Toronto, January 17, 2025
As of January 21, 2025, the Importer’s Statement of Compliance is no longer required for shipments of pet food products (pet food, treats, and supplements) imported from the United States.
Shipment invoices must now reference the zoosanitary export certificate (also known as a health certificate or veterinary export certificate) number.
Each shipment of pet food products must be accompanied by a commercial invoice or a Canada Customs invoice, and a zoosanitary export certificate issued by the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services. The invoice must list the products in the shipment and the amounts, and it must clearly reference the zoosanitary export certificate number.
There will be a 3-month transition period until April 21, 2025 where shipments will still be accepted with the Importer’s Statement of Compliance. By the end of the transition period all invoices must include the certificate number.
Questions may be directed to the import team for animal products and by-products at APABPImport@inspection.gc.ca
(The above notice impacts imports of pet products that contain animal ingredients)
For more information, please call Brian Rowe, Director – Customs Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at (905) 882-4880, ext. 1213.
