Policy framework for licensed grain companies

Free on Board Farm Transaction Policy for Primary and Process Elevators

This policy applies where a licensed primary or licensed process elevator operator arranges to pick up grain at a producer’s farm for transport to and delivery into the licensed elevator

Condominium storage policy

Condominium (condo) storage refers to space that a producer may own or lease within a licensed primary elevator

Stocks in Store Policy for Licensed Primary Elevators

Stocks in store is defined as grains held in inventory on-site at licensed primary elevators

Facilities Management Policy for Canadian Grain Commission Inspection Offices at Terminal Elevators

The Canadian Grain Commission requires space at licensed terminal grain elevators (terminals) where CGC staff are required to provide onsite inspection and weighing services

Vessel Loading Standard for Official Weighing

This standard sets out the requirements and responsibilities of licensed terminal elevators to load direct export vessels to ensure accurate and verifiable weights

Variety registration and classification for wheat and barley

When a new variety of wheat or barley is registered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Grain Commission has a responsibility to ensure that the new variety meets the established quality parameters of the intended class

Model AM 5200-A Moisture Meter Operation and Maintenance standard operating procedure

This standard operating procedure ensures consistent and accurate operation, maintenance and results of FOSS grain analyzers to determine protein and oil content throughout the Canadian Grain Commission

Protein and Oil Determination using the FOSS Grain Analyzer standard operating procedure

This standard operating procedure ensures consistent and accurate operation, maintenance and results of FOSS grain analyzers to determine protein and oil content throughout the Canadian Grain Commission

Set up and Maintenance of FOSS Grain Analyzer standard operating procedure

This standard operating procedure describes the setup and maintenance procedures of the FOSS grain analyzers

Moisture Check Test Monthly Analysis standard operating procedure

This standard operating procedure ensures consistent and accurate moisture results of the models AM 5200-A and GAC 2700 moisture meters for all official Canadian grains, and FOSS grain analyzers for barley, oats, soybeans and wheat grains

UGMA Grain Calibration Update standard operating procedure

This standard operating procedure ensures grain calibrations are updated to the correct calibration version

Compliance with standards will help ensure that results and practices are consistent, comparable and repeatable for applicable licensees.

Standard for Grading Lights

The Standard for Grading Lights provides guidance to the grain industry on the lighting specifications required for grain inspection.

Standard for Protein Testing

The Standard for Protein Testing provides guidance to licensees on how to develop a quality management system (QMS) for protein testing

Standard for Moisture Testing

The Standard for Moisture Testing provides guidance to licensees on how to develop a quality management system (QMS) for moisture testing

Guidelines provide an overview of how to perform a task.

Guidelines for model 919/3.5" or equivalent moisture meter

The moisture determination guidelines can be used by producers and elevator operators who use the model 919/3.5” or equivalent moisture meter

Sampling Systems Handbook and Approval Guide

For automatic mechanical sampling systems used for inward receipt, and outward discharge of grain at licensed grain handling facilities

Guide to Taking a Representative Sample

Methods that can be used to successfully collect a representative sample on farm, or when grain is delivered to a grain handling facility