Analytical testing service: Moisture test - rapid

Description of service

Whole grain moisture is determined using the Perten AM5200-A moisture meter or by Near-Infrared Transmittance (NIT) FOSS Infratec 1241 grain analyzers. Analyses are limited to existing installed calibrations.

It takes 2 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 Moisture test - rapid test fee code 446.

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

Applying for Moisture test - rapid 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:

• Official inspection – ships
• Official inspection – railcars, trucks or containers

To submit a sample for moisture testing:

1. From a 1-kilogram (kg) sample of commercially clean grain, subsample and test a sample of grain using your moisture meter.
2. Run the subsample through your meter 3 times to calculate an average result.
3. Return the subsample to the 1 kg bulk sample.
4. Place the 1 kg bulk into a sealed, air-tight container, such as double bagging using two zipper-type bags.
5. Send the 1 kg bulk to our headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba or to one of our service centres. If you’re submitting a sample to be checked against our master instruments, please be sure to send in your samples to our headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
   1. Mailing address
   2. Analytical Services Moisture Laboratory
   3. 1471-303 Main Street
   4. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3G8