Request a portion of a representative sample

Who can request a sample

Grain companies that are exporting grain may request a portion of the representative sample taken of the cargo during official inspection. Only the company exporting that specific cargo of grain may request a sample. This service is only available for shipments of regulated grains. There is a fee for this service.

• Fees - Sampling services

How to request a sample

To request a sample, tell the Canadian Grain Commission employee conducting the official inspection for the shipment that you would like a portion of the representative sample. The sample will be provided when the ship, railway car, truck or container is finished being loaded.

Contact us

• For more information about requesting a portion of a representative sample, contact your regional office and service centre location

Related links

• Official grain inspection