Direction for the industry

Acts and regulations

The Canadian Grain Commission has the responsibility and authority to propose and enforce laws and regulations that establish and maintain standards of quality for Canadian grain, regulate grain handling in Canada, and ensure the dependability of grain as a commodity for domestic and export markets.

• Forward Regulatory Plan
  • List of regulatory initiatives
    • Amendments to the Canada Grain Regulations – Add canaryseed as a designated grain under the Canada Grain Act
    • Amendments to the Canada Grain Regulations – Housekeeping amendments to improve clarity and transparency (Miscellaneous Amendment Regulation)
    • Amendments to the Canada Grain Regulations – Update to Service Fees in Schedule 1 of the Canada Grain Regulations
    • Amendments to the Canada Grain Regulations – Modernize ‘Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage’ provisions
    • Amendments to the Canada Grain Regulations – Repeal Schedule 3 and incorporate by reference updated grading tables
  • Regulatory Stock Review Plan
• Service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations
• Policy on Providing Guidance on Regulatory Requirements
• Administrative Burden Baseline

Grain safety and Identity preservation

Become an accredited third-party service provider or obtain a Canadian Grain Commission certification.

• Become an accredited third-party audit company for grain safety and identity preservation
• Canadian Grain Commission Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (CGC HACCP)
• Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System (CIPRS)
• Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
• Application Package CIPRS, CIPRS HACCP and CGC HACCP
  • Fees - Accreditation fee schedule for accredited service providers
  • Fees - Certification fee schedule for certified companies
  • Generic tools: CIPRS, CGC HACCP and CIPRS+ HACCP

Product segregation codes

Product segregation codes and product codes are numeric codes created and used by the Canadian Grain Commission and grain industry stakeholders.

Orders

Orders of the Canadian Grain Commission include the variety designation lists as well as other orders. The Commission makes orders when necessary to fulfill its mandate.

Policies and procedures

Policies establish a framework under which the authority of the Canada Grain Act or Canada Grain Regulations are applied.

• Condominium storage policy
• Official Grain Grading Guide
• Sampling Systems Handbook and Approval Guide
• Vessel Loading Standard for Official Weighing
• Protocols for Canadian flaxseed shipments

Trade memos

Also known as Memoranda of the Canadian Grain Commission, memos provide general information and/or instructions. They might include information such as grading instructions and requirements to obtain special permission.