USDA’s APHIA has updated its list of zones in Canada that are subject to import restrictions of certain avian commodities. The current list includes five zones in British Columbia and one zone in Saskatchewan.
PCZ 236 in British Columbia
PCZ 237 in British Columbia
PCZ-238 in Saskatchewan
PCZ-239 in British Columbia
PCZ-240 in British Columbia
PCZ-241 in British Columbia
APHIS imposed these restrictions due to the diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic birds in Canada. Maps of the restricted zones are available on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) highly pathogenic avian influenza zones webpage.
Processed avian products and byproducts originating from or transiting a restricted zone, imported as cargo, must be accompanied by an APHIS import permit and/or government certification confirming that the products were treated in accordance with APHIS requirements.
Fully finished, non-shelf stable and/or non-commercially packaged and labeled food products containing pasteurized egg/egg product ingredients, originating from or transiting all of Canada must be accompanied by an APHIS import permit.
For the complete notice and more information please follow this link: Import Alert: Import Restrictions on Canada due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
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