Service standard: Official inspection of railway cars, trucks, containers

Description of service

Official inspection of grain or screenings discharged to railway cars, trucks or containers, and issuance of certificate.

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 Official inspection of railway cars, trucks, containers fee code 322.

Service standard

1. When grain being loaded is other than grade ordered, the Canadian Grain Commission will inform the elevator staff by Cargo Non-Conformance form within one hour of the sample being processed.
2. One initial certificate will be issued to the client within two business days of
   1. approval of the official weight from Weighing Services and
   2. determination of the grade from Inspection Services.

Performance target

The target for achieving this standard is set at 90%.

Performance results

The overall performance achieved by fiscal year.

Applying for official inspection of railway cars, trucks or containers

The first level of contact for official inspection is the regional office or service centre nearest you.

Service feedback

If you feel that the Canadian Grain Commission is not meeting its performance standards, you can give us feedback.

For more information

• Government-wide regulatory plans and reports
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulation
• The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.