Canada's grain quality system
Grain sector directives, grain standards committees and grain grades, policies and safety, along with regulated grains in Canada.
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Grain standards committees
Eastern Standards Committee and Western Standards Committee, including members, meeting agendas, and records of discussion
Setting and changing grades
Standards and specifications for grades of grain are set based on recommendations from the standards committees
Grain safety and identity preservation
Voluntary programs and standards that ensure the integrity, safety, and traceability of Canadian grains
Variety registration and classification for wheat and barley
The Canadian Grain Commission has the responsibility under the Canada Grain Act to designate a new variety into a specific class
Product segregation codes
Codes used to identify grain including grade, class, variety, and grading factor
Grain sector directives
Orders
Formal directives issued under the authority of the Canada Grain Act, the Canadian Grain Commission makes orders when necessary to fulfill its mandate
Trade memos
Guidance documents that provide information or instruction to the grain industry
Policy framework
Policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines establish a framework under which the authority of the Canada Grain Act or Canada Grain Regulations are applied
Regulated grains in Canada
Grains regulated under the Canada Grain Act
Grains protected by security, included in the Official Grain Grading Guide, eligible for Final Quality determination, included in the producer car program
Canadian wheat classes
Canadian wheat varieties are grouped by their functional characteristics
Acts and Regulations
The Canadian Grain Commission is responsible for administering certain acts and regulations, and for implementing government-wide regulatory initiatives