Updates to the phytosanitary requirements for importing ants

October 16, 2026

On October 16, 2026, the CFIA updated its plant health import requirements for certain ant species to clarify import conditions and simplify permit applications.

For more information, please refer to the Notice to Industry.

For any questions, please contact: [email protected].

Mise à jour des exigences phytosanitaires relatives à l’importation de fourmis

Le 16 octobre 2026, l’ACIA a mis à jour les exigences phytosanitaires à l’importation pour certaines espèces de fourmis afin de préciser les conditions d’importation et de simplifier les demandes de permis.

Pour plus d’information, veuillez consulter l’Avis à l’industrie.

Pour toute question, veuillez communiquer avec : [email protected].

Topic(s)

Release

System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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