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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
- Porcine gelatin of Canadian origin only
Ineligible
- Gelatin from other animal sources
2. Pre-export approval by competent authority of the importing country
Establishments
The manufacturer and/or exporter of 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.
Currently, CFIA is not aware whether any pre-registration of establishment is required. It is strongly recommended that this be confirmed by working with their Chinese importer.
Products
Currently, CFIA is not aware whether any pre-registration of product is required. It is strongly recommended that you work with your Chinese importer to determine if this is required, and take steps accordingly.
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 inspector 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.
Manufacturer's declaration
All export requests must be accompanied by a Manufacturer's declaration that has been completed on a company letterhead and signed by an authorized person of the food manufacturing establishment/facility. The following information must be included:
- product name on label
- establishment ID number/establishment registration number
- lot number
- names and origin of ingredients of animal origin
- Note: only Canadian porcine gelatin is permitted for export to China.
- animal species (porcine)
- if applicable, description of acidic treatment used
- storage location
- any other relevant information
Note: CFIA inspectors will verify that the manufacturer's declaration is completed appropriately and reserve the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product.
Traceability
The manufacturer must develop and implement control programs to demonstrate that products produced for the Chinese market meet applicable requirements and to assure complete segregation when both eligible and ineligible products are present on the premises.
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 China. Request for any modification of this certificate must be confirmed with the CFIA's Food Import Export Division.
Certificate
- Veterinary health certificate for the export of gelatin for human consumption to China (HA 2815).
Note
- the veterinary certificate is signed by a CFIA official veterinarian
- 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 commercial shipment.
It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these and any additional requirements with their importer.