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- 1. Eligible/ineligible product
- 2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
- 3. Product specifications
- 4. Production controls and inspection requirements
- 5. Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
- 6. Documentation requirements
- 7. Other information
1. Eligible/ineligible product
1.1 Eligible
According to the list of Harmonized System (HS) codes available on Türkiye's health certificate. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the product being exported will be covered by the certificates issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
1.2 Ineligible
No information is known regarding ineligible products.
2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
2.1 Country
Canada is authorized to export dairy products.
2.2 Establishments
The manufacturing of dairy products must be under the official oversight of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and be licensed under the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR).
This country has adopted the requirements of the European Union. See the link of the European Union for further dairy export requirements.
2.3 Products
No information is known regarding products registration.
2.4 Import permit
No information is known regarding the requirement for an import permit.
3. Product specifications
This country has adopted the requirements of the European Union. See the link of the European Union for further dairy export requirements.
4. Production controls and inspection requirements
This country has adopted the requirements of the European Union. See the link of the European Union for further dairy export requirements.
5. Labelling, packaging, and marking requirements
Although this country has adopted European Union (EU) requirements, Türkiye applies the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Labeling and Provision of Information to Consumers and The Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Nutrition and Health Claims. These regulations were developed in accordance with European regulations.
The exporter must work closely with the importer to ensure that their products comply with the labeling, packaging and marking requirements of the importing country.
6. Documentation requirements
Canada does not have negotiated bilateral certificate with Türkiye. This country has adopted EU requirements, and the certificate issued for dairy products has been developed accordingly. Request for any additional statements must be confirmed by CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).
Certificate
Veterinary health certificate for dairy products derived from milk of cows, ewes, goats and buffaloes for human consumption intended for exportation to the Republic of Türkiye (CFIA/ACIA FA1006)
Note
- The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector
- Halal certification may be required. The importer and exporter are responsible for providing the required halal certification for exported dairy products. The CFIA is not involved in the halal certification
- Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada
7. Other information
Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates. Work closely with your importer.
Samples (personal or commercial) of dairy products may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer and/or at the border inspection post where the products will be shipped.
See European Union for further dairy export requirements.
Relevant links
- Canadian Dairy Information Centre, link to the Canadian Acts, Regulations, Codes and Standards
- Dairy Farmers of Canada
- Canadian Sheep Federation
- Veterinary drugs
- World Organisation of Animal Health
- Reportable diseases: Terrestrial animal
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Turkish only)