Current status: Closed
Opened on March 18, 2023 and closed on June 16, 2023.
About the consultation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) led a 90-day public consultation to seek comments on the proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability), in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
The input gathered through this consultation will be used to improve the regulations, help Canada build a robust and effective livestock traceability system, and improve the Government of Canada's ability to respond quickly to animal health threats and other emergencies.
Who was the focus of this consultation
The CFIA sought comments from:
- livestock producers
- livestock owners
- operators of assembly points, feedlots and community pastures
- operators of veterinary hospitals, fairs, exhibitions and rodeos
- operators of abattoirs, rendering plants and dead stock collection centres
- livestock transporters
- exporters and importers of livestock
All comments were welcomed from industry, governments, the public, or other organizations or individuals.
Key topics for discussion
The CFIA sought feedback on:
- potential effects on business decisions and activities, such as human and financial resources
- potential effects on industry, market access and consumer confidence
- ways to harmonize and advance Canadian requirements for livestock traceability
- how feasible it is to implement the proposed requirements
What we heard
Final report
Related information
- Proposed Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) in the Canada Gazette, Part I
- Livestock identification and traceability
- Health of Animals Regulations
- Health of Animals Act
Guides
The following guides were developed to help regulated parties understand the proposed regulatory requirements:
- a guide for livestock producers and owners
- a guide for operators of livestock sites (abattoirs, assembly points, feedlots, etc.)
- a guide for exporters, importers and livestock transporters
- a guide for distributors of approved indicators
Proposed documents to be incorporated by reference
Contact us
Animal Health Directorate
Animal Health Programs Division
59 Camelot Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0Y9
Canada
Email: cfia.trace-trace.acia@inspection.gc.ca