Grain inspection/sampling policies under the S.C. Grain Sampling & Inspection Act § 46-42-10 et al.

1. When a written complaint is received by the Commissioner or Department staff member alleging or questioning the grain sampling and/or inspection services being conducted by a business in South Carolina, the policy of this agency is to conduct an inspection in a timely manner to refute or affirm the alleged complaint. All such inspections shall be carried out by the Director of the Grain Inspection and Grading program, or other Department representative as the Commissioner may designate. 2. When requested of the Grain Inspection Service, the Chief Grain Inspector and his or her staff will conduct and hold workshops to train and update grain inspectors not associated with SCDA/USDA, so long as appropriate resources are available. 3. The Grain Inspection Service division shall strive to conduct annual inspections of all types of grain grading and sampling facilities in South Carolina