January 26, 2009 (Saskatoon, SK) - In response to the needs of farmers and the flax trade, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)’s GenServe LaboratoriesTM has modified its sample submission form and test results form to incorporate more information.
The sample submission form now includes a “Consent box” that, if signed, allows GenServe Laboratories™ to release the results of the test to the Flax Council of Canada in support of their efforts to clear the Canadian market of flaxseed event FP967.
The result form has been modified to be clearer. The result of the GMO test is reported in the result table. Instead of showing up in the comments box of the result table, any trace amount of Triffid (below 0.01%) will now be reported in the comments line below the table.
Growers are reminded to send in a sample for each 3,000 to 5,000 bushels of flax inventory. Samples should be 500 g in size and the guidelines for preparing representative samples are available from the Canadian Grain Commission. Producers who wish to have their flax tested can send or drop off their samples in a zipper-sealed bag to SRC GenServe LaboratoriesTM at the following address:
GenServe LaboratoriesTM
Saskatchewan Research Council
125 - 15 Innovation Boulevard
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2X8
Tel: 306-933-7700
Toll-free: 1-866-420-2293
Email: genserve@src.sk.ca
Web: www.genserve.ca
Click here for the new SRC Producer Test Form which must accompany samples when they are submitted. Click here to see a sample of the results form that will be sent back once the results are completed.
Producers are advised to always check with potential buyers in advance to ensure any test they employ will meet their requirements.
For more information, contact:
Linda Braun, Executive Director
Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission
Saskatoon, SK
Tel. 306-664-1901
Email: saskflax@saskflax.com
or
Dr. Colette Jako, Manager - SRC GenServe LaboratoriesTM
Saskatchewan Research Council
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Tel. (306) 933-7700
Email: genserve@src.sk.ca
