加拿大宠物食品进口要求

加拿大宠物食品进口要求 Import of Pet Food, Treats and Chews Containing Animal Products and By-Products TAHD-DSAT-IE-2001-9-8 Amendments: This policy has been extensively revised and completely replaces any previous versions. Table of Contents Legal Framework Overview Commodity Characteristics Definitions Diseases of Concern Transport Conditions Import Conditions and Procedures 1. Commercially prepared pet food, in cans, retortable pouches or plastic cups, and pet treats 2. Commercially prepared dry pet food and pet treats, in bulk or final packaging 3. Pet chews 3.1 Rawhide 3.2 Dried pig/cattle ears 3.3 Dried bull pizzles and cow hooves for use as pet chews 3.4 Bones used as pet chews 4. Pet foods, other than dog and cat food (exotic pets) 5. Nutritional supplements (vitamins, minerals, etc.) 6. Raw diets (BARF), frozen or refrigerated 7. Pet food imports for sled dog competition 8. Pet food containing no animal origin ingredients (grains, seeds, other plant origin ingredients) 9. Pet food containing egg products as the only animal origin ingredient 10. Foods for laboratory and zoo animals 11. Foods for ornamental fish, reptiles, snakes, bearded lizards, turtles, tortoises 12. Pet food samples for laboratory analysis, testing and feeding trials 13. Pet food samples for exhibitions and other commercial purposes 14. Return of Canadian manufactured pet food, treats, compound chews 15. Import of Canadian manufactured pet food legally exported to the U.S. 16. Pet food - traveller's exemption Annex 1 - Foreign Countries, Excluding the U.S. Questionnaire for Risk Assessment - Importation of Commercially Prepared Pet Food from Countries of Controlled or Undetermined BSE Risk Annex 2 - Importation from the U.S. Facility Questionnaire - Importation of Pet Foods, Treats and Chews from the U.S. Containing Only Non-Bovinae Animal Ingredients Annex 3 - Importation from the U.S. Pet Food Facility Questionnaire - Pet Food Containing Bovinae Ingredients Annex 4 - Importation from the U.S. Pet Food Facility Inspection Checklist for Canada - Pet Food Containing Bovinae Ingredients Annex 5 - Importer Statement of Compliance Legal Framework This policy falls under the legislative authority of the Health of Animals Act and Health of Animals Regulations, and specifies import and/or transit conditions intended to manage the zoonotic and animal health risks associated with the presence of disease agents in animals of an exporting country. Regulations begin with the premise that importation is prohibited unless certain exceptions are met [sections 40 and 50: the prohibitions; and sections 41.1, 41.1(a), 41.1(b) 41.1(c), 52(1) 52(2): the exceptions]. The determination of which exception applies requires a case by case evaluation. The best means at the disposal of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to begin this determination is for the importer to apply for an import permit and, for imports from the United States (U.S.), to include a detailed questionnaire or questionnaire and checklist, depending on whether the facility is a non-bovinae or a bovinae production facility. It should outline both the animal origin ingredients contained in the pet food and list all the ingredients that are received, processed, stored or handled in the facility in which the pet food is produced. For imports from countries other than the U.S., the completion of an Annex 1 questionnaire and requested documentation (process flow charts, HACCP-like program and list of CCPs, etc.) are required in order to provide the necessary information to conduct a risk assessment. The Minister's delegated inspector(s) will conduct an evaluation/risk assessment and the importer will be advised whether or not a permit is needed and, if not, what other provisions must be met. It is to be noted that fees are charged for the issuance of a permit under the authority of section 160 of the Health of Animals Regulations. Such fees are governed by the "Fees Order". Information of fees can be obtained by contacting the CFIA Import Specialists in your region. Overview This policy document is developed for use primarily by the CFIA Import Specialists, to determine the eligibility and conditions applicable for the import of commodities into Canada. Import conditions for commodities that fall outside of this directive can be found within the commodity-specific import directives listed on the Import Policies web page or in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS), which is a searchable database of import requirements for various animals, by-products and products. This policy relates to the programs and import requirements of the Terrestrial Animal Health Division (TAHD) and does not remove any obligation of the Canadian importer to comply with the import requirements of other CFIA programs, such as the Feed Program, the Plant Health Program, the Meat Program, or the Aquatic Animal Health Program, and/or any other government programs. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the primary clearance point at the border. CBSA ensures that CFIA import conditions are respected and met and undertakes border clearance responsibilities; importers are obligated to meet any requirements of the Canada Border Services Agency Act or other applicable legislation under which Border Services Officers act and are designated. The purpose of this policy is also to provide information and direction to Canadian importers and foreign exporters of pet foods, treats, and chews. Specifically, this document includes definitions of pet products, import conditions, and the documentation that is required to permit the entry of such products into Canada. Commodity Characteristics Pet foods may be imported into Canada for purposes of packaging, further processing, wholesale or retail sale. Finished products are commonly sold directly to the consumer from supermarkets, pet stores and pet supply stores. Products that fall under the pet food policy include, but are not limited to the following examples: commercially prepared foods (wet and dry, shelf stable products) for animals such as: 1. dogs and cats, and exotic pets (reptiles, lizards, bearded dragons, turtles, tortoises, etc.); 2. laboratory animals, zoo animals, birds, ornamental fish, rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals or pocket pets. raw pet food (for retail sale) also called Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) diets pet treats rawhide compound chews dried pig/cattle ears, snouts bones as chews (small to large) cow hooves (stuffed or natural) bull pizzles, trachea, weasand other body parts of ovine, bovine and porcine origin used as pet chews pet supplements (mixtures containing vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients) and oils (fish, including salmon) commercially prepared samples for laboratory analysis and/or feeding trials or exhibition/trade show display. Definitions Note - Generally terms used within this policy can be found in the Health of Animals Act and its Regulations, the CFIA BSE Import Policy, the Rendered Products Policy and/or Inedible Products Import Directive. Where a definition used in this policy is not derived from an Act, Regulation, Policy or Directive, the term is defined for the purpose of providing clarity and understanding of what is meant by the term, in order to minimize semantic and interpretational ambiguities. Animal products: inedible products or body parts or offal derived from animals which have been subjected to an ante- and post-mortem inspection, i.e. hearts, lungs, spleens, etc. Animal by-products: include blood or any of its components, bones, bristles, feathers, flesh, hair, hides, hooves, horns, offal, skins and wool, and any thing containing any of those things, which are used as a source of protein in pet foods; or which are processed or rendered to produce a by-product such as meals, digests, slurries, etc. Examples of such products would be meat and bone meal (MBM), mechanically separated meat (MSM), feather meal, bloodmeal, bone meal, etc. Aquatic animals: the definition of animals in the Health of Animals Act includes in this nomenclature fish, molluscs (clams, oysters, scallops, squid, etc.) and crustaceans (shrimp, krill, lobster, crab, etc.). Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones And Raw Food (BARF) diet: A typical BARF diet is made up of 60-80% of raw meaty bones (RMB); that is, bones with about 50% meat (e.g. chicken neck, back and wings) and 20-40% of fruits and vegetables, other offal, meat, eggs, or dairy foods. Bovine animal: includes, for the purpose of this policy, cattle, buffalo, bison, and exotics. Taxonomically, they are classified as members of the subfamily bovinae from the genus Bos, which includes cattle (Bos taurus and Bos indicus) and bison (Bos bison.). CFIA import permit: a document issued by the Minister under section 160 of the Health of Animals Regulations for the purpose of importing animals or things. Compound chews: chews, including rawhide, with edible fillings. The edible filling ingredients may contain ground rawhide, corn syrup, poultry or other animal meals, water, sugar, cheese, peanut butter, oils, fats, starches, and flavours. In some cases, the exterior casing consists of rawhide (which may be comminuted or not) wrapped around a food ingredient, such as meat and/or dried chicken tenders or breast. Designated country or zone: a country or zone determined by the CFIA to be free of reportable and immediately notifiable diseases that either affect or are transmitted by the species of origin of the animal, animal product, or by-product to be imported into Canada. Please note that the recognition of disease freedom by the CFIA is not solely dependent on World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) status or country self-determination. The CFIA utilizes risk assessment methodology in order to determine if a hazard is present in a country, and to evaluate the risk of transmission of that hazard resulting from the importation of animals, animal products, or by-products. Please refer to the Reportable Diseases, Immediately Notifiable and Annually Notifiable Diseases List. Please note that Canada accepts OIE classification for country bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk categorization; therefore, the CFIA no longer routinely carries out independent assessment regarding a country's BSE categorization. Please refer to the OIE website or the list included within the Rendered Products and Inedible Products Import Directive for BSE categorization of countries. Non ruminant: animals others than those of the family of Ruminantia (see the definition below). Pet: a domesticated animal usually kept in a residence as a companion and generally referring to dogs and cats; can also be referred to as a companion animal. The definition of pet may also apply to the following animals: small mammals (e.g. guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and hedgehogs); larger mammals (e.g. skunks and ferrets); birds (e.g. budgerigars, canaries, and parrots); fish (ornamental); reptiles (snakes, lizards), turtles and tortoises. Pet chews: products obtained from untanned hides and skins of ungulates or other animal material for pet animals to chew. They have no nutritional value and may contain flavourings, colorants, and preservatives. They are prepared from various animal parts, such as bones, tendons, ligaments, trachea (cartilage), shanks, feet, hooves, horns, ears, snouts, offal, tails, penises (pizzles), and skins. Pet food: commercially prepared and processed food intended for animals not defined as livestock under the Health of Animals Act and Regulations that contains the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to maintain the life and growth of the animal. Pet food may be dry, semi-moist, or moist, and can be made from meat, organs, and/or animal by-products from cattle, poultry, pork, lamb, or fish. Pet supplement: a highly processed nutritional product whose purpose is to provide additional protein, vitamins, minerals, or other products, such as chondroitin sulphate or glucosamine, to pet animals. Supplements may be in pill, capsule, powder, or liquid form, and may either be added to food or given directly (orally) to the animal. These commodities generally fall under the Highly Processed Products Import Directive. Pet supplements made of meat or meat by-products are not considered highly processed products. Therefore, conditions will be different for these supplements. Pet treat: a pet food, with limited nutritional value, either baked, extruded, or injection- moulded. It is usually made with flour, starch, fibres from fruit or cereal product, mixed with greaves, meat, or meat meal. The treat may be semi-moist or dried and is used as a training aid or reward. Processed pet food: pet food, other than raw pet food, that has undergone a heat treatment. Raw diet (see BARF above): a commercial, ready for retail sale diet which has not undergone any thermal treatment; the product is chilled, frozen or quick/flash frozen. Rawhide: a material obtained by separating an animal hide over its whole area into two or more layers (splitting the hide). The bottom split is then processed by a means similar to parchment dressing, in which the hide is converted to a form of hardened and dried product without the process of tanning. It has no nutritional value and may contain flavourings and colorants. Ruminant: animals of the suborder Ruminantia, which regroups the following species: bovine (cattle, bison, and buffalo); ovine (sheep); caprine (goat); and cervid (deer, elk); and other exotics (kudu, élan). Specified risk material (SRM): the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia, eyes, tonsils, spinal cord, and dorsal root ganglia of cattle aged 30 months or older, and the distal ileum of cattle of all ages. Transit: a movement of cargo from the country of origin of the goods to the country of final destination via an intermediate country, where the shipment is transferred from one means of transport to another under the control of customs officials of the transiting country, the container enclosing the goods is not opened, and the original seal remains intact and corresponds to the seal number listed on the zoosanitary export certificate accompanying the shipment issued by the Competent Authority of the exporting country. Transhipment: a movement of cargo from a country of origin to a country of destination where the container enclosing the goods passes through an intermediate country, it is customs cleared, the container is opened, the original seal is broken, the contents are removed and a portion of the original cargo is then shipped from the intermediate country's warehouse to the final destination in the importing country. U.S. origin product: to be considered a product of U.S. origin, a product must have been substantially processed or transformed in the U.S.; repackaging or packaging from bulk does not constitute processing in the U.S. Zoosanitary export certificate: a certificate issued by a central (national) competent veterinary authority, certifying specific requirements contained in the import permit's terms and conditions (market access conditions). Also referred to as a Zoosanitary Health Certificate. Diseases of Concern Subsection 160(2) of the Health of Animals Regulations allows the Minister (or his delegate, an inspector) to attach conditions to a permit to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases into Canada. For purposes of information, the diseases of concern for each species from which the product is derived are as follows: For pet food containing ingredients of ruminant (bovine, ovine, caprine, or cervid) origin Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). For pet food containing ingredients of porcine origin FMD, swine vesicular disease (SVD), African swine fever (ASF), and classical swine fever (CSF - hog cholera) For pet food containing ingredients of avian origin Velogenic Newcastle disease (VND) and pathogenic avian influenza (fowl plague/highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]). Transport Conditions Transit Transit of goods from a foreign country via an intermediate country to Canada must be requested by the importer on their import permit application and must be pre-authorized by the CFIA. Where transit via an intermediate country before entering Canada is approved, the following conditions apply: The import permit application will be evaluated on a case by case basis. The zoosanitary export certificate issued by the official authority of the country of origin must state that Canada is the final destination of the product, specify the border entry point in the transiting country, the description of the product, and the container seal number as well as other certification statements as required by the import permit conditions. Note: It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that the product (pet food) is in compliance with all applicable transiting country government regulations. Transhipment Transhipment of goods from a foreign country via an intermediate country prior to entering Canada must be requested by the Canadian importer and must be pre-authorized. Such a request may be granted in certain instances. In their request, an importer must inform the area import specialist of proposed transhipment details (port of entry in the transshipping country, warehousing, conditions of warehousing, any re-sealing, other ingredients on the premises of the transhipment location, etc.), and must declare on their permit application the origin of any pet food/treat/compound chew to be transhipped either via the U.S. or another country. To obtain authorization, all following conditions must be fully met: 1. The Canadian importer must have the foreign producer complete the Annex 1 questionnaire attached to this Pet Food Policy and provide the completed form along with their permit application. 2. The Canadian importer must request transhipment of the goods and provide sufficient details regarding the transhipment in order to permit the CFIA to assess the risks associated with the requested transhipment. 3. The CFIA will conduct the evaluation for the imported product and make a decision regarding its entry into Canada and whether or not the transhipment is allowed. 4. Once a permit is issued and transhipment is approved, the following procedures and all the inherent conditions must be fully met: o The shipment from the foreign country must be certified by an official, full-time salaried veterinarian of the exporting Competent Authority in accordance with the certification statements required by the Canadian import permit for shipment to Canada. The zoosanitary export certificate must clearly show the original seal number(s) of the container(s), the full description of the pet food seeking to enter Canada, and its specific identification references/method(s), either lot or batch number, etc. and the final destination of that part of the shipment that is destined for Canada. o Upon transhipment in the U.S. or other country, the Competent Authority of the government of the transshipping country must issue their zoosanitary export certificate certifying that: 1. the pet food products were legally imported into the transshipping country (name the country); and 2. the pet food products have not been further processed, commingled or cross-contaminated while in the transshipping country (name the country); and 3. the original seal numbers and the replacement seal numbers are provided on the certificate. o The zoosanitary export certificate, issued by the exporting country Competent Authority certifying the goods destined for Canada, must be attached to the transshipping country documentation. Once the product is loaded on the means of conveyance to Canada at the transhipment point, no further transhipment is permitted. The product must move directly to the destination in Canada. Import Conditions and Procedures 1. Commercially prepared pet food, in cans, retortable pouches or plastic cups, and pet treats Commercially prepared and processed pet food, pet treats, and compound/stuffed pet chews containing animal products (e.g. meat, fish, organ meats, rendered animal fats, gluestock for cans/pouches, and meat and bone meal, blood meal, fish meal in treats): From the U.S. i. Pet food containing non-bovinae ingredients from the U.S. (i.e. poultry, fish, pork) The following documents must accompany each shipment: o Import permit - An import permit is required to import the pet food. The application for a permit to import will be reviewed; an import permit will be issued by the CFIA Area Specialist covering the final destination only after successful completion of a risk assessment. The attached Facility Questionnaire: Importation of Pet Foods, Treats and Chews from the U.S. Containing Only Non-Bovinae Animal Ingredients (Annex 2) must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. o Importer Statement of Compliance (ISC) - Each non-bovinae shipment must be accompanied by the Importer Statement of Compliance (Annex 5), reproduced on importer's letterhead, signed, dated, and linked to the shipment with the relevant boxes checked as they relate to the products of the shipment. o Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) - This or a commercial invoice must link to the shipment and clearly describe the product(s) being imported, indicating the country of origin and end use. ii. Pet food containing bovinae ingredients from the U.S. (cattle, bison, buffalo, and other exotics) The following documents must accompany each shipment: o Import permit - An import permit will be required to import the pet food. The application for a permit will be reviewed. An import permit will be issued by the CFIA Area Specialist covering the final destination only after the successful completion of the evaluation of the application and approval of the exporting facility following a favourable outcome to the inspection conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). The attached bovinae Pet Food Facility Questionnaire (Annex 3) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Certified Pet Food Facility Inspection Checklist for Canada (Annex 4) must be completed, signed, stamped and approved by APHIS Headquarters / National Centre for Import and Export (NCIE) in Maryland, and submitted by the importer with the import permit application. o Zoosanitary export certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original export Health Certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the USDA-APHIS attesting the following: The pet food, pet treat, or compound chew products were manufactured with U.S.-origin bovinae ingredients that do not contain any of the following tissues considered to be SRM: the skull, brain, eyes, tonsils, trigeminal ganglia, spinal cord, or dorsal root ganglia from bovinae animals aged 30 months or older and the distal ileum from bovinae of all ages; Or Certified bovinae material used originated from a country recognized by the CFIA as negligible risk for BSE (Argentina, Australia, Chile, Finland, Iceland, India, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Sweden, and Uruguay); Or Bovinae ingredients used in the pet food originated in Canada; And The certified pet food/treats/compound chews were manufactured in a dedicated facility that does not receive, process, or store any bovinae SRM or bovinae ingredients that contain SRM (the skull, brain, eyes, tonsils, trigeminal ganglia, spinal cord, dorsal root ganglia from bovinae animals aged 30 months or older and the distal ileum from bovinae of all ages); Or It/they were produced on a dedicated line from receipt of raw material to final packaging and storage with no risk of cross-contamination with any bovinae SRM-derived tissues. Note: If the facility has ineligible materials on the premises, then all pet foods for export to Canada must be produced on a totally dedicated line. And The pet food products that are the subject of this shipment were sufficiently processed to assure the destruction of microbiological pathogens; And Precautions have been taken to avoid recontamination of the product with pathogenic agents after heat treatment. o CCI or a commercial invoice - The CCI must be linked to the shipment and must clearly describe the product being imported, and indicate the country of origin and end use. From countries recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA Zoosanitary export certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, stating the origin of the product. CCI - clearly describing the product. From countries not recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA The importation is subject to a case by case evaluation by Headquarters. An import permit will be issued only after the successful completion of a risk assessment. The attached questionnaire, Importation of Commercially Prepared Pet Food from Countries of Controlled or Undetermined BSE Risk (Annex 1), must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. A visit to the exporting country may be required to collect additional information relevant to the evaluation and/or to verify the information provided. No permit will be issued in cases where the exporting/processing pet food facility and/or any of their suppliers receive, store, or process bovine material and/or rendered ruminant material from countries not recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA. The countries currently recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA are the following: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Finland, Iceland, India, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Sweden, and Uruguay. Please refer to the OIE website for a current list. 2. Commercially prepared dry pet food and pet treats, in bulk or final packaging From the U.S. The import conditions shown in section 1, subparagraph i) pet food containing non-bovine ingredients; and ii) pet food containing bovine ingredients, shall apply to the import of dry pet food and treats. The same documentation requirements shall also apply. Note: Facilities that produce dry bovine-based pet foods for their domestic market, but do not ship bovine products to Canada, will be permitted to export to Canada non-bovine products that were produced on the same production line, subject to implementing an approved clean-out procedure prior to the production of non-bovine pet foods destined to Canada. Separation protocols must also be maintained. The procedures and protocols must comply with the FDA Guidance for Industry 68: Small Entities Compliance Guide for Protein Blenders, Feed Manufacturers, and Distributors, and be part of the firm's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), a copy of which must accompany the Facility Questionnaire for non-bovine imports to Canada (Annex 2). From countries recognized to be of negligible BSE risk and designated free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original export certificate endorsed by a full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, stating the origin of the product. CCI - clearly describing the product. From countries not free of diseases of concern but recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA Import permit Zoosanitary Veterinary Certificate The importation is subjected to a case by case evaluation by CFIA, Pet Food Program, National Headquarters (NHQ). An import permit will be issued only after the successful completion of a risk assessment. The attached questionnaire (Annex 1) must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. A visit to the exporting country may be required to collect additional information and/or to verify the information provided. Each shipment must be accompanied by an original export certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, attesting to acceptable processing as determined by CFIA Headquarters on a case by case basis, and listed in the conditions of the import permit. From countries that are not recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA Import permit The importation is subjected to a case by case evaluation by National Headquarters. An import permit will be issued only after the successful completion of a risk assessment. The attached questionnaire (Annex 1) must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. A visit to the exporting country may be required to collect additional information and/or to verify the information provided. No permit will be issued in cases wherein the exporting/processing pet food facility and/or any of its suppliers receive, store, or process bovine material and/or rendered ruminant material from countries not recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA. 3. Pet chews Pet chews, packed in final packaging or bulk, must have been subjected to a heat treatment sufficient to destroy microbial and/or pathogenic organisms, including salmonella. After heat treatment, every precaution must be taken to ensure that such pet chews are not exposed to contamination and have been tested by an independent accredited laboratory in the country of origin. Each shipment must be accompanied by a certificate of analysis, showing test results and the results linked to the product(s) being imported into Canada. The testing methodology to be followed requires a random sampling of at least five samples from each processed batch taken prior to or after storage at the processing plant, and complies with the following standards: Salmonella: absence in 25g: n = 5, c = 0, m = 0, M = 0, Enterobacteriaceae: n = 5, c = 2, m = 10, M = 300 in 1 gram; Where: n = number of samples to be tested; m = threshold value for the number of bacteria; the result is considered satisfactory if the number of bacteria in all samples does not exceed m; M = maximum value for the number of bacteria; the result is considered unsatisfactory if the number of bacteria in one or more samples is M or more; and c = number of samples the bacterial count of which may be between m and M, the sample still being considered acceptable if the bacterial count of the other samples is m or less. 3.1 Rawhide (see definition) Rawhide can be coated with artificial flavour, but must be: dried, single piece or comminuted; in final packaging or bulk; if basted, must be in dry form (less than 12% humidity). Shipments may be subject to inspection at the first point of entry or at destination by a CFIA inspector. From any country CCI - linked to the shipment and proof of origin acceptable to CBSA, specifying that the product is in final packaging or bulk, dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis - a certificate issued by an independent accredited laboratory indicating the test results for salmonella and enterobacteriaceae. 3.2 Dried pig/cattle ears From the U.S. CCI - linked to the shipment being imported and stating the origin of the product. Importer Statement of Compliance - on importer's letterhead stating, in addition to the statements shown on the template, that the finished product is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis From countries recognized as free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Veterinary Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original export certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, attesting that: 1. the product is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product; and 2. the country is free of the disease of concern related to the species of animal used in the production of the chew. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis From countries not recognized as designated free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, attesting that the product: 1. was subjected to a heat treatment to reach a minimum temperature of 85?C for a minimum of 5 hours; and 2. is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis 3.3 Dried bull pizzles and cow hooves for use as pet chews From the U.S. CCI - linked to the shipment being imported, stating the origin of the product. Importer Statement of Compliance - on importer's letterhead, stating, in addition to the statements contained in the template, that the finished product is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis From countries recognized as free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, attesting the origin of the product and that the product is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis From countries not recognized as designated free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate, endorsed by a full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, attesting that the product: 1. was subjected to a heat treatment to reach a minimum temperature of 85?C for 5 hours; and 2. is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis 3.4 Bones used as pet chews From the U.S. CCI - linked to the shipment, stating the origin of the product acceptable to the CBSA. Importer Statement of Compliance - on importer's letterhead, stating, in addition to the statements contained in the template, that the finished product is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis From countries recognized as free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin attesting: 1. the origin of the product; and 2. that the product is dried (specify the heat treatment) and contains no other animal product or by-product. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis. From countries not recognized as designated free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Import permit - The importation is subject to a case by case evaluation. An import permit will be issued only after the successful completion of a risk assessment. The attached questionnaire (Annex 1) must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. A visit to the exporting country may be required to collect additional information and/or to verify the information provided. Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original export certificate, endorsed by a full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin attesting that: 1. the product is dried and contains no other animal product or by-product; and 2. the product has reached the minimum processing time and temperature of 85?C for 5 hours as stated on the import permit. Laboratory Certificate of Analysis 4. Pet foods, other than dog and cat food (exotic pets) Examples of these foods would be food for birds (parrots, budgies), rabbits, ferrets, and rodents. In this category, only food containing ingredients of animal-origin is covered by this directive. (Milk, milk derivatives and protein-free tallow are not ingredients of concern and are exempted from consideration as animal origin ingredients for the purposes of processed pet foods.) For pet foods containing only plant-origin ingredients, see section 8 below. From the U.S. The same conditions apply as those for pet foods in sections 1 or 2 above, depending on the case. From countries recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA and designated free of diseases of concern Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin, clearly describing the product and the origin of the product. CCI or a commercial invoice - The CCI must clearly describe that it is a commercially cooked sterile product in cans or retortable pouches. List of ingredients From countries not recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA Import permit - The importation is subject to a case by case evaluation by National Headquarters. An import permit will be issued only after the successful completion of a risk assessment. The attached questionnaire, Importation of Commercially Prepared Pet Food from Countries of Controlled or Undetermined BSE Risk (Annex 1), must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. A visit to the exporting country may be required to collect additional information relevant to the evaluation and/or to verify the information provided. No permit will be issued in cases where the exporting/processing pet food facility and/or any of their suppliers receive, store, or process bovine material and/or rendered ruminant material from countries not recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA. The only countries that are currently recognized to be of negligible BSE risk by the CFIA are the following: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Finland, Iceland, India, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Sweden, and Uruguay. Zoosanitary Export Certificate CCI 5. Nutritional supplements (vitamins, minerals, etc.) Nutritional supplements will be treated on a case by case basis and may or may not be subject to an import permit. For pet supplements containing animal products and by-products other than highly processed ingredients, the same conditions apply as those for commercially prepared pet food (see section 1 and/or 2) as the case may be. For supplements such as chondroitin, glucosamine, oils etc., these products may be treated under the Highly Processed Products Import Directive. 6. Raw diets (BARF), frozen or refrigerated Raw meat presents a risk with respect to microbial contamination, especially chicken which carries a risk of salmonella. There is a potential risk regarding transmission of diseases of concern due to lack of a heat treatment. Raw diets may present a risk to human health if proper precautions (safe handling guidelines set forth by the company) are not taken by persons who handle these products - i.e. hand washing, cleaning of surfaces used in the preparation of such diets, and awareness of young children around the pet's food bowl. From the U.S. Import permit - The attached questionnaires (Annex 2 or 3 as applicable) must be completed and submitted with the import permit application. Zoosanitary Export Certificate - Each shipment must be accompanied by an original zoosanitary export certificate, endorsed by an official full-time, salaried veterinarian of the country of origin attesting that: 1. the meat used in the raw diet came strictly from carcasses or parts of carcasses that have been subjected to an ante- and post-mortem inspection; 2. the raw diet does not contain any SRM, as defined in the Definitions section of this directive; and 3. raw pet food must be packed in new packaging, preventing any leakage. From countries of negligible risk for BSE and designated free of diseases of concern for the species of animal ingredient in the diet Import permit Official zoosanitary export certificate - attesting that the animals from which the products are derived were raised and slaughtered in that country, and that the country is free of the above-mentioned diseases (as applicable to the species). (Please refer to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS.) CCI - linked to the shipment, stating that the origin of the product is acceptable to the CBSA. From all other countries Entry prohibited 7. Pet food imports for sled dog competition Pet food will be subject to import permit and will be permitted only for official competitions or events. Import permit - case by case evaluation, the unused pet food must either be removed when the animals leave the country or disposed of as laid out in the import permit. Official zoosanitary export certificate - attesting that: 1. the country is either free of the diseases of concern related to the species of ingredient(s) contained in the food; OR 2. the pet food has been subjected to a heat treatment sufficient to inactivate the diseases of concern (specify the time and temperature achieved). 8. Pet food containing no animal origin ingredients (grains, seeds, other plant origin ingredients) When the commercially prepared pet food contains only plant products, highly processed products that are not of bovine or animal origin and/or exempted products (see definition), these products can generally be imported without a permit. However, because these products can be produced in facilities which may receive, process, handle or store bovine ingredients, in order to ensure that there are no risks of cross-contamination, importers must submit a permit application along with the appropriate questionnaire or questionnaire and checklist as the case may be, and the list of ingredients for the product(s) in this category that they wish to import. The information will be reviewed and assessed and a decision made to ensure that the product to be imported does not contain animal origin ingredients and is not cross-contaminated. If all criteria are favourable, a permit would not be required. From the U.S. i. From a recognized non-bovinae facility: o CCI - linked to the shipment, stating the origin of the product and the origin are acceptable to the CBSA. o The list of ingredients along with a brand/product name list is referred to a CFIA inspector, and the CFIA inspector is satisfied that it does not contain any regulated ingredients. The inspector should verify any Animal Health or Plant Health requirements for particular ingredients. If the pet food contains egg products as the only regulated ingredient, refer to section 9 below for the applicable import requirements. ii. From a bovinae approved facility: o Zoosanitary veterinary certificate - stating that the product(s) do not contain any animal origin ingredients and were not cross-contaminated with any SRM. o CCI From countries recognized to be of negligible risk for BSE by the CFIA Zoosanitary veterinary certificate - signed by an official full-time salaried veterinarian of the exporting country stating the country of origin of the product. List of ingredients From any other country Zoosanitary veterinary certificate - signed by an official full-time salaried veterinarian of the exporting country stating that the product(s) do not contain any animal origin ingredients and were not cross-contaminated with any bovine material or SRM. CCI 9. Pet food containing egg products as the only animal origin ingredient From the U.S. CCI - linked to the shipment, stating the origin of the product acceptable to the CBSA. List of ingredients From countries recognized as free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Veterinary Certificate - signed by an official full-time salaried veterinarian from the country of origin, stating that the country of origin is free of avian diseases and clearly describing the product. CCI - linked to the shipment, stating that the origin of the product is acceptable to the CBSA. List of ingredients From countries not recognized as free of diseases of concern by the CFIA Zoosanitary Export Certificate - signed by an official full-time salaried veterinarian of the government of the country of origin, stating that the products have been subjected to one of the following treatments: 1. albumen - minimum temperature of 54?C for at least 3.5 minutes; 2. egg yolk or whole egg - minimum temperature of 61?C for at least 3.5 minutes; or 3. any other equivalent treatment, as determined by CFIA National Headquarters. CCI - linked to the shipment, stating that the origin of the product is acceptable to the CBSA. 10. Foods for laboratory and zoo animals These products are diets specific to the feeding of these animals and may or may not contain ingredients of animal origin. For foods containing animal origin ingredients The import conditions are the same as for commercially prepared pet food (see sections 1 or 2 above, as applicable). For foods with no animal origin ingredients CCI - tied to the shipment. List of ingredients - showing that the product does not contain any animal origin ingredients. 11. Foods for ornamental fish, reptiles, snakes, bearded lizards, turtles, tortoises i. Foods for ornamental fish Ornamental fish food containing animal origin ingredients such as: fish meal or other meals derived from aquatic animals and/or terrestrial animals: o The import conditions are the same as for commercially prepared pet food (see sections 1 or 2 above, as applicable). ii. Foods for reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, etc.) These foods are comprised of whole insects, annelids or other whole animals like crickets, blood worms, rodents, sea worms, etc. Only dead/processed (canned, pouched or dried) finished products are eligible for import into Canada, without import permit, from all countries. Note: Insects and other whole animals, either live or which can be regenerated (tomato horn worms, butterworms, etc.) may be subject to an import permit issued under the CFIA Plant Health Program. If insects are ground up into a meal or paste and are no longer recognizable they will be considered as rendered products and treated under conditions contained in the Rendered Products policy. From all countries The following documentation is required to import these commodities: CCI - linked to the shipment, stating the origin of the product and is acceptable to the CBSA. The List of ingredients is referred to a CFIA inspector, and the CFIA inspector is satisfied that it does not contain any regulated ingredients. The inspector should verify any Animal Health or Plant Health requirements for particular ingredients. If the pet food contains egg products as the only regulated ingredient, refer to section 8 above for the applicable import requirements. 12. Pet food samples for laboratory analysis, testing and feeding trials Samples of pet food containing animal origin ingredients imported into Canada for analysis, testing or use in registered laboratories: Import permit - The import permit will list the brand name, the packaging and the quantities of the product being imported; the name and address of the producer; mention of samples for laboratory testing only; not for sale or distribution; name and address of the laboratory; disposal of the unused products. CCI List of ingredients Pet food for feeding trials Samples of pet food containing animal origin ingredients imported into Canada for research purposes require: Import permit - The import permit will list the brand name of the product, or the producer of the product where no brand name has been assigned as yet; the packaging and the quantities of the product being imported; the name and address of the producer; mention of samples for research purposes only; not for sale or distribution; name and address of the facility at final destination; disposal of the unused products. CCI List of ingredients 13. Pet food samples for exhibitions and other commercial purposes Samples for pet food exhibitions containing ingredients of animal origin imported into Canada require: Import permit - The importation is subject to a case by case evaluation by National Headquarters. At the end of the show the pet food must either be removed from the country (re-exported to the country of origin) or disposed of as detailed in the conditions of the import permit. The import permit will list the brand name, the packaging and the quantities of the product being imported; the name and address of the producer; mention of samples for display only; not for sale or distribution; name and location of the exhibition; and disposal conditions for the product remaining in Canada. CCI List of ingredients 14. Return of Canadian manufactured pet food, treats, compound chews At times, Canadian pet food exported from Canada is refused entry by the authorities of the importing country, or it is recalled by the exporting producer/exporter. The most frequent reasons for return are the following: importing country requirements not met; animal disease status changes in the exporting country; microbiology/residue violation; changes in market conditions; or specifications of the client not met. The return of Canadian goods from all countries except the U.S. requires an import permit. The following documents must accompany each return: Import permit Official certification from the country returning the product Copy of the CFIA official zoosanitary export certificate covering the export shipment. Once an application for return is received by the local CFIA office, the request for return will be evaluated by CFIA inspectors. For returns requiring import permits, the file will be forwarded to TAHD NHQ for review by the delegated veterinary officer. Only after a successful review will the Pet Food National Manager,or the delegated veterinary officer, provide the written authorization for the return. This written authorization is required prior to issuance of an import permit by the Area Import Specialist and veterinary inspector. It is important to note that this procedural directive applies to shipments legally exported from Canada, i.e. that left the country once a duly issued export zoosanitary certificate was obtained to permit entry as prescribed under the market access conditions of the importing country's laws or regulations. Applications for returning shipments not exported as noted above will be rejected and denied entry into Canada, except in the case where the requirement for a zoosanitary certificate was not an entry requirement for the importing country. Such shipments will then be addressed on a case by case basis and evaluated by National Headquarters and a decision made regarding their eligibility for return to Canada. If goods subject to a rejected application return to Canada, they are to be detained and ordered removed from Canada, by issuing a Form CFIA/ACIA 5311 ? Notice to Remove from Canada. Canadian exports, legally exported but returning without proper authorization, are to be detained, and ordered removed from Canada, by issuing a Notice to Remove, under the authority of section 18 of the Health of Animals Act. The importer will be notified in writing when an imported commodity is refused entry into /ordered to be removed from Canada. The Notice of Removal will indicate the reason for refusal and the procedures to destroy or return the product under CFIA supervision, according to section 18 of the Health of Animals Act. Products illegally imported into Canada, which are not removed in compliance with a Notice to Remove, are to be forfeited and disposed of. Forfeiture involving non-compliance Where the animal or thing is not removed from Canada as required under this section, it shall, notwithstanding section 45, be forfeited to Her Majesty in right of Canada and may be disposed of as the Minister may direct. Subsection 18(4), Health of Animals Act. The importer of products illegally returned is responsible for all costs related to the destruction or export out of Canada, under section 60 of the Health of Animals Act. Procedures to be followed to return a shipment by Canadian exporter/reimporter Note: For pet food/pet chews that require import permits, no Canadian export shall be returned to Canada from any country, including the U.S., unless authorized in writing by the Pet Food Program National Manager, Terrestrial Animal Health Division or a delegated veterinary officer. For pet food, consideration to authorize a return will be given only to Canadian products in their original sealed, clean and undamaged containers, unless samples or inspection occurred under central competent authority of the importing country (country returning the product). 1. Fill out return permit application form including Central Competent Authority (CCA) official certification, as required. (See return permit application for details.) 2. Submit return permit application form to CFIA Area Import Veterinary Specialist: a. Pet food/pet chews not requiring import permits for return: review and final authorization or refusal for return to Canada will be decided by the Area Import Veterinary Specialist; and b. Pet food/pet chews requiring import permits for return: the file will be forwarded and reviewed at TAHD NHQ. If all necessary information is provided, authorization or refusal for return will be granted by the appropriate delegated veterinary officer. 3. If more information is required, the Canadian exporter/reimporter will be contacted to provide those details. 4. If an import permit is required, and after review of the application, authorization for return to Canada has been granted by TAHD NHQ, the import permit will be issued within five working days by the Area Import Veterinary Specialist or their delegate. 5. Special conditions for the return will be indicated either on the authorization for return application form, or the import permit, as applicable. The importer is fully responsible for abiding by all the specific import conditions which are detailed within the return authorization or import permit. 15. Import of Canadian manufactured pet food legally exported to the U.S. For Canadian pet food exported to the U.S., either in final packaging or in bulk, then packaged and /or stored in the U.S. and imported back to Canada, the following conditions apply: Import permit Copy of the CFIA zoosanitary health certificate which accompanied the goods upon export from Canada to the U.S., clearly linked to the goods shipped and those returning. CCI Importer Statement of Compliance describing the product, and clearly linked to the goods shipped and those returning. 16. Pet food - traveller's exemption The provisions of subsections 6.5(1) and (2) of the Health of Animals Regulations apply to persons entering Canada and wishing to import pet food for personal use: 6.5(1) Except in accordance with a permit issued under section 160, no person shall feed to any animal material in any form - whether or not incorporated into another thing - that is derived form specified risk material. (2) Subsection(1) does not apply to a person who feeds a pet food, pet chew or pet treat to an animal if: a. the country of origin of that product is the U.S.; b. the person on entry into Canada from the U.S., was in possession of the product and was accompanied by the animal to which it is fed; c. the person legally imported both the product and the animal into Canada; and d. the product is fed only to the animal that accompanied the person into Canada. In addition to the provisions stipulated in the Regulations, the pet food must be commercially prepared processed pet food, either wet or dry. It must be in its original unopened bag or can, and the label must clearly indicate the list of ingredients. A maximum of 20 kg per entry is allowed. Countries other than the U.S. Pet food containing animal ingredients: Not permitted - entry prohibited. Annex 1 - Foreign Countries, Excluding the U.S. Questionnaire for Risk Assessment - Importation of Commercially Prepared Pet Food from Countries of Controlled or Undetermined BSE Risk 1. Provide the name, list of ingredients, and size of containers for each type of processed pet food that you wish to import into Canada. Please attach a copy of all labels. 2. What is the complete name and address of the foreign facility where your product is processed? (Please include the government-approval number of the facility.) 3. Provide a complete list of all the animal origin material that is received, processed, stored and/or handled in the production facility. 4. What is the species of origin of the material of animal origin that is received, processed, stored and/or handled in the facility? a. Who (name, address, and government-approval number) supplies this material? If the supplier shown receives raw material from another manufacturer/supplier, what other materials are processed by the other manufacturer/supplier? Please provide copies of all relevant import certifications. b. Does that manufacturer/supplier receive, handle, store, or process any ruminant material on its premises? If yes, what is the country of origin of the ruminant material? How does that manufacturer/supplier ensure that the material does not contain and/or has not been cross-contaminated with bovine specified risk material (SRM) - See notes after question 17. 5. Does the pet food production facility process or store any of the following materials: a. processed animal proteins (e.g. meat and bone meal, meat meal, bone meal, blood meal, dried plasma and other blood products, hydrolyzed proteins, poultry meal, feather meal, or any similar products)? b. offal, tankage, gluestock, fat, tallow, glands, edible or inedible meat? 6. If the answer to number 5 above is yes, what is the species of origin of this material? What is the country of origin of the animal product or by-product? 7. If the facility has discontinued processing or storing the type of materials listed in numbers 5 and 6 above, at what date did it stop the processing/storage of this material in the production facility? 8. What protein source(s) is/are used in the preparation of the finished pet food products? What is the species of origin of the protein sources? 9. If the protein source was obtained elsewhere, how is it determined that it was not cross-contaminated with bovine SRM from countries not of negligible BSE risk? 10. What final products are manufactured in the processing facility? a. Are these products exported or can they be sold domestically? b. Is there a difference between the products used domestically and those exported? If so, what is the difference? 11. Please provide appropriate flow charts showing the complete manufacturing process flow from receipt of raw material to storage of finished product. Identify the Critical Control Point's (CCP) on the chart and their control parameter, describe the processing, thermal treatment, and other steps that the pet food undergoes in the manufacturing facility. 12. Location of animal products used in the facility: Is there one portion of the facility: a. that is dedicated to only using certain animal origin materials; or b. where cleaning and disinfecting of grinders, mixers, and other equipment is performed before batches of product intended for export to Canada? If so, how is the equipment cleaned and disinfected? (Provide a copy of your SOP.) If the answer is affirmative for a) then how does the facility verify that no cross-contamination occurred in this portion of the facility? Do they separate by time the use of mammalian protein vs. non-mammalian protein, or are there other methods of separation? Please explain. 13. How is raw material moved around in the facility? 14. Is specific equipment used for certain products? If so, please specify (a facility diagram may be necessary) how the animal-origin raw materials are segregated in the facility. 15. Regarding storage and transport to and from the facility: a. Do storage areas differ for the various incoming products: mammalian vs. non-mammalian proteins? b. Are there different storage areas for finished products? 16. What is the name of the government Competent Authority responsible for animal health? Is this the Competent Authority that overseas (inspects and approves) the production of your product and can provide government certification (zoosanitary export certification)? 17. Is the prepared pet food that you wish to export to Canada allowed in the U.S.? If so, please provide a copy of the import permit issued by the United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). Notes For commercially prepared pet food, please note that the CFIA is concerned, in particular, with certain ruminant-derived products that originate from countries that the CFIA does not recognize to be of negligible BSE risk, and the risks of cross-contamination or commingling. At this time, the only countries that the CFIA recognizes to be of negligible BSE risk are the following: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Finland, Iceland, India, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Sweden, and Uruguay. Importation of rendered animal proteins containing or prepared using the following bovine SRM, and/or material from any ruminant, from countries that the CFIA does not recognize to be of negligible BSE risk, is prohibited. Products that may be cross-contaminated or that have been commingled with such animal proteins are prohibited as well. Specified Risk Material (SRM): includes the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia, eyes, tonsils, spinal cord, and dorsal root ganglia of cattle aged 30 months or older, and the distal ileum of cattle of all ages.