Protein NIR

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 Protein NIR test fee code 455.

Description of service

Crude protein content of the sample is determined by method Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR). With appropriate grain samples, American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Official Method Ba4e-93 (revised 2011) is used to develop the calibration.

It takes 2 days to complete this test.

Service standard

• Documents detailing the results of inspection support services are issued within 2 business days after completion of all required analytical testing or inspection results.

Performance target

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

Performance information

Applying for Protein NIR analysis

Service can be requested through either a submitted sample request form:

• I-106 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Western Canada
• I-107 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Eastern Canada
• I-129 - Accredited Container Sampler Program (ACSP) sample submission form
• I-130 - Certified Container Sampling Program (CCSP) sample submission form

Or, through the request for inspection services applicable to service:

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