Analytical testing service: Moisture test - air oven

Description of service

Whole or ground grain moisture is determined using approved reference air oven methods.

It takes 5 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 - air oven test fee code 447.

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 - air oven 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 along with one of the completed forms listed above.
   1. Mailing address
   2. Analytical Services Moisture Laboratory
   3. 1471-303 Main Street
   4. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3G8