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Authorized Importer

Information for facilities that import and release common and pedigreed seed for sale in Canada.

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Bulk Storage Facility (BSF)

Information for facilities who handle and store pedigreed seed in bulk.

CSI is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to deliver the bulk storage facility (BSF) program. CFIA registers bulk storage facilities on the basis of a recommendation from CSI of successful accreditation. BSFs can handle, store, sell and label seed with a Canada pedigreed grade name and the variety name. Detailed records and samples must be kept to ensure that all of the requirements for seed certification have been satisfied. Every location must be individually registered.

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Approved Conditioner (AC)

Seeds Canada is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to deliver the Approved Conditioner (AC) program. CFIA registers ACs based on a recommendation from Seeds Canada following a successful accreditation audit.  Approved conditioners, operating under their quality management systems, are accredited to condition (e.g. clean, treat, mix, blend, etc.), sample and grade pedigreed seed and label it with a Canada pedigreed grade name.  Detailed records and seed samples must be kept to ensure that all of the requirements of the Seeds Regulations have been satisfied.

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The Canadian Seed Institute

Welcome to Seeds Canada

On February 1, 2021 the Canadian Seed Institute amalgmated with the CSTA, CSAAC, and CPTA for form Seeds Canada. We are in the process of moving the content of this site to the Seeds Canada website https://seeds-canada.ca. 

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