Guide to the Evaluation of Candidate Seed Graders and Seed Import Conformity Assessors
Appendix D(4) Canadian Report of Seed Analysis
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The following is an example of a Canadian report of seed analysis issued by an accredited seed laboratory.
Description of the Canadian Report of Seed Analysis
Generic Seed Testing Laboratory
123 Main Street, Some City, Some Province, Canada A1B 2C3
Ph: 222-555-1212, Fax: 222-555-1313
Certificate No. 02-007
This certifies that a sample of: Canola
Designated: Lot 2-0513
Received from: Oilseed Speciality Grains, Anywhere, USA
Was tested with the following results:
Grams tested 100 g | No. Per 25 g |
---|---|
Prohibited Noxious Weed Seeds | 0 |
Primary Noxious Weed Seeds | 0 |
Total (Primary Noxious) | 0 |
Secondary Noxious Weed Seeds: | |
Stinkweed | 0.3 |
Total - Primary plus Secondary Noxious | 0.3 |
Other Weed Seeds: | |
Shepherd's purse | 11.5 |
Smartweed | 3.5 |
Lamb's quarters | 1.0 |
Ball mustard | 0.5 |
Total Weed Seeds of All Kinds | 16.8 |
Percent Total Weed Seeds | 5% |
Seeds of Other Crops : | |
Sweet clover | 0 |
Brassica spp. | 2.0 |
Other Crop Seeds | 0 |
Total Other Crop Seeds | 2.0 |
Ergot/Sclerotia | 0/50 g |
Percent Pure Seeds | % |
Percent Pure Living Seed | % |
Percent Germination | 98% |
Percent Hard Seeds | % |
Percent Germination (including hard seeds) | % |
Inert Matter | % |
Remarks:
Analyst: John Smith
Signature:
Date:
This certifies that the sample of seed submitted from the lot designated above has been analyzed at a CFIA Accredited Laboratory according to: Canadian Methods and Procedures for Testing Seed. The responsibility for any seed sold, offered or advertised for sale under this certificate with respect to grade or any other specification rests entirely with the seller.
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