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Canola Certification Standards

Certification standards for canola seed production.

Program Information

ItemInformation
Certified CropCanola
Certification ClassesFoundation, Registered, Certified
Application Deadline45 days after planting
Required InspectionsOne official inspection
Unit of CertificationIndividual field

Seed Eligibility

  • Only seed approved by ACIA as eligible for certification may be used to establish certified seed fields.
  • The seed source shall be documented and maintain varietal identity throughout certification.

Land Requirements

  • Fields must meet ACIA land history requirements before becoming eligible for certification.
  • Previous canola crops, volunteer canola plants, and related Brassica species are considered during eligibility review.

Field Inspection

  • One official inspection is conducted during full bloom when varietal characteristics and field conditions can be accurately evaluated.
  • The inspection includes variety identity, off-type plants, volunteer canola, other Brassica species, objectionable weeds, and general field condition.

Isolation Requirements

Production TypeIsolation Requirement
Foundation variety – self-pollinated660 feet
Foundation variety – cross-pollinated1,320 feet
Certified variety660 feet
Foundation / Certified commercial hybrid2,640 feet
Same variety, different classes – self-pollinated10 feet
Same variety, different classes – cross-pollinated50 feet

Field Standards

Field FactorStandard
Foundation variety off-types/other varieties/cross-compatible plants1:5,000
Certified variety off-types/other varieties/cross-compatible plants1:2,000
Hybrid off-types and other varieties1.5:10,000
Other Brassica crop species in hybrids1:10,000

Seed Standards

Seed FactorFoundationCertified
Pure seed minimum99.00%99.00%
Inert matter maximum1.00%1.00%
Noxious weed seedNoneNone
Other weed seeds maximum0.02%0.02%
Other varieties/off-types maximum0.05%0.10%
Other crop kinds maximum0.01%0.05%
Germination minimumNo standard85%
Seed analysisPer descriptionPer description

Required Forms

Use the crop application first. Submit tag orders, blending reports, or supporting forms only when they apply.