Canadian peas continue to be essentially shut out of the Chinese market.


More than a decade ago the Chinese government established a tolerance level for selenium, but just 5 months ago began testing only Canadian and American peas.


Pulse Canada's Gordon Bacon says many exporters are not willing to take the risk of having a vessel turned back, so they've either stopped shipping to china or dramatically cut back.


He adds pea traders have indicated the lack of demand coupled with the increased risk has put downward pressure of prices.


Before testing began Canadian pea exports to China were on pace to reach 250,000 tonnes in the 2005-06 crop year.


Pulse Canada continues to work with canadian officials to find a solution to what Bacon describes as nothing more than a non-tariff trade barrier.