Fresh fruits and vegetables standard container sizes and Ministerial exemptions – CFIA

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) has been updated to reflect repealed standard container sizes for fresh fruits and vegetables.

The interim paper declaration measure for missing Ministerial Exemptions is no longer required.

You can consult the Food Product Innovation: summary of changes for a list of foods that were included in this regulatory amendment.

For questions about Ministerial Exemptions, please contact a CFIA office by telephone.