Certification from the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network provides all stakeholders in the Canadian grape and wine industry with the confidence that our domestically produced grapevine propagation materials are virus-tested and pathogen-free.
About Our Programs
Our Certification Committee and the CGCN Board of Directors have developed Certification Standards in consultation with industry leaders.
The certification programs we offer follow these standards using a systems approach. Independent components such as virus testing, field inspection, isolation distances and vector control, all work together to minimize the presence and the spread of viruses.
CGCN recognizes the need to support growers within two entirely separate situations - to test existing propagation blocks and for propagation of vines using nuclear material.
Interim Verification Program
This program produces saleable grapevines tested for Grapevine Leafroll associated Viruses 1 & 3, Red Blotch Virus, and Tomato Ringspot Virus. It includes the removal of high risk and/or infected plants.
Certification Programs
CGCN offers two Certification programs to either test existing propagation blocks for viruses of concern, or propagate grapevines using Generation 1 (a.k.a. Nuclear) material.
Here is a helpful infographic to quickly and easily illustrate the differences between CGCN-RCCV's three programs for grapevine certification/verification!
Look for this badge at your favourite Canadian Nursery to see if they are a Participant in CGCN's Certification Programs.
