Imports

The meat import program is designed to ensure imported meat products are equivalent to Canadian standards. The main considerations are consumer protection (public health) and prevention of introduction of a serious epizootic disease (animal health). 

• Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures
  • Chapter 10 - Imports
• Modification to the procedure for notification for inspection of US meat imports
  • Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool
• CFIA audits of meat inspection programs in other countries
  • Previously published reports on audits are available in archives maintained by Library and Archives Canada.