Latest update for importers and brokers of organic product

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

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that on June 10, 2021, the organic import and admissibility requirements for grain products from chapter 10 with the end use “Human consumption” will be incorporated into AIRS, in accordance with clause 357(3) of Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.

The importer/broker must confirm the possession of the certificate at the time of import in the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)

Starting 2022, importers of organic commodities for which the import requirements are included in AIRS will be required to submit a digital copy of the organic product certificate when declaring organic products online using the IID.

Questions or concerns can be directed to our Canadian regulatory group.