Analytical testing services
Effective April 1st to March 31st for each published year.
| Fee code | Analytical testing serviceFootnote 1 |
Description of service | Required testing days | Units required | FeeFootnote 2 2025-2026 |
FeeFootnote 2 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | Additional analysis | An additional quality factor or specification will be provided, other than already reported, as required by the client. | - | 0.27 | $45.13 | $45.89 |
| 343 | Test weight | A mechanical test to determine the density of grain. | 2 | 0.25 | $42.30 | $43.02 |
| 344 | Vomitoxin/Deoxynivalenol (DON) - ELISA 1 to 3 samples | Vomitoxin or deoxynivalenol (DON) content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring the presence of vomitoxin or DON in cereals at levels of ≥ 0.5 mg/kg (ppm). | 5 | 1.50 | $253.79 | $258.10 |
| 345 | Berlese test | A Berlese test is used to detect and identify insect infestations. | 2 | 0.25 | $42.30 | $43.02 |
| 348 | Aflatoxin, ELISA | Aflatoxin content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring aflatoxin in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb). | 5 | 2.08 | $352.49 | $358.48 |
| 349 | Germination energy | Germination is determined following the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) Method Barley-3c. | 7 | 1.50 | $253.79 | $258.10 |
| 351 | Falling number | Falling number is determined following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 56-81.04. Results are reported on a 14% moisture basis. | 5 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 353 | Ochratoxin A (OTA) - single result | Ochratoxin A (OTA) content is determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method is capable of measuring OTA in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb). | 7 | 10.75 | $1818.80 | $1849.72 |
| 356 | Amylograph | Amylograph results are determined following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 22-10.01. 65 grams of flour and 450 millilitres of distilled water are used with the Brabender amylograph and the pin stirrer. Peak viscosity is reported in Brabender units. | 8 | 2.42 | $408.87 | $415.82 |
| 357 | Farinograph | Farinograph results are determined following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 54-21.02, following the procedure for constant flour weight using the small (50g) bowl. After milling, flour samples are stored for a minimum of 7 days prior to analysis. | 10 | 1.33 | $225.59 | $229.43 |
| 358 | Milling | Wheat is cleaned, scoured and tempered overnight to optimum moisture as described by Dexter and Tipples (1987), Milling 180(7):16, 18-20. All millings at the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory are performed in rooms with environmental control maintained at 21ºC and at 60% relative humidity. | 5 | 1.92 | $324.85 | $330.37 |
| 359 | Protein, CNA | Combustion nitrogen analysis (CNA) method – protein in grain follows the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 46-30.01 / Generic Combustion Method for Crude Protein, American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba 4e-93 (harmonized). Protein content is calculated from total nitrogen and reported on a constant moisture basis. The moisture determination in grain by forced air oven method follows the AACC International Standard Method No. 44-15.02, following the procedure for singe-stage air-oven. | 3 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 360 | Wet gluten content |
Wet gluten content is determined for: White flour following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 38-12.02, following the procedure for flour. Results are reported on a 14.0% moisture basis. The wheat sample is milled on a Brabender Quadrumat Senior mill. |
5 | 1.33 | $225.59 | $229.43 |
| 361 | Chlorophyll index - reference method | Chlorophyll content is determined using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10519:1997/American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Ak2-92 Method. Results are provided in milligrams per kilogram. | 2 | 1.75 | $296.09 | $301.12 |
| 362 | Fatty Acid composition | The fatty acid profile of oil is determined by gas chromatography of fatty acid methyl esters according to: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) methods 12966-1:2014 Part 1: Guidelines on modern gas chromatography of fatty acid methyl esters; and ISO 12966-2:2011 Part 2: Preparation of methyl esters of fatty acid. | 2 | 3.23 | $547.05 | $556.35 |
| 363 | Oil content, pulse NMR spectrometry | The oil and moisture contents of the sample are determined simultaneously using pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) method 10565:1998. | 2 | 0.92 | $155.09 | $157.73 |
| 364 | Free Fatty Acids | Free fatty acid content is provided and expressed as a percentage of weight of oleic acid in the extracted oil using method of Ke et al., Analytica Chimica Acta 99:387-391 (1978). | 2 | 2.30 | $389.14 | $395.76 |
| 365 | Whole seed analysis | Additional oilseed analysis (e.g. glucosinolates, protein, chlorophyll, oil) performed by method Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR). For each specified analysis, the instrument is calibrated with the reference analytical method for the analyte using appropriate samples. | 2 | 1.63 | $276.36 | $281.05 |
| 431 | Broken kernels and foreign material are handpicked from a sample to create a cleaned sample. The number of kernels in a 20-gram sample is then counted using an electronic seed counter. | 1 | 0.50 | $84.60 | $86.03 | |
| 432 | Alveograph - flour | Alveograph results are obtained using the Chopin Alveolab following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 54-30.02. Following milling, flour samples are stored for a minimum of 6 days prior to analysis. The wheat sample is milled on a Brabender Quadrumat Senior mill. Alveograms are reported on a 15% moisture basis. | 10 | 1.90 | $321.46 | $326.92 |
| 433 | Alveograph - semolina | Alveograph results are obtained using the Chopin Alveolab following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 54-30.02. Following milling, semolina samples are stored at room temperature for a minimum of 3 days prior to analysis. The wheat sample is milled on a Allis-Chalmers laboratory mill. | 10 | 1.90 | $321.46 | $326.92 |
| 434 | Chlorophyll NIR | Chlorophyll content is predicted using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in reflectance mode. The NIR models were developed and tested using ISO 10519 method, Rapeseed – Determination of chlorophyll content – Spectrometric method. The current model has been validated for chlorophyll content up to 50 mg/kg (ppm). For samples with chlorophyll content greater than 50 mg/kg, results will be reported as > 50 mg/kg. | 2 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 435 | Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Roundup Ready® - by ELISA, single sample | The presence of the Roundup Ready® gene in soybeans is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. Test results are reported as positive or negative at the 0.3% threshold level of detection. | 7 | 3.92 | $662.68 | $673.94 |
| 436 | Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Roundup Ready® - by ELISA, 2 to 4 samples | The presence of the Roundup Ready® gene in soybeans is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. Test results are reported as positive or negative at the 0.3% threshold level of detection. | 7 | 2.03 | $344.02 | $349.87 |
| 437 | Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Roundup Ready® - by ELISA, 5 or more samples | The presence of the Roundup Ready® gene in soybeans is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. Test results are reported as positive or negative at the 0.3% threshold level of detection. | 7 | 1.42 | $239.69 | $243.76 |
| 438 | Total glucosinolates | Total glucosinolates content is predicted by Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in reflectance mode. | 2 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 439 | Gluten index | Gluten index is determined for: White flour following the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 38-12.02 and reported on a 14.0% moisture basis. The wheat flour is milled on a Brabender Quadrumat Senior mill. |
5 | 1.33 | $225.59 | $229.43 |
| 440 | Glyphosate confirmatory analysis' | The glyphosate content of the sample, initially obtained by enyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology, is assessed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. | 7 | 1.25 | $211.49 | $215.09 |
| 441 | Glyphosate - ELISA single sample | Glyphosate content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring glyphosate at levels > 0.3 mg/kg (ppm). | 7 | 3.42 | $578.06 | $587.88 |
| 442 | Glyphosate - ELISA 2 to 3 samples | Glyphosate content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring glyphosate at levels ≥ 0.3 mg/kg (ppm). | 7 | 1.87 | $315.82 | $321.19 |
| 443 | Glyphosate - ELISA 4 or more samples | Glyphosate content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology. This method is capable of measuring glyphosate at levels ≥ 0.3 mg/kg (ppm). | 7 | 1.38 | $232.63 | $236.59 |
| 444 | Iodine value | Iodine value of the oil is determined by the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) recommended practice Cd 1c-85 (re-approved 2009). Iodine value is calculated using the fatty acid composition of the oil following the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Methods 12966-1:2014 and 12966-2:2011. | 2 | 3.23 | $547.05 | $556.35 |
| 445 | Malting barley varietal purity | 24 TaqMan single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping assays are amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extracted from 144 randomly selected barley kernels. Resulting marker profiles are compared with the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory reference catalogue for barley varieties registered in Canada. | 4 | 2.80 | $1210.81 | $1231.39 |
| 446 | Moisture test - rapid | Moisture content of whole grain is determined using a Unified Grain Moisture Algorithm (UGMA) moisture meter. Calibrations are developed against applicable reference oven-drying methods. | 2 | 0.27 | $45.13 | $45.89 |
| 447 | Moisture test - air oven | Moisture content is determined using approved oven-drying methods. | 5 | 1.00 | $169.19 | $172.07 |
| 448 | Mycotoxin confirmatory analysis | The mycotoxin content of the sample, initially obtained by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology or ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) with fluorescence detection, is assessed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. | 7 | 1.60 | $270.71 | $275.31 |
| 449 | Ochratoxin A (OTA) - 2 to 3 results | Ochratoxin A (OTA) content is determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method is capable of measuring OTA in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb). | 7 | 5.88 | $995.41 | $1012.33 |
| 450 | Ochratoxin A (OTA) - 4 or more results | Ochratoxin A (OTA) content is determined using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method is capable of measuring OTA in cereals at levels ≥ 1.0 µg/kg (ppb). | 7 | 4.08 | $690.86 | $702.60 |
| 451 | Oil content, solvent extraction | Oil content of the sample is determined using a modified ISO 659 method: 2009 method - Oilseeds - determination of oil content (reference method). The modification is the incorporation of the Randall modification. ISO659:2009 is the reference method recognized by the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA). | 4 | 12.00 | $2030.30 | $2064.81 |
| 452 | Oil content NIR | Oil content of the sample is determined using Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR). | 2 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 453 | Soybean oil content, NIR | Oil content is predicted using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in transmittance mode. The NIR model is developed and tested with samples extracted with petroleum ether according to a modified ISO 659 reference method. Results are reported on a 12.0% moisture basis. | 2 | 0.27 | $45.13 | $45.89 |
| 454 | Protein content, NIR | Protein content is predicted using Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in transmittance mode. The NIR models were developed and tested with appropriate samples analyzed using the crude protein – combustion method, American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Standard Method 46-30.01 / Generic Combustion Method for Crude Protein, American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba 4e-93 (harmonized). Results are reported on a constant moisture basis. | 2 | 0.27 | $45.13 | $45.89 |
| 455 | Protein NIR | Crude protein content of the sample is determined by method Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR). With appropriate grain samples, American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba4e-93 (revised 2011) is used to develop the calibration. | 2 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 457 | Trace elements - single element | Results obtained by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and could include results for one or multiple elements (cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury, or nickel; possibility for other elements upon request) per sample. | 4 | 2.28 | $385.75 | $392.31 |
| 458 | Trace elements - each additional element | Results obtained by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and could include results for one or multiple elements (cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury, or nickel; possibility for other elements upon request) per sample. | 4 | 0.38 | $64.29 | $65.39 |
| 459 | Vomitoxin/Deoxynivalenol (DON) - ELISA 4 or more samples | Vomitoxin or deoxynivalenol (DON) content is determined following an immunochemical procedure involving the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This method is capable of measuring the presence of vomitoxin or DON in cereals at levels of > 0.5 mg/kg (ppm). | 5 | 0.83 | $141.00 | $143.39 |
| 531 | Genetically modified wheat event MON71200 test | Testing of official wheat samples for the presence of MON71200 genetically modified wheat event. | 5 | 0.67 | $113.35 | $115.28 |
| 571 | Soybean GMO event test-PCR-qualitative-1-10 events | Testing of submitted soybean cargo samples for the presence of GMO events using qualitative PCR-based method. | 4 | 3.3 | $558.32 | $567.81 |
| 572 | Soybean GMO event test-PCR-qualitative-11 or more events | Testing of submitted soybean cargo samples for the presence of GMO events using qualitative PCR-based method. | 5 | 4.05 | $685.21 | $696.86 |
| 581 | Soybean GMO event test-PCR-quantitative-1 event | Testing of submitted soybean cargo samples for the presence of GMO events using quantitative PCR-based method. | 2 | 1.75 | $296.08 | $301.12 |