Analytical testing service: Germination energy
Description of service
Germination energy is determined using American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) Method Barley-3c.
It takes 7 days to complete this test.
Fees
Fees shown are before tax. The applicable taxes (Goods and Services Tax and provincial sales tax in Quebec) will be collected on these fees.
Fees are updated on April 1.
See current and past fees for Germination energy test fee code 349.
Service standard
- Documents detailing the results of inspection support services are issued within 2 business days after completion of all required analytical testing or inspection results.
Performance target
- The target for achieving this standard is set at 90%.
Performance information
| Target | 2021 to 2022 | 2022 to 2023 | 2023 to 2024 | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 100% | 66.7% | 94.3% | 100% | 100% |
Applying for germination energy analysis
Service can be requested through either a submitted sample request form:
- I-106 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Western Canada
- I-107 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Eastern Canada
- I-129 - Accredited Container Sampler Program (ACSP) sample submission form
- I-130 - Certified Container Sampling Program (CCSP) sample submission form
Or, through the request for inspection services applicable to service: