Simplified import documentation for pet food products from the US

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

As of January 21, 2025 the Importer’s Statement of Compliance is no longer required for shipments of pet food products (pet food, treats, and supplements) imported from the United States.

Each shipment of pet food products must be accompanied by a commercial invoice and a zoosanitary export certificate issued by the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services. The commercial invoice must list the products in the shipment and the amounts, and it must clearly reference the zoosanitary export certificate number.

There will be a 3-month transition period until April 21, 2025 where shipments will still be accepted with the Importer’s Statement of Compliance. By the end of the transition period all commercial invoices must include the certificate number.

Questions may be directed to the import team for animal products and by-products at APABPImport@inspection.gc.ca