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Sending scanned copies of phytosanitary certificates to foreign competent authorities during COVID-19 pandemic

The CFIA is working diligently to support industry to avoid any delays in the clearance of exported products during the COVID-19 crisis.

Some countries have notified the CFIA that they will accept scanned copies of phytosanitary certificates. As a result, the CFIA has implemented interim guidance for CFIA inspection staff to send electronic scanned copies of phytosanitary certificates to these foreign competent authorities. Paper certificates will continue to be issued, as usual, for other countries.

Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country-specific requirements for sending scanned copies of phytosanitary certificates are subject to frequent changes.

We encourage you to contact your local CFIA office responsible for the issuance of phytosanitary certificates if you have any questions or concerns.


Envoie de certificats phytosanitaires numérisées aux autorités compétentes durant la pandémie du COVID-19

L'ACIA travaille afin de supporter l'industrie pour éviter tout délai dans le processus de dédouanement pour les produits exportés durant la crise du COVID-19.

Certains pays ont avisés l'ACIA qu'ils accepteront des copies numérisées de certificats phytosanitaires. L'ACIA a donc mis en place des lignes directrices intérimaires pour le personnel d'inspection afin d'envoyer des copies numérisées de certificats phytosanitaires aux autorités compétentes de ces pays. Les versions papiers seront toujours émises selon le processus régulier pour les autres pays.

Étant donné que la pandémie de la COVID-19 évolue, les exigences spécifiques des pays pour envoyer des versions numérisées de certificats phytosanitaires sont sujets à des changements fréquents.

Nous vous encourageons à contacter votre bureau local de l'ACIA responsable de l'émission de certificats phytosanitaires si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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