Inspection and lab services
Access required and voluntary inspections of agricultural commodities, meat, measurement devices, and more
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Our Weights and Measures Division ensure scales, meters, and other devices measure accurately.
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Our Meat & Poultry Inspection program ensures the wholesomeness and safety of meat and poultry slaughtered and processed in Louisiana.
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The Motor Fuels Program:
Validates that all fuels sold in the state meet certain octane ratings, chemical, and/or physical requirements established by Louisiana laws and regulations
Performs statewide inspections at gas stations at least once a year to ensure that consumers are getting what they pay for
Investigates consumer complaints
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LDAF can test all your seeds for purity and germination quality, as well as vigor, noxious weeds, and more.
Information from these service test results may be used for planting decisions or as a basis for official seed labeling.
Complete the seed sample submission form below and forward the form and sample to the LDAF Seed Testing Laboratory.
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Testing times and procedures are set by AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds. For germination times of specific seed kinds see the Germination Time Requirements . Contact us for information about a specific sample.
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