Share your thoughts: Canada's proposed national standards and framework for African swine fever compartments
Current status: Open
Opened on March 18, 2022 and will close on June 16, 2022.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on the proposed national standards and framework developed for African swine fever (ASF) compartments. These standards detail the requirements that the operator-level compartment program must meet should the decision be made to voluntarily implement the program.
The CFIA will assess all submitted operator-level / establishment ASF compartment programs against these requirements.
Join in: how to participate
- Watch the compartmentalization webinar by the Canadian Pork Council (CPC)'s Dr. Egan Brockhoff and CFIA's Dr. Penny Greenwood on the CPC website
- Review the supporting documents on the CPC website
- Read the proposed standards: Canada's National Standards for African Swine Fever Compartments
- Review the proposed framework for the responsibilities of all the various players in an ASF compartment program: Canada's National Framework for African Swine Fever Compartments
- Share your feedback online
Who is the focus of this consultation
The CFIA is seeking comments from:
- industry interested in participating in a compartment program
- other government organizations
Key themes for discussion
You are invited to share your feedback on Canada's proposed national standards and framework for ASF compartments, focusing on the following key themes:
- The requirements detailed in the national standards
- The roles and responsibilities outlined in the framework
Related information
Contact us
Animal Health Directorate
Animal Health Programs Division
59 Camelot Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0Y9
Canada
Email: cfia.ASFCompartments-CompartimentsPPA.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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