New negotiated certificate for the export of pet food to Serbia

October 15, 2026

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has negotiated a new certificate (HA1079) for the export of pet food, other than canned pet food, to Serbia.

The certificate is or will be shortly available through your local CFIA office and may be used immediately.

Serbia follows EU regulations. Exporters wishing to export to Serbia must be listed in TRACES-NT, and all suppliers and storage facilities must meet the same requirements as those applicable to exports to the EU.

The Guideline for preparing export certificates for the Canadian pet food industry will be updated accordingly to reflect the requirements for pet food that must be included in the exporter’s declaration.

For inquiries regarding this message, please contact your local CFIA office.

Nouveau certificat négocié pour l’exportation de nourriture pour animaux de compagnie vers la Serbie

L’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) a négocié un nouveau certificat (HA1079) pour l’exportation de nourriture, autre qu’en conserves, pour animaux de compagnie vers la Serbie.

Le certificat est, ou sera bientôt disponible en communiquant avec votre bureau local de l'ACIA et peut être utilisé immédiatement.

Les Lignes directrices pour la préparation de certificats d'exportation par l'industrie Canadienne des aliments pour animaux de compagnie seront modifiées en conséquence pour inclure les conditions pour la nourriture, autre qu’en conserves, pour animaux de compagnie devant figurer sur la déclaration de l’exportateur.

La Serbie applique la réglementation de l’Union européenne. Les exportateurs souhaitant exporter vers la Serbie doivent être inscrits dans TRACES-NT, et tous les fournisseurs ainsi que les installations d’entreposage doivent satisfaire aux mêmes exigences que celles applicables aux exportations vers l’Union européenne.

Pour toute question concernant ce message, veuillez communiquer avec votre bureau local de l'ACIA.

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Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements

Exports

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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