Importing food, plants or animals

Permits, policies, notices and foreign rules for food, plants or animals, animal products and by-products.

Services and information

Food

Permits, policies, notices and foreign rules

Plants

Permits, policies, directives, and guidance for importing plants and plant products

Animals

Rules for importing live animals, animal products and by-products

Organic products

Policies, directives, and guidance for importing organic products

Importer support

Contact information and guidance from the National Import Service Centre

My CFIA

Manage and track requests for licences, permits, and registrations online

Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)

Find applicable import requirements by commodity classification, origin, destination, or end use

Features

My CFIA

Learn more about My CFIA online services.

A blueprint for imports

Learn more about the agency's import programs.