Grain grades in Canada are built on qualities that customers want. Because customers' needs change, grades must be reviewed regularly. Under the Canada Grain Act, the Western and Eastern grain standards committees discuss and recommend specifications for grades of grain. Once the grain standards committees recommend a change, the CGC reviews the recommendation. If the CGC approves it, the recommendation is then published as a regulation in the Canada Gazette.
Standard samples reflect the conditions of the growing season.
Each year, the CGC prepares standard samples as visual guides in grain grading. The GRL tests grain samples to verify that grades have the same processing qualities from year to year. Through scientific testing, the validity of our visual grading system is therefore reinforced. After the grain standards committees have made their recommendations, the CGC designates the standard samples for the year. More information on grain grades and standards .