IP Grain Certification

Identity Preserved Grain Certification

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Introduction
What MCIA members should know about IP grain production
Standards
99.5% Non-GMO soybean grain program requirements (Word document)
Requirements for approval of grain handling facilities
Fees
Forms

Introduction

IP services offered
Getting started
Why MCIA?

Identity Preserved (IP) is the term used when maintaining a product’s specific traits or characteristics from the point of production to its end use. MCIA provides services to producers, processors and marketers of identity preserved products to help them develop and implement effective identity-preserved systems.

IP services offered

MCIA acts as an unbiased third-party which checks part or entire IP systems. These checks can include seed sources, planting records, field inspections, harvest records, storage facilities and conditions, product transportation, handling and processing, final product testing, and labeling verification.
There are many advantages to utilizing MCIA’s Identity Preserved Grain services. For companies with IP systems already in place, MCIA offers process verification services through documented on-site audits and inspections that provide assurance to buyers that IP protocols are being followed. We provide on-farm field and storage site inspection services to verify that growers are following production practices required by the production system.
We can provide third party certification under the AOSCA IP Standards — standards which are recognized both domestically and internationally.

Getting started

What if you don’t have an IP system set up yet? Not a problem. The MCIA staff is available to consult and help you identify points in the system that are critical to reaching your production objectives. We can help develop protocols to be followed to preserve the traits you are trying to market from the seed used to the final market.

Why MCIA?

Why select MCIA as your IP partner? MCIA has over 100 years of experience in providing product certification and system traceability services to the seed and grain industry. MCIA is a member of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA). AOSCA has developed specific standards for handling IP grain that form the basis of MCIA’s IP services. AOSCA’s IP logo is also internationally recognized and is available for use on MCIA certified IP products. Why not give us a call and put our years of experience to work for you? We can help you set up a customized quality IP system, audit your current system, or provide certification of your products. Contact James Boots, Manager of Special Services at 507-644-3093 or email at jim.boots@mncia.org.

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