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- The following facilities are approved to export ash lumber to the EU based on a systems approach described in the EU derogation including heat treatment and kiln drying.
Program: Plants
- This directive describes the requirements for the Seed Potato Quality Management Program (SPQMP).
Program: Plants
- Establishments involved with the exportation of non-propagative material containing niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seed, such as bird food, are subject to procedures which ensure compliance with United States…
Program: Plants
- This directive contains the requirements for the production of fruit tree nursery stock of Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp. for export, including ornamental species.
Program: Plants
- This directive contains the requirements for meeting the Canadian Plant Protection Export Certification Program (PPECP) for grapevine nursery stock, Vitis spp.
Program: Plants
- The Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program) is an official certification system for the export of wood products to countries requiring heat treatment prior to entry, including…
Program: Plants
- This directive summarizes the phytosanitary certification requirements for the export of untreated cedar wood products (Thuja spp.) including: lumber, logs, prefabricated buildings, and log houses.
Program: Plants
- Canadian seed exporters have five options to meet the United States (U.S.) import requirements for seed. This directive outlines the five options to certify seed exports from Canada to the United States (US…
Program: Plants
- This directive describes the Canadian Hay Certification Program (CHCP) which allows approved facilities to export hay which meets foreign phytosanitary import requirements. This directive has been revised to…
Program: Plants
- This document outlines the criteria and procedures used to approve and audit companies participating in the CGSP. It also provides guidelines to determine compliance under the CGSP.
Program: Plants