Guidance Document Repository
The CFIA is responsible for regulating the safety and quality of food, animal and plant health in Canada. CFIA's official Guidance Documents provide the Agency's functional direction to its front line staff regarding their compliance verification activities. They also provide guidance to regulated parties regarding program requirements.
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A note on Food Guidance
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force on January 15, 2019. As a result, the CFIA has developed updated guidance for food. This information is now available in the Guidance Finder: Food.
Food guidance developed under previous regulations has been archived.
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| Document Name | Activities | Date modified | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designated Border Ports of Entry for Feeder and Slaughter Horses Entering Canada from the United States | Humane Transport | 2013-03-18 | HTML |
| Provincial and Territorial Legislation Concerning Farm Animal Welfare | Humane Transport | 2014-07-30 | HTML |
| Transportation of Animals Program Compromised Animals Policy |
Humane Transport | 2013-11-05 | HTML |
| Humane Transportation of Animals: Information for the General Public | Humane Transport | 2016-05-16 | HTML |
| Transporting Horses in Canada: Is that Animal Fit for the Trip? | Humane Transport | 2013-03-19 | HTML |
| Livestock transport in Canada | Humane Transport | 2020-03-27 | HTML |
| Transporting animals during hot and humid weather | Humane Transport | 2020-05-28 | HTML |
| Transporting animals during cold weather | Humane Transport | 2020-05-28 | HTML |
| Enhancements to Horse Welfare in Canada | Humane Transport | 2014-10-14 | HTML |
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