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Fees for Additional LCBO Laboratory Services when Conducted through VQA Ontario

 

A full analysis is conducted as part of the VQA approval process and included in the application fee.

Additional testing or retesting of wines

1. Testing in addition to the regular approval screening will be invoiced at cost to the winery
2. GST will be added to all fees

Service	Fee	Turnaround	Technique
Ethanol	$35	10 days	Skalar
		5 days	Distil/Density
		5 days	GC-FID
		5 days	Density
Free SO2	$25	7 days	Skalar
		3 days	Titration
Total SO2	$25	7 days	Skalar
		3 days	Titration
		3 days	UV/VIS
Total reducing sugars	$25	7 days	Skalar
Volatile acidity	$25	7 days	Skalar
		5 days	Cash still
Total acidity	$15	3 days	Titration

 

Testing for Export Certificates

VQA Ontario can provide export certificates for wines destined to the European Union or Taiwan.  Certificates of origin may also be issued for VQA wines on request. See “forms” for process information on how to apply for an export certificate.

Service	Fee	Turnaround	Comments
EU export – 1 test	$30	6 days	Total acidity, VI-1 form
EU export – 3 tests	$105	8 days	Total acidity, ethanol, total SO2,VI-1 form
EU export – full analysis	$185	11 days	Full analysis, total acidity, VI-1 form
Japan export	$185	11 days	Full analysis, methanol
Taiwan export	$100	8 days	Methanol, lead, total SO2
Certificate of origin	No charge	2 days	No chemistry

Rush service is available at a 50% surcharge.

Prices are subject to change.
Other laboratory services are available – please inquire directly with LCBO Quality Assurance Department.

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