In late fall 2019, plant exporters will be able to start requesting phytosanitary certificates through My CFIA.
Benefits of requesting a phytosanitary certificate using My CFIA
Exporters will save time by applying for a phytosanitary certificate online, through My CFIA. Rather than having to drive, fax, or email an application to a local CFIA office, industry members will be able to submit and pay for their certificate through the My CFIA portal. In addition, My CFIA users can also access the system 24/7 to track, manage, copy, and reuse their application for future requests. Using My CFIA may also lead to applications being processed faster than applications submitted through email, mail or fax. To learn about additional benefits, view our fact sheet My CFIA: What’s in it for a plant exporter like me.
Steps to take now
To take advantage of online phytosanitary certificates, plant exporters must sign up for a My CFIA account. If you do not already have one, you can learn how to sign up so you are ready to request phytosanitary certificates this fall.