics.net

California Seed and Plant Lab
7877 Pleasant Grove Road
Elverta CA  95626
Telephone: 916-655-1581
Email: randhawa@calspl.com

Eurofins GeneScan, Inc.
2315 N Causeway Boulevard, Suite 200
Metairie LA  70001
Telephone: 504-297-4330 or 504-292-4330
Facsimile: 504-297-4335
www.gmotesting.com
Email: frankspiegelhalter@eurofinsus.com

Genetic ID, Inc.
Suite 102, 504 North 4th Street
Fairfield IA  52556
Telephone:  641-472-9979 or 877-366-0790
Facsimile:  641-472-9198
www.genetic-id.com
Email:  hsecrist@genetic-id.com

Genserve Laboratories
125 – 15 Innovation Boulevard
Saskatoon SK  S7N 2X8
Telephone:  306-933-7700 or 866-420-2293
Facsimile:  306-933-5505
www.src.sk.ca
Email: genserve@src.sk.ca

OMIC USA Inc.
3344 NW Industrial Street
Portland OR  97210-1619
Telephone:  503-223-1497
Facsimile:  503-223-9436
www.omicusa.com
Email:  c.singsit@omicusa.com

Ottawa Plant Laboratory - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
3851 Fallowfield Road - A120
Ottawa ON  K2H 8P9
Telephone: 613-221-7538 or 613-228-6698 ext 5960
Email: cheryl.dollard@inspection.gc.ca

Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc.
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK  S7N 5B4
Contact(s): Gail Krohn or Brian Chelack
Telephone: 306-966-7316
Fax: 306-966-2488

Quantum Biosciences Inc.
8 – 410 Downey Road
Saskatoon SK  S7N 4N1
Telephone:  306-956-2071
Facsimile:  306-956-2066
Email:  l.marquess@quantumgenetics.ca

SGS - Mid-West Seed Services, Inc. Brookings, USA
236- 34th Avenue
Brookings SD  57006
Telephone: 605-692-7611
www.sgs.com/_agriculture
Email: heather.waxdahl@sgs.com