CFIA publishes revised Wood Packaging Materials Directives

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is publishing the revised directive D-98-08 Entry requirements for wood packaging material into Canada that includes the new shipborne dunnage program.

In April 2021, the CFIA announced that a new shipborne dunnage program would be implemented, as detailed in the risk management document RMD 20-02.

In February 2022 a consultation took place on the revised directive. The CFIA is now ready to publish a final version of the directive. The directive, including the new shipborne dunnage program, will be fully applicable as of July 6th, 2023. 

For more information regarding the application of that directive, please consult with a local CFIA office.