Reinspection of grain delivered to a terminal elevator
If you disagree with the grade, protein, moisture or dockage assigned to grain you are delivering or receiving at a licensed terminal elevator, you have the right to request a reinspection. You may do so by applying for a reinspection by the Canadian Grain Commission. There is a fee to apply for a reinspection. The Chief Grain Inspector for Canada or authorized inspector will inspect the grain to determine grade and dockage. The Chief Grain Inspector’s or authorized inspector’s determination is final.
This service is applicable to western grain that has not previously been inspected at a licensed terminal elevator and to eastern grain that has been sampled in accordance with the Canadian Grain Commission Sampling Systems Handbook and Approval Guide.
Who may request a reinspection
You may request reinspection if you are:
- delivering grain to a licensed terminal elevator by railcar or truck
- receiving delivery of grain by railcar or truck as operator of a licensed terminal elevator
You must request a reinspection within 5 calendar days after the date of the original inward grain inspection.
How to request a reinspection
To request a determination of grade and dockage:
- complete the form to request a reinspection
- submit the application to both the Canadian Grain Commission and the other party named in the application form
You must request a reinspection within 5 calendar days after the date of the original inward grain inspection.
Form to dispute results of inward grain inspection (PDF, 50 KB)
Submit the completed application form to the Canadian Grain Commission via fax or email.
Email: reinspection@grainscanada.gc.ca
Fax: 204-983-7550
The terminal elevator operator is responsible for sending a representative sample of the grain to the Canadian Grain Commission
Receiving reinspection results
Once the Canadian Grain Commission has received the grain sample to be inspected and your completed application form, the Chief Grain Inspector for Canada or authorized inspector will:
- inspect the sample
- issue an Inward Reinspection Certificate to both you and the other party named in the application form
If the grade assigned by the Chief Grain Inspector for Canada or authorized inspector is different from the original grade assigned to the sample, all inspection certificates and other documents relating to the grain must be revised. The Chief Grain Inspector’s or authorized inspector’s determination is final.
Contact us
- For more information about reinspection of grain delivered to a terminal elevator, contact Grain grading and inspection.