Canadian Food Inspection Agency

We are dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.

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Rules for travelling with a pet or bringing food or plants to Canada.

Permits, notices, support and online services.

Licences, certificates, guidance, notices, and online services.

Requirements, claims, understanding labels, legislative framework, food fraud, notices to industry and updates.

Regulatory requirements, traceability, packaging, standards and guidelines.

Safe food handling practices, fraud, labelling, recalls and allergy alerts.

How to apply, timelines, licence registry.

Search for what is required to import, export or conduct domestic activities with food, plants, or animals in Canada.

Guidance, investigations, enforcement action and data, compliance.

Plant pests and invasive species, fertilizer, soil, grains and field crops, seeds, cannabis, forestry, and horticulture.

Biosecurity, humane transport, animal welfare, disease and surveillance, feed, veterinary biologics.

Rules and best practices for people, property and processes.

Paul MacKinnon
CFIA President

On August 1, 2024, the import requirements for dogs entering the U.S. from Canada are changing.

Find out about avian influenza found in unpasteurized milk from sick cows in some parts of the U.S.