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- 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
- The Canadian Green Sawn Wood Certification Program (CGSWCP) is a system-based phytosanitary program administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The program provides the basis for the…
Program: Plants
- The following plant taxa are classified as Not Authorized Pending Pest Risk Analysis (NAPPRA) when intended for planting. These plant taxa are prohibited entry until a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) is completed…
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
- This directive establishes the criteria that will be used by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for approval of companies under the CGSP. In addition, this directive outlines the procedures that must…
Program: Plants
- This directive provides the phytosanitary import requirements for fresh temperate fruit and tree nuts.
Program: Plants
- This directive describes the process for Canadian processing facilities to apply and be approved by the CFIA to manufacture grain screening pellets for export to the U.S.
Program: Plants
- To export certain forage products to Japan or the Republic of Korea, Canadian facilities must be part of the Forage (Heated) Export Program.
Program: Plants
- Canadian canary seed (Phalaris canariensis) exported to Mexico for end use as bird food must be processed in a facility approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Program: Plants
- Canadian wild rice (Zizania palustris L. and Z. aquatica L.) intended for export to China must be processed, stored and exported by Canadian companies that are approved under this audit-based compliance…
Program: Plants