CFIA Message: Import of meat and meat products originating from Australia

To all importers and brokers importing meat and meat products originating from Australia, you are required to add the prefix AUS in front of the Australian official meat export certificate number when completing and submitting your Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Request for Documentation Review (CFIA form 5272) to the National Import Service Center (NISC).

The Australian certificate number can be obtained from the Australian exporter.

Example:
If the certificate number is entered as 52525252 it will be incorrect and your entry will be rejected.
If the certificate number is entered as AUS52525252 it will be correct and your entry will be processed.