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- 1. Eligible/ineligible product
- 2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
- 3. Production controls and inspection requirements
- 4. Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
- 5. Documentation requirements
- 6. Additional information
1. Eligible/ineligible product
Eligible
- Collagen from hides and skin only
- Gelatin from hides and skin only
Ineligible
- Collagen and gelatin from BSE identified countries.
- Collagen and gelatin derived from bones
Note
Collagen and gelatin are classified as "BSE related items" in Korea irrespective of the origin animals (including porcine and other animals). Therefore, only collagen and gelatin derived from skin and hide are considered eligible.
2. Pre-export approval by competent authority of the importing country
Establishments
The manufacturer and/or exporter of collagen and gelatin must be licensed under the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR). As per the SFCR, the manufacturer of the food commodity is to be compliant with the SFCR Part 4 – Preventive Controls.
Products
Currently, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency does not have information on pre-registration of products.
3. Production controls and inspection requirements
The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. A specific procedure is to be put in place.
The CFIA inspecting official must verify during a preventive control inspection that the establishment is aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country and has a specific export procedure in place.
The processing method must be documented and monitored. A production diagram must be provided, including Critical Control Points. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspector must ensure that what occurs on location corresponds to the production diagram.
Animal products for human consumption must come from animals that have passed an ante and post-mortem examinations in slaughterhouses which are under full-time veterinary inspection (for cattle only).
Imported Ingredients
The use of imported ingredients is acceptable, however, the operator must demonstrate through official documentation (for example, veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin) that the imported ingredients meets South Korea's requirements.
4. Labelling, packing and marking requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to meet all the requirements for labelling, packaging and marking requirements as per the importing country.
5. Documentation requirements
Canada has a negotiated certificate with Korea. Request for any modification of this certificate must be confirmed with the CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).
Certificate
- Veterinary health certificate for export of gelatin and collagen to Korea (HA2733).
Note
- A CFIA official veterinarian signs the veterinary certificate.
- Export certificates will not be issued for products that have left Canada.
6. Other information
Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment is accompanied by all necessary certificates.
Samples (personal or commercial) may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment.
It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these and any additional requirements with their importer.