Guide to the Evaluation of Candidate Seed Graders and Seed Import Conformity Assessors
Appendix D(5) Checklist for Assessment of Conformity with Minimum Standards
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The following is a checklist for use when assessing conformity with minimum standards.
Description of the Checklist for Assessment of Conformity with Minimum Standards
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 Standards Yes/No/ N/ATable Note 6 | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Prohibited Noxious Weed Seeds | 0 | 0 | Yes | |
Total Primary Noxious Weed Seeds | 1 | 0 | Yes | |
Total Primary plus Secondary Noxious Weed Seeds | 3 | 0.3 | Yes | |
Total Weed Seeds - Number or Percent | 15 | 16.8 | No | Does not meet minimum standards |
Total Other Crops - Number or Percent | 2 | 0 | Yes | |
Where applicable: | ||||
a) Total Sweet Clover | 0 | 0 | N/A | |
b) Total Brassica spp. / Sinapis alba | 15 | 2 | Yes | |
Percent Germination | 90 | 98 | Yes | |
Where Applicable: | ||||
Total Ergot – Number or Percent | N/A | |||
Total sclerotia - Number or Percent | 2/50 g | 0/50 g | Yes | |
Percent Pure Seed | N/A | |||
Percent Pure Living Seed | N/A | |||
True Loose Smut | N/A | |||
Other Tests | N/A |
Table Notes
- Table note 6
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N/A = not a grading factor
Lot meets minimum import requirements (Y/N) and why? No. Because of total number of weed seeds.
Name and signature of SICA who has determined whether the seed conforms to minimum import standards:
Name: John Smith
Signature:
SICA Number: 12345
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