Guide to the Evaluation of Candidate Seed Graders and Seed Import Conformity Assessors
Appendix C(1) Canadian Report of Seed Analysis ROA
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The following is an example of a Canadian report of seed analysis issued by a 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. 7-008
This certifies that a sample of: Red clover
Designated: Certified Status
Received from: ABC Seed Farms Canada, was tested with the following results:
Grams tested 50 g | No. per 25 g |
---|---|
Weed Seeds: | |
Prohibited Noxious | 0 |
Primary Noxious | 0 |
Total Primary Noxious | 0 |
Secondary Noxious: | |
Stinkweed | 3.0 |
Night-Flowering Catchfly | 2.5 |
Total Primary plus Secondary Noxious | 5.5 |
Other Weed Seeds: | |
American Dragonhead | 57 |
Lamb's-quarters | 34 |
Total Weed Seeds of All Kinds | 96.5 |
Total Percent Weed Seeds | 0.5 % |
Seeds of Other Crops: | |
Alsike clover | 0 |
White clover | 0 |
Alfalfa | 0 |
Total Other Crop Seed | Less than 2% |
Sweet clover | 2 |
Brassica spp. | 1 |
Ergot/Sclerotia | 0 |
Pure Seed | 97.2% |
Pure Living Seed | ---% |
Germination | 67% |
Hard Seeds | 14% |
Germination (including hard seeds) | 81% |
Inert Matter | 1.4% |
Remarks:
Analyst: Mary Jones
Signature:
Date: January 31, 2013
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 Seed Testing.
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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