IPPC ‐Workshop on International Movement of GrainVancouver, BC, CanadaVancouver, BC, Canada

December 8, 2011Official National Standards' Impact on Grain Movements: Review of one example ‐ the actions taken under the US Grain Standards Act"

Arvid Hawk, North American Export Grain Association, Senior Advisor, In Cooperation with:

IPPC ‐ Grain Grades & Standards overview ‐ December 8, 2011 1

GMCC 11 Session V ‐ Thursday, 10/27/2011 3

Case Study – US Standards and GradesCase Study  US Standards and Grades

US National Inspection SystemUS National Inspection System

Working with PartnersWorking with Partners

FGIS

APHIS

FDAFDA

Changes to the US Grain Standards and dGrades

Ensuring QualityEnsuring QualityQAC ProgramQAC ProgramQAC ProgramQAC Program

Quality Assurance SpecialistQuality Assurance Specialist

Equipment Equipment AccuracyAccuracy

Board of Appeals & ReviewBoard of Appeals & Review

Export Export Services Services Provided by FGISProvided by FGIS

• Stowage ExaminationExamination

• Weighing

• Sampling

• Inspection

C tifi ti• Certification

Diverter‐type SamplerDiverter type Sampler

LOT

SUBLOT SUBLOT SUBLOTSUBLOT SUBLOT SUBLOT

1 SUBLOT = Up to 2,086 tons1 SUBLOT = Up to 2,086 tonsp ,p ,

File Samples are maintained for 90 days to allow for a review if requested by the 

importer.p

Sample & Inspection VariabilitySample & Inspection Variability

Inspection LogInspection Log

Historical Record 

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GIPSA Export Inspection CertificateCertificate for Vessels

Unofficial Inspection AgenciesUnofficial Inspection Agencies

• Private companies not supervised by FGIS

• Not part of National Inspection System

• Used by the industry to conduct tests FGIS is• Used by the industry to conduct tests FGIS is 

not set up to conduct

Summaryy

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