Service standard: Official sample

Description of service

At the time of official inspection, obtaining and supplying a portion of the representative grain sample, and identifying the portion with a Canadian Grain Commission seal.

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 Inspection of submitted sample fee code 342.

Service standard

• If request is received prior to the conveyance loading, samples are provided within two business days upon completion of the loading of the conveyance and receipt of the official sample at a Canadian Grain Commission regional office.
• If request is received subsequent to the conveyance loading, samples are provided, if available, within four business days of the request.

Performance target

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

Performance information

Applying for provision of samples

Derived from the request for inspection services applicable to service:

• Official inspection of ships
• Official inspection of railcars, trucks or containers