On January 6, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published directive D-98-08 Entry requirements for wood packaging material into Canada which includes details on the new shipborne dunnage program. At the time of publication the implementation deadline of the directive was July 6, 2023.
The CFIA’s forestry section has extended the implementation deadline by 4 months to allow more time for the industry to address implementation issues. As a result, full implementation of the shipborne dunnage program will be required by November 6, 2023. Email notification has been sent today to key partners and stakeholders.
For more information regarding the application of this directive, please consult a local CFIA office.