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We have revised the Meat return policy. For details, please refer to the Notice to industry.
Note: Incomplete forms or forms with false information will be automatically rejected
Application
Name of the applicant (company representative):
Name and address of the exporting company (as on the OMICFootnote 1):
Date of application:
Product being returned from (name of country):
Location of the product at time of application (name of port/city)
We hereby request permission to return to Canada the following product from country:
| Details of shipment | Product exported | Request to return: (if amount is less than amount exported, a letter of explanation must be provided) |
|---|---|---|
| Description: | ||
| Weight: (lbs/kg) | ||
| # of packaged units | ||
| Date of export: | From establishment #: | CFIA/ACIA OMICFootnote 1 number (1454 or other): |
Type of packaging:
Original seal #:
Seal # at time of return:
If original seal broken and replaced, then the Foreign government official's declaration for exported Canadian meat products being returned to Canada must accompany detailing:
- the reason for breaking and replacing seal
- the new seal number
Original container #:
Container # at time of return:
Scenario A
Shipment was in transit and did not reach country of destination or was off loaded at a port of transit but original seal is intact.
- Seal and container numbers must be verified at first seaport of entry in Canada by CFIA or CBSA
Note: Letter from exporter must accompany providing reason(s) for return of the shipment, name of the city/ country where currently the container is and that the shipment has the original Canadian seal.
- CFIA must approve the return and issue a permit before the shipment can be returned to Canada. The seal number that is on the return shipment must appear on the import permit.
Scenario B
Shipment refused on arrival and remained at point of entry under official control of importing country (customs, agriculture)
Note: Original seal intact.
- Foreign Government Official Declaration for Exported Canadian Meat Products Returned to Canada with Section 1 completed must be submitted.
Note: Letter from exporter must accompany providing reason(s) for return of the shipment, name of the city/ country where currently the container is.
- CFIA must approve the return and issue a permit before the shipment can be returned to Canada. The seal number that is on the return shipment must appear on the import permit.
Scenario C
Shipment was in transit and did not reach country of destination and seal was broken at port of transit by a competent authority or a third party officially recognized by the competent authority and a new official seal has been placed.
- Foreign Government Official Declaration for Exported Canadian Meat Products Returned to Canada with Section 1 completed must be submitted. CFIA must approve return and issue a permit before the container can be returned to Canada.
Note: Letter from exporter must accompany providing reason(s) for return of the shipment, name of the city/ country where currently the container is.
- If CBSA breaks the seal, the new seal number must be identified on a CBSA official document or
- In the case where the CCA seal is applied in the US, identified on the Transport and Entry form No 7512 or
- Any seal change by any other competent authority must be confirmed via official documentation
- CFIA must approve the return and issue a permit before the shipment can be returned to Canada. The seal number that is on the return shipment must appear on the import permit.
Scenario D
Shipment left point of entry and was refused at the receiving establishment. The shipment remained under official control of importing country at all times. If seal change occurred, it was documented as per scenario C above.
- Shipment remained under official control of importing country at all times. Foreign Government Official Declaration for Exported Canadian Meat Products Returned to Canada with Section 1 completed must be submitted. CFIA must approve return and issue a permit before the container can be returned to Canada.
- Consideration to authorize a return under this provision will only be given to Canadian meat and /or meat products that are in their original sealed and undamaged packaging. Any packaging that has been opened (for example, for sampling) must have occurred under the control of, or by, the CCA of the re-exporting country and documented accordingly.
Note: Letter from exporter must accompany providing reason(s) for return of the shipment, name of the city/ country where currently the container is.
- CFIA must approve the return and issue a permit before the shipment can be returned to Canada. The seal number that is on the return shipment must appear on the import permit.
Date and place of refusal:
Details:
Intended use upon return to Canada:
Product complies with provisions of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations:
Yes / No
- If not compliant describe the intended use.
(Note: Additional CFIA evaluation may be required depending on the information being provided in this box)
Shipment must be presented for re-inspection at a CFIA licensed establishment:
The following documents are attached (applicable only for return from countries other than USA):
- CFIA/ACIA OMIC (copy of 1454 or other) for Scenarios A, B, C and D
- exporter letter for Scenarios A, B, C or D (in English or French)
- Foreign government official's declaration for exported Canadian meat products being returned to Canada for Scenarios B, C or D (in English or French)
- copy of original bill of lading
CFIA authorization
Product may be returned to Canada under the following conditions
- Only intact, sealed, clean, undamaged shipping containers are permitted to be returned to Canada.
- Exporter letters for Scenarios A, B, C or D (in English or French).
- Foreign government official's declaration for exported Canadian meat products being returned to Canada for Scenarios B C or D (in English or French).
- An Animal Health import permit is required from CFIA Centre of Administration. Contact CFIA (Ottawa) 1-855-212-7695 or 613-773-5131 Email: cfia.permission.acia@canada.ca
- Shipment must be presented for inspection by CFIA in a facility for inspection at:
- Establishment number:
- Name and address:
- Seal and container numbers must be verified at 1st seaport of entry in Canada by CFIA or CBSA
Reason for refusal