The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The start date for implementation of CFIA’s updated policy on shelf stable pet food and treats is September 1, 2015. As reported earlier, CFIA and USDA have developed a new multiple use export zoosanitary certificate. After much industry consultation, it has recently been determined that this new multiple use export zoosanitary certificate validity timeframe will be based upon “shipments for export to Canada, departing US facilities within a 7 calendar day period. Once endorsed, these certificates must arrive at the Canadian border no more than 30 days from the first departure dateâ€. This change addresses the concerns raised regarding transportation issues (weather, breakdowns, etc..) that would have made the 7 day period difficult to meet and provides a significant window of time to facilitate the importation. Single shipment certificates will still be available. All pet food exporters in the USA are encouraged to contact their local USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services office in order to make arrangements to obtain the required certification.