CFIA has added a section on certification requirements for export of meat to Kazakhstan.
Exports
EU adopts new phytosanitary requirements for the export of wood from host species of the Asian longhorned beetle
Effective as of August 11, 2015, a phytosanitary certificate is required for the exports of plant and plant products to the European Union (EU) from areas where Asian longhorned beetle (ALHB) is known to be present.
EDC Export Performance Monitor - August 2015
Canada's exports advanced 6.3% in June, following five months of declines; the rebound in exports was the biggest monthly rise since December 2006, led by a robust 4.8% gain in volumes for a new peak. Imports slipped 0.6% with seven of 11 categories registering declines.
Canada Ratifies Agreement on Wine Labelling
International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz announced Canada’s ratification of the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) Agreement on Requirements for Wine Labelling. The agreement was signed by WWTG participants, which include Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Georgia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States, in January 2007.
Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MOP) Chapter 11
The certification requirements for export of beef and ready to eat (RTE) meat products have been agreed to with the Ukrainian authorities.
Note: Export certificates are available to the CFIA inspection staff through Read Import Country Requirements (ICR) of Meat eCert.