CFIA is working toward a date to begin validating Safe Food for Canadians licences on import declarations with the intent of issuing rejections on declarations that do not have a valid licence number. Prior to implementation, CFIA has developed a number of communications products to raise awareness with importers and brokers.
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Flammability requirements for children’s costumes in Canada / Exigences relatives à l’inflammabilité des costumes pour enfants au Canada
January 19, 2021
Health Canada is notifying interested parties that a policy regarding the classification of children’s costumes has been developed. This policy particularly indicates how the flammability requirements set out in regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) apply to these products.
Changes to regulated area for the North American gypsy moth
January 19, 2021
Following a pest risk assessment, risk management considerations and comments received during consultation of the Risk Management Document, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated D-98-09: Comprehensive policy to control the spread of the North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United Sta
Export certificate and required statement for the export of fish gelatin to the USA / Certificat d'exportation et énoncé requis lors de l'exportation de gélatine de poisson vers les États-Unis
January 18, 2021
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Food export requirements library to include the required export certificate and statement for the export of fish gelatin to the USA for further processing in the USA and then exported to the EU from the USA.
Export of highly refined products to the European Union / Exportation de produits hautement raffinés vers l'Union européenne
January 16, 2021
A new certificate for the export of highly refined products to the EU is now available.