Effective July 2, 2013, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s AIRS Validation Service (AVS) will have new web addresses. The website has been modified to enhance performance of the service. CFIA’s proactive approach in providing AVS with a static web address will ensure that future changes to the server hardware can be implemented without any effect on AVS clients.
The service Web Service Description Language (WSDL) description can be obtained by accessing the URL:
http://avs-svs.inspection.gc.ca/avs/bvs.svc?wsdl
The schemas which define the XML format used for requests and response are available at:
Validation request schema: http://avs-svs.inspection.gc.ca/avs/schema/vr_in_1.0.xsd
Validation response schema: http://avs-svs.inspection.gc.ca/avs/schema/vr_out_1.0.xsd
The transition period for clients to migrate to the new website will begin on June 17, 2013 and go to July 2, 2013 at which point all AVS requests must be directed to the new URL.
Clients will experience NO CHANGE during this period, other than having to change over to the new web address.
The AVS Technical Specifications Manual has been updated to reflect the modifications. To receive an updated copy, and for any other AVS related questions, please contact:
[email protected]
Topic(s)
Release
System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border
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.