‘GM’ Flaxseed CDC Triffid™ (FP967) was developed by the Crop Development Centre of the University of Saskatchewan and tested in field trials from 1988 – 2002, but was not released for commercial production . The product is deregulated in Canada and the US. A respective application for approval in the EU was not filed. Trace amounts of CDC Triffid™ found in German flax samples were notified by the EU Rapid Alert System (RASFF) in September 2009.

Our lab is ISO17025 accredited and approved by the Canadian Grain Commission for testing railcars and shipments to the European Union for the presence of CDC Triffid™ (FP967). We passed respective proficiency tests as well.

In accordance with the Sampling and Testing Protocol for Canadian Flaxseed Exported to the European Union, we test four subsamples of 60 gram each. We can offer customized, more economical analytical strategies as well, but have to advise customers that those do not fulfill the requirements of the official European / Canadian Testing Protocol and should be considered for internal or non-EU purposes only.

To obtain more information on our testing programs, please call us at 504-297-4339 or email us. To submit samples for the Farm Saved Seed Stewardship program, download and complete the form below to include with your sample shipment(s).

• Farm Saved Planting Seed Testing Form