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CFIA EDI Additions to Current Refusal/Reject Table

As part of the CFIA’s Enforcement Transparency Initiative to improve service delivery as an open, transparent, visibly accountable regulatory agency, the CFIA has added additional reasons to the current EDI Refusal/Reject table.  This information will clearly and accurately identify the specific Act(s) and/or Regulation(s) applied by the CFIA when rendering an electronic recommendation.

Effective February 4th, 2013, the following reasons have been added to the rejected or refused decision message:

  • Food and Drugs Act & Regulations  
  • Health of Animals Act & Regulations  
  • Canada Agricultural Products Act   
  • Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regulations
  • Feeds Act & Regulations 
  • Fertilizers Act & Regulations 
  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations
  • Fish Inspection Act & Regulations 
  • Meat Inspection Act & Regulations
  • Plant Protection Act & Regulations 

This additional information in the EDI recommendation will allow for importers/brokers to receive even more useful information and feedback on CFIA import requirements and affirm visible accountability for CFIA’s programs and services.

For any questions or concerns regarding EDI, please contact the EDI Coordinator at [email protected].

For more information regarding the CFIA’s Enforcement Transparency Initiative, please visit our website at:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/accountability/compliance-and-enforcement/refused-entry/eng/1324305448701/1324305531127

Topic(s)

Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Disclaimer

The foregoing information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered, professional advice or a substitute for conducting your own thorough research and review. Before making any decisions or taking any action based on the information provided, you should conduct your own independent investigation and/or seek professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field. The CSCB disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided.