Export Ready

Protecting canola export markets starts on the farm

If you sign the mandatory Declaration of Eligibility affidavit at the elevator, you are making a legal assertion that your canola is registered. If it isn’t, you can be held liable for the costs associated with contamination of a bin or shipment – up to $400,000.

In a business where the presence of de-registered varieties can make or break a multi-million dollar deal, you can be sure that the companies you sell to are actively checking and tracing all deliveries.

So don’t make the mistake of growing de-registered varieties. It can cost you more than you think. 

Do NOT grow these varieties

For a complete summary of Export Ready best production practices, click here:

 Export Ready - Best Production Practices 2011.pdf

Over 85 percent of Canada's canola crop is exported around the world and its reputation as a safe and high quality product is well-deserved and well-known. From the farmer to the retail store, everyone in the supply chain has a role to play.

Export markets are becoming very strict about the products they accept. Requirements in some countries affect the canola varieties that Canada can export and the pesticides that can be used on canola. Testing in some countries is being increased for these de-registered varieties and pesticides.

If de-registered or unacceptable varieties or pesticides are detected, canola shipments could be turned away causing millions of dollars in losses and placing future business at risk.

Protect the future of the Canadian canola industry.

Do NOT grow the canola varieties on this list.

Do not use the pesticides listed below for canola production.

Always use other pesticides at the correct rate, timing and pre-harvest interval.

All bins used to store canola should be free of treated seed and animal protein

For more information on why these varieties and pesticides have been de-registered or are not acceptable, call toll-free 1-866-834-4378.