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Candidate's Guide To The Seed Grader Evaluation

APPENDIX C(1)

Canadian Report of Analysis

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Appendix C (1) shows an example of the report of seed analysis. The following information on test results from a seed sample is found on the form. Prohibited, primary and secondary noxious weeds. Total of other weeds and other crop seeds is listed. % of pure seeds, % of crop seeds, % of weed seeds, % of inert matter, % of germination, % of hard seeds, and % of pure living seed are also listed.

APPENDIX C(2)

Review of Report of Analysis Checklist

Kind or Species: Red clover
Unique Identifier: 7-008
Determine appropriate grade table: VIII

Information Verified Conformity
AD*		 Conformity
UN*		 Conformity
NA
Laboratory name is one accredited by CFIA x    
Laboratory/Test report number is present x    
Variety Name, if required, is in List of Varieties Registered For Sale in Canada x    
Test date/issuance x    
Purity Analysis
  • correct sample size
 x    
  • analysis for all Canadian noxious weeds
 x    
  • analysis for all other weeds
 x    
  • analysis for other Crop Seeds
 x    
  • other tests as needed (ergot, sweet clover, Brassica species etc.)
 x    
Germination Test
  • determine if germination test is necessary
 x    
  • verify percentage germination including hard seeds
 x    
  • calculate percentage pure living seed if not present
     x
Signature of analyst and/or seal is present
  • signature of analyst and CFIA accreditation lab no.
 x    
Testing procedures are identified as:
  • Canadian Methods and Procedures
 x    
Determine from above, if information on seed analysis certificate is sufficient that it can be used for grading purposes x    

AD* Adequate
UN* Unacceptable (information is not adequate or the item has not been addressed).

Further instructions:

From the above information, can you determine if the seed analysis certificate is adequate, the seed meets the grade standards and can be graded .

If seed can't be graded from the certificate, ensure that it does not contain prohibited noxious weeds before reprocessing and retesting.

APPENDIX C(3)

Standard Conformity Assessment Checklist/Grading Report

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Appendix C (3) gives a standard conformity assessment checklist and grading report. This form is a list of criteria to determine the grade of a seed lot. The following information is listed: total prohibited, primary, and secondary noxious weeds, total of weed seeds, and other crops, % of germination, purity analysis, germination and disease.

APPENDIX D (1)

Foreign Report of Seed Analysis

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Appendix D (1) illustrates foreign report seed analysis report. The following information is found: senders information, viability analysis in terms of germination %, dormant %, hard seed %, total viable %, number of seeds, days tested, fluorescent %, non-fluorescent %, TZ %, pure seed component, other seed crop and weed seed.

APPENDIX D (2)

Review of Report of Analysis Checklist

Element Verified Conformity
AD*		 Conformity
UN*		 Conformity
NA
Laboratory Name is on one of the following lists:
  • labs approved for import release purposes
      
  • labs accredited by CFIA
 x    
Laboratory number is present x - -
Lot number is same as import declaration x - -
Species or Crop Kind is same as import declaration x - -
Variety Name is same as import declaration x - -
Test date/issuance x    

 

Determine appropriate grade table
Element Verified Conformity
AD*		 Conformity
UN*		 Conformity
NA
Purity Analysis
  • correct sample size
 x    
  • analysis for all Canadian noxious weeds
 x    
  • analysis for all other Canadian weeds
 x    
  • analysis for other Crop Seeds
 x    
  • other tests as needed (ergot, sweet clover, Brassica species, etc.)
 x    
Germination Test
  • determine if germination test is necessary
      
  • verify percentage germination including hard seeds, where applicable
 x    
  • calculate percentage pure living seed if not present, where applicable
 x   x
Signature of analyst and/or seal is present
  • seal for ISTA and RSTs
 x    
  • signature of analyst and lab no for CFIA accredited labs
     x
  • signature of a manager of a certification agency that is a member of AOSCA
     x
Testing procedures are one of:
  • Canadian Methods and Procedures
 x    
  • AOSA Rules for Testing Seed
     x
  • ISTA Rules for Testing Seed
     x
Determine from above, if information on seed analysis certificate is sufficient that it can be used for grading purposes x    

AD* Adequate
UN* Unacceptable (information is not adequate or the item has not been addressed).

APPENDIX D(3)

Minimum Standard Conformity Assessment Checklist

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Appendix D (3) gives a sample minimum standard conformity assessment checklist. This form is a list of criteria to determine if a lot meets minimum import requirements. The following information is found: total prohibited, primary, secondary noxious weeds, total other seed crops, percent germination, total ergot, total sclerotinia, percent pure seed, percent pure living seed, true loose smut.

APPENDIX D (4)

Canadian Report of Analysis

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Appendix D (4) shows a Canadian report of analysis. The following information is found on the report: prohibited, primary, and secondary noxious weeds, other weed seeds, seeds of other crops, pure seed %, other crop seeds %, weed seed%, inert matter %, germination %, hard seed %, germination % and pure living seed %.

APPENDIX D (5)

Minimum Standard Conformity Assessment Checklist

Kind or Species: Canola
Unique Identifier: Lot 2-0513
Grade Table: VII
Grade Status: Common/Minimum Requirements

Classification Standard per 25 g Number Found per 25 g Meets Minimum Requirements
Yes		 Meets Minimum Requirements
No		 Meets Minimum Requirements
NA*		 Remarks
1. Total Prohibited Noxious Weed Seeds 0 0 x      
2. Total Primary Noxious Weed Seeds 1 0 x      
3. Total Primary plus Secondary Noxious Weed Seeds 3 0.3 x      
4. Total Weed Seeds - Number or Percent 15 16.8   x   Does not meet minimum standards
5. Total Other Crops - Number or Percent Where applicable: 2 0 x      
a. Total Sweet Clover 20 0 x      
b. Total Brassica species/Sinapis alba 15 2 x      
6. Percent Germination 90 98 x      

Where Applicable:

Classification Standard per 25 g Number Found per 25 g Meets Minimum Requirements
Yes		 Meets Minimum Requirements
No		 Meets Minimum Requirements
NA*		 Remarks
7. Total Ergot - Number or Percent         x  
8. Total sclerotia - Number or Percent 2 0 x      
9. Percent Pure Seed         x  
10. Percent Pure Living Seed         x  
11. True Loose Smut         x  
12. Other Tests         x  

*NA - not a grading factor

LOT MEETS MINIMUM IMPORT REQUIREMENTS (Y/N) No

Name & Signature of Accredited Grader Jon Smith, for Seed Import Release

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Date Modified: 2008-05-02

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