Canada
sets target date for wood packaging enforcement
(Ottawa, June 2, 2004)… The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that
strict enforcement of new wood packaging regulations is
targeted for implementation April 1, 2005.
The phase-in period will continue until April 1, 2005,
when shipments containing non-compliant wood packaging
materials will be ordered returned to the country of origin. All associated costs will be the responsibility of the
importer or entity in care and control of the shipment.
