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(Ottawa, April 3, 2009)… New procedures have been released by The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for the import from the U.S. to Canada of pet food, pet treats, and compound pet chews containing bovinae or non-bovinae ingredients. The new procedures, including the documentary process, are expected to be law by June 30, 2009.
All imports of pet food must be covered by a valid import permit. CFIA is encouraging importers to submit their permit applications and supporting documentation for bovinae or non-bovinae as soon as possible. Once the application has been received, the importer will receive the applicable questionnaires that need to be completed by the U.S. exporters.
Products containing bovinae will also require a facility inspection of the U.S. exporter by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and each shipment must be accompanied by an original Health Certificate.
The procedures and documentary process for pet food containing bovinae ingredients is available at: www.cscb.ca/listinfo/Import_bovinae_PF_USA.pdf.
The procedures and documentary process for pet food containing non-bovinae ingredients is available at: www.cscb.ca/listinfo/Import_non_bovinae_PF_USA.pdf.
For more information, please call (905) 882-4880, Brian Rowe, General Manager – Customs Consulting Services.
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