D-08-05: Fruit Tree Export Program

Effective date: April 1, 2026
(third revision)

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. This program uses a systems approach to produce virus tested fruit tree nursery stock.

Latest revisions

This directive has been renamed and revised to reflect changes in terminology to support the integration of the Fruit Tree Export Program into the CFIA's digital platform. No changes have been made to the requirements of the program.

On this page

• Introduction
• Scope
• References
• Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms
• 1. General requirements
  • 1.1 Legislative authority
  • 1.2 Fees
  • 1.3 Pests covered by the Fruit Tree Export Program
  • 1.4 Regulated commodities
• 2. Specific requirements
  • 2.1 Program participation
  • 2.2 Certification levels
  • 2.3 Production requirements
  • 2.4 Records requirements
  • 2.5 Export of non-Fruit Tree Export Program origin material to the United States
  • 2.6 CFIA audit and testing requirements
  • 2.7 Non-compliance, suspension or revocation of registration
  • 2.8 Detection of a quarantine pest to Canada
  • 2.9 Corrective actions
• 3. Appendices
  • Appendix 1: Terms and conditions of the Fruit Tree Export Program
  • Appendix 2: Critical elements for the evaluation of the application, facility declaration and the facility Preventive Control Plan (PCP)
  • Appendix 3: CFIA sampling procedures for nematodes capable of vectoring viruses of fruit trees
  • Appendix 4: Facility Inventory Declaration
  • Appendix 5: List of countries accepting exports from the Fruit Tree Export Program
  • Appendix 6: List of approved facilities
  • Appendix 7: CFIA audit protocol
  • Appendix 8: List of fruit tree pests

Introduction

The international trade of fruit trees is a high-risk pathway for the movement of plant pests. Viruses and virus-like organisms are very common in the production of fruit trees. While some viruses are known to have a minor impact on infected trees, other viruses can cause very serious diseases and can lead to major crop losses for example in the case of Plum Pox Virus (PPV). Orchard trees that have been infected by viruses and most other virus-like organisms, cannot be cured. The only way to remove a virus from an orchard or a block of nursery trees is by destroying the infected host plants and by replanting with tested, clean trees. A virus certification program, like the one described in this document, which is based on the propagation of trees using nuclear material (called G1 in this document) that has been thoroughly tested, is the only way to produce nursery trees that are free of viruses and other virus-like organisms.

The virus certification program described in this document uses a systems approach to produce virus tested fruit tree nursery stock. Various independent components such as virus-testing, field inspection, isolation distances and vector control, all work together to minimize the presence and the spread of viruses.

The CFIA can certify fruit stock for export to a country that has import requirements within the testing and production standards contained in this directive. To qualify for export, the stock must also meet the importing country's requirements for freedom from other regulated pests.

This program was developed in accordance with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 14: The use of integrated measures in a systems approach for pest risk management, and Regional Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (RSPM) No. 24: Integrated Pest Risk Management Measures for the Importation of Plants for Planting into NAPPO Member Countries.

This program is an audit based program which uses integrated pest risk management measures as the basis for the phytosanitary certification of fruit trees. It is a stand-alone program, however, it is also designed to be compatible with the Canadian Nursery Certification Program (CNCP).

Further revisions are expected to:

• further harmonize the Fruit Tree Export Program with similar programs in the U.S.
• further harmonize the Fruit Tree Export Program with the Canadian Nursery Certification Program (CNCP) and provide nurseries interested in both the CNCP and the Fruit Tree Export Program with guidelines for a single, cohesive, streamlined program

Scope

This directive covers the requirements for participation in the Fruit Tree Export Program and is for the use of Canadian fruit tree producers, exporters, breeders, etc. and for CFIA staff involved in compliance with the program.

References

• D-83-44: Plant Health Policy Relating to the Production of Malus, Prunus and Pyrus spp. For Export
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8402:1994 Quality Management and Quality Assurance
• International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 5. Glossary of phytosanitary terms, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome (updated annually)
• ISPM No. 14. The use of integrated measures in a systems approach for pest risk management, FAO, Rome, 2002
• NAPPO, 2004. Regional Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 18. Guidelines for Phytosanitary Action Following Detection of Plum Pox Virus
• NAPPO 2009. Regional Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 35. Guidelines for the Movement of Stone and Pome Fruit Trees and Grapevines into a NAPPO Member Country
• NAPPO, 2005. Regional Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 24. Integrated Pest Risk Management Measures for the Importation of Plants for Planting into No. Member Countries

This document supersedes D-83-44 dated December 21, 1983 and all previous versions of D-08-05.

Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms

Definitions for terms used in the present document can be found in the Plant Health Glossary of Terms.

1. General requirements

1.1 Legislative authority

• Plant Protection Act, S.C. 1990, c. 22
• Plant Protection Regulations, SOR/95-212
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice, Canada Gazette: Part I (as amended from time to time)

1.2 Fees

The CFIA is charging fees in accordance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice. Anyone requiring other information regarding fees may contact any local CFIA office or visit our Fees Notice.

1.3 Pests covered by the Fruit Tree Export Program

Fruit trees are a pathway for the movement of a number of serious pests; therefore, plants produced under the Fruit Tree Export Program must originate from mother plants that have been tested by the CFIA for and found to be free from viruses and virus-like pathogens of concerns. A list of significant fruit tree pests that are covered under this program, as determined by the NAPPO Standard No. 35 (PDF).

Virus-testing methods follow closely those recommended by the International Symposium on Virus and Virus like Diseases of Temperate Fruit Crops, which is published every 3 years in the journal Acta Horticulturae. Contact the CFIA's Sidney Laboratory-Plant Viruses and Virus-like Diseases, British Columbia (B.C.) for a list of the virus-testing methods currently authorized or for details regarding specific testing methods.

1.4 Regulated commodities

All propagative plant parts of the genera Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp. intended for export.

2. Specific requirements

2.1 Program participation

In order to export Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp. nursery stock to the countries listed in appendix 5, the material must be produced under the Fruit Tree Export Program. Some countries may have additional import requirements, beyond the requirements of the program. Contact your local CFIA office for more information.

Facilities intending to participate in the Fruit Tree Export Program can apply by submitting a new service request through their My CFIA account by August 31st of the calendar year prior to planting. In subsequent years, a participant in good standing is not required to re-apply. If the participant withdraws or is removed from the program, another service request will be required for re-entry into the program.

To become an approved facility, the facility must:

• be located in Canada
• submit a service request in My CFIA
• develop a written Preventive Control Plan (PCP) (see appendix 2 for a checklist of items that must be included in the PCP) that clearly describes the procedures or processes designed to control a pest population to a level that meets the phytosanitary standard. The plan for the facility must meet the requirements described in section 2.3 and must describe an internal system being implemented to verify compliance
• designate a qualified individual to be the Program Manager (PM). The PM is vested with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement a phytosanitary management system that meets the requirements of the program. The PM may designate qualified personnel or contractors to assist in developing and implementing different components of the phytosanitary management system such as: pest management, record keeping and administration
• develop a phytosanitary management system to meet the administrative, plant identification and record-keeping requirements of the program (See section 2.4 of this directive for instructions regarding records requirements)
• complete a Facility Inventory Declaration that includes the varieties to be planted, their origin, the class of plantings, the total area to be planted, the field/block history for the past 2 years and the location of the fields/blocks to be planted, Universal Transverse Mercator grid reference (system of numerical coordinates to identify any point on the earth's surface) where possible, range road or lot and concession number, etc. as appropriate See appendix 4 for the Facility Inventory Declaration. Growers inventory records can be used instead of appendix 4 provided they contain the same information
• prepare a clear and detailed site map of the facility indicating anticipated cultivar locations
• Attach a copy of the facility's PCP to the service request
• participate in an authorization audit and demonstrate the ability to meet program requirements

2.1.1 Approval process

2.1.1.1 Document review

The CFIA will review the application submitted in My CFIA and the written PCP to verify that program requirements can be met.

2.1.1.2 Authorization Audit

The CFIA will complete an authorization audit to verify the PCP has been implemented at the facility. An audit report will be prepared and provided to the facility for their records.

2.1.1.3 Registration

Following a successful facility audit

• a unique registration number will be assigned to the approved facility
• confirmation of registration will be provided via My CFIA
• the facility will be listed in a central public registry on the CFIA website
  • Appendix 6 lists the Canadian facilities that are currently approved under the Fruit Tree Export Program

2.1.1.4 Registration transfer from the previous export program or to a new owner

a) Approved facilities that are being transferred from the D-83-44 export program to the Fruit Tree Export Program

Inspection, sampling and testing shall continue according to the new program. A starting point will be established based on the last date of sampling and testing under the previous program.

b) Facilities that are approved under either the D-83-44 program or the Fruit Tree Export Program and have been transferred to a new owner

A new owner of an approved facility shall:

• submit a new service request in My CFIA
• complete all the steps outlined in section 2.1
• either develop a new or update the previously written PCP, to ensure that it clearly describes the pest management for the facility, meets the requirements described in section 2.3 and describes an internal system to verify compliance
  See appendix 2 for a checklist of items that must be included in the PCP
• develop a new or update the previous phytosanitary management system to meet the administrative, plant identification and record-keeping requirements of the program (see section 2.4)

Inspection shall be carried out at least twice in the first year of ownership by the new owner and thereafter as described under this program. Sampling and testing shall continue according to the new program, with a starting point based on the last date of sampling and testing carried out in the block while registered with the previous owner.

2.2 Certification levels

All propagative material produced under this program must be derived from 1st generation stock and grown under conditions that mitigate the risk of re-infection. Generation 1 level material is produced at the CFIA Sidney Laboratory in Sidney, B.C., or other facilities approved in writing by the CFIA. The accession numbers relating to the plants tested at the CFIA Sidney Laboratory or other approved facilities must be retained for tracking purposes. At each stage of propagation, progeny plants drop to a lower certification level. The 4 certification levels are:

Generation 1 (G1):

(Synonym: Nuclear stock) Original mother plants tested for the viruses of concern by the CFIA Sidney Laboratory or a facility approved by the CFIA. The tests are done according to internationally accepted standards and the plants are maintained in isolation. Example: by tissue culture or in a sealed screen house (requirements available upon request) or other secure structure approved in writing by the CFIA and grown in accordance with the requirements of this directive.

This material must continue to be monitored for symptoms of viruses and tested as required by the CFIA.

Generation 1A (G1A):

(Synonym: Pre-elite) Material propagated from G1 mother plants and maintained in a fashion to mitigate the risk of re-infection or contamination, that is, as tissue culture or in a CFIA approved screen house or some other secure structure approved in writing by the CFIA and grown in accordance with the requirements outlined in this directive.

Generation 2 (G2):

(Synonyms: Elite, Primary increase block) Material must be propagated from G1 mother plants and grown in accordance with the requirements in section 2.3.2 of this directive.

Generation 3 (G3):

(Synonyms: Foundation, Secondary increase block) Material must be propagated from G1 or G2 mother plants, grown in accordance with the requirements in section 2.3.2 of this directive.

Generation 4 (G4):

(Synonyms: Certified, Nursery block) Material must be propagated from G1, G2 or G3 mother plants, grown in accordance with this directive. This is material most often grown for retail sale, that is, wholesale and retail nurseries.

2.3 Production requirements

2.4 Records requirements

A participating facility must maintain records on its premises. These records include:

a) records indicating the quantity, Latin (botanical) name, variety, rootstock, origin, date of introduction of fruit stock to the facility, date of propagation, field, nursery row planting and accession number. These records must be kept at the nursery for 7 years after the trees have been sold or removed. The use of appendix 4, Facility Inventory Declaration, for these records is suggested. Growers inventory records can be used instead of appendix 4 provided they contain the same information. Records must be updated to include material planted since the last systems audit;

b) the Facility Inventory Declaration must be updated whenever new material is planted or new blocks are established;

c) records of sale or plant movement, export invoices, export certification requests and copies of Phytosanitary Certificates issued. The records must list all fruit stock exported under the program. These records must be kept at the nursery for 7 years;

d) data collected from monitoring, control or eradication and surveillance activities. These records must be kept at the nursery for 2 years;

e) any cultural and treatment records including planting dates, spray records deblossoming, cultivation, virus monitoring, bud collecting, grafting and regrafting, quantities, etc. These records must be kept at the nursery for 2 years;

f) Site maps of the facility indicating planting blocks. These records must be kept at the nursery for 7 years.

All records must be maintained and retained in a manner so as to prevent accidental loss.

Upon request, records are to be made available to the CFIA. Failure to produce these records in a timely manner may jeopardize program registration status.

2.5 Export of non-Fruit Tree Export Program origin material to the United States

To obtain phytosanitary certification for the export of G4 nursery plants to the U.S. when the plant material or components of the plant material (for example, rootstock) did not originate in Canada, the following requirements apply:

a) the fruit tree nursery stock must originate from a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognized certification program (for example, approved state programs) or USDA approved nursery scheme (for example, certain European countries), that are also approved by CFIA for import into Canada

b) the fruit tree nursery stock must be planted and maintained according to the G4 requirements of this program

c) material imported from approved foreign sources may be self-rooted, grafted or budded and grown in Canada under the Generation 4 requirements. The plants may be exported to the U.S. if they meet the U.S. import requirements. As specified by the USDA requirements 7 CFR 319.37-5(b) the following declaration, with respect to the virus and virus-like pests, can be used on the phytosanitary certificate: "The requirements of 7 CFR 319.37-5(b) have been met". Any U.S. requirements for other pests must also be met before this declaration can be used. Although the parent stock of the re-exported plant material is not indexed in Canada, it will have been indexed in a U.S. approved or authorized program that is eligible for export to Canada;

For material that originates in an approved European country: in order to meet the post-entry requirements of 7 CFR 319.37-7 for material that originates in an approved European country, the material must be grown for a minimum of 2 growing seasons under the Fruit Tree Export Program before becoming eligible to be exported to the U.S.;

d) except as described previously in c), this imported material cannot be further propagated and re-exported to the U.S.

e) other import requirements for regulated pests not dealt with under this program, must also be met

2.6 CFIA audit and testing requirements

The CFIA will conduct 1 systems audit per year and a minimum of 1 surveillance audit during the production season at a time when disease expression can be observed in the plant material. Audits will take place at a time agreed to by CFIA and the approved facility. Facility management representation during the audit is recommended.

The systems audit is a review of the organizational structure, procedures, processes and resources used in implementing the program at the approved facility. This audit will assess all system elements of this policy using the checklists in appendix 2 and may include a hands-on product and/or block/field inspection for viral symptoms or other regulated pests.

The surveillance audit involves an inspection of the plant material, culture of plant material and documents in the facility to ensure that these conform to the requirements of the program.

All G2, G3 and G4 blocks must be audited by a CFIA inspector at least once during each growing season and at other times as deemed necessary by the inspector to ensure that the program requirements are met. The audit includes the stock, the land and any associated documentation.

If an inspector suspects that material may be infested with a regulated pest, samples of plant parts or the soil surrounding the plants may be taken and tested, at the facility's expense, in order to ensure that the approved block continues to meet the requirements of this program.

2.6.1 Testing requirements

Any testing for viruses, virus-like diseases, phytoplasmas or viroids must be carried out by the CFIA's Sidney Laboratory or a laboratory authorized by the CFIA. Any testing for pests other than viruses must be carried out by the CFIA's Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield) or a laboratory authorized by the CFIA. All testing for pests and diseases will be at the expense of the approved facility. For more information on the testing procedures, contact CFIA's Sydney Laboratory or Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield).

2.7 Non-compliance, suspension or revocation of registration

The CFIA may suspend a facility from the program if any non-compliance is found that threatens the integrity of the program. Elements of the program of a non-critical nature which are evaluated as not in compliance during the surveillance or systems audit must be corrected within a timely fashion, as determined in consultation with the CFIA.

The program does not limit the regulatory actions which may be taken in response to violations of the Plant Protection Act. The PM must attend the authorization and annual systems audits and is responsible for ensuring appropriate corrective actions are undertaken.

The CFIA will determine if the facility should be removed from the program and must notify the facility that their registration status is revoked and that they are no longer able to export plants.

Non-compliance with any requirements in this directive may result in the registered status of the facility being suspended, until corrective action has been implemented or revoked.

Registration of a block may be suspended, at the discretion of the inspector, if tests are positive for any regulated virus or virus-like pest.

If corrective action is feasible and is undertaken within 1 growing season, the block may be reinstated. Any infected material and its progeny or parents will cease to be eligible for export under this program until pest freedom can be re-established and confirmed.

If corrective action is not feasible or is not undertaken within the growing season, the block will be removed from the registration and the facility will be prohibited from shipping plants under the program.

Any plant material, infected or suspected of being infected with a graft transmissible regulated virus or virus-like organism and its progeny or parents at subsequent or previous certification levels will cease to be eligible for export under this program until pest freedom can be re-established and confirmed.

2.7.1 Re-registration of blocks

When a facility wishes to re-register a block, the CFIA will evaluate the block on a case-by-case basis. The CFIA will only re-register such a block, if it is satisfied that the block meets the criteria for the requested level of certification. Significant sampling and testing over a period of time, may be required before the CFIA is confident that the block meets the criteria.

2.8 Detection of a quarantine pest to Canada

If a quarantine pest to Canada is detected in an approved facility, the movement of plants domestically and internationally from that facility will be prohibited until the pest is eradicated or is under official control.

The CFIA inspector must notify the facility by a Notice of Prohibition / Restriction of An Activity that the facility is no longer able to ship regulated plants within Canada or to any country in which the pest is a regulated quarantine pest. In addition, the facility in question must be informed in writing of the corrective actions required for compliance. Depending on the severity of the pest infestation, the facility may be suspended from the program.

2.9 Corrective actions

When appropriate corrective actions have been taken and the facility meets all the requirements of an authorization audit and all other conditions of this directive, the CFIA may allow reinstatement in the program.

3. Appendices

Appendix 1: Terms and conditions of the Fruit Tree Export Program

Conditions for exporting fruit tree nursery stock under the program:

1. any facility intending to participate in the Fruit Tree Export Program must submit a service request through their My CFIA account prior to August 31st of the calendar year prior to planting
2. only fruit tree nursery stock of Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp., derived from a G1 mother plant tested in Canada or at a facility approved by the CFIA and produced according to the program requirements are eligible for export as Canadian approved material
3. the participant must develop a written Preventive Control Plan (PCP) to describe the processes used in their systems approach to address the requirements of this directive. A systems approach is defined as the integration of different pest management measures at least 2 of which act independently and which cumulatively achieve the appropriate level of phytosanitary protection (ISPM No. 5)
4. pest management strategies, according to provincial recommendations, must be followed to control harmful organisms. The facility must describe the schedules they are following in their PCP
5. records, as described in the program, must be maintained at the approved facility. Records must include the registration numbers of the facility that produced the plants and a list of all suppliers providing plants and products for export. Site maps indicating the location of the participating blocks within the facility must be maintained. Records of sale and distribution of the stock produced under the program must be maintained and kept for 7 years. All records must be made available to the CFIA upon request
6. any fruit tree nursery stock intended for export must be inspected by a CFIA authorized inspector prior to export
7. appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that the plants to be exported are packaged and stored in a manner to preclude contamination by regulated pests and to remain practically free of other injurious pests
8. CFIA must be notified immediately of any change in the identity of the Program Manager at the facility and of any finds of significance (that is, viral symptoms on plants, atypical or uncommon pest damage or symptoms are observed, when other regulated pests are suspected)

Appendix 2: Critical elements for the evaluation of the application, facility declaration and the facility Preventive Control Plan (PCP)

• Checkbox: 1. Has the facility developed and implemented a Preventive Control Plan (PCP) that meets the requirements of the program
• Checkbox: 2. Does the PCP describe, specify, all details (when, where, by whom, how, what is done if pests are found) the procedures for:
  • Checkbox: 2.1 examination of plant material entering an approved facility
  • Checkbox: 2.2 examination of production areas (Is there a site map of the facility provided in the application?)
  • Checkbox: 2.3 examination of shipping areas and export shipments
  • Checkbox: 2.4 pest controls
  • Checkbox: 2.5 handling, storage and delivery areas
  • Checkbox: 2.6 ensuring that all pest finds are entered into a Pest Log and that the Program Manager (PM) and the CFIA are notified immediately of any pest finds of significance
  • Checkbox: 2.7 ensuring that the persons designated to carry out particular components of the PCP are qualified to do so
• Checkbox: 3. Does the facility have a system in place to ensure that only eligible nursery stock that complies with the requirements described in this directive is certified under the program
• Checkbox: 4. Records management: (see section 2.4)
  • Checkbox: 4.1 Are they kept for 7 years
  • Checkbox: 4.2 Is there a responsible person named
  • Checkbox: 4.3 Do the records adequately record import and export examinations, verifications, corrective or preventive actions ordered, invoices, list of all suppliers providing plants and products, proof of Canadian or U.S. origin, export invoices, export certification requests and copies of Phytosanitary Certificates issued, data collected from monitoring, treatment, control or eradication and verification activities

Appendix 3: CFIA sampling procedures for nematodes capable of vectoring viruses of fruit trees

The following recommendations apply to the sampling of soil for the purpose of testing for the presence of virus-vectoring nematodes such as Xiphinema spp. and Longidorus spp. These are long, delicate, ectoparasitic nematodes. Sampling and handling techniques are designed to minimize nematode damage, to optimize recovery. Any questions regarding these procedures, including unusual situations where these procedures do not seem to apply, may be addressed by contacting the CFIA Nematology Laboratory. The contact information for the CFIA Nematology Laboratory is listed at the end of this appendix.

Composite sampling: soil samples shall be submitted as a composite sample of a minimum of 40 individual sub-samples obtained from sites of 0.2 hectares to 2 hectares or of 20 individual sub-samples obtained from sites of 0.2 hectares or less. Where sites are greater than 2 hectares, additional composite samples should be taken, such that each composite sample represents no more than a 2 hectare portion. For example, if the site to be sampled is 3 hectares, the area should be divided into 2 portions of 1.5 hectares each and 2, 40 subsample composite samples should be submitted. When large sites are divided in this manner, this must be noted on the label. (Sampling results from contiguous portions will apply to the entire site sampled). When possible, submit entire composite samples. Otherwise, mixing and subsampling of composite samples should be performed with care, ensuring root tissue is included.

Sampling pattern: sampling of fallow or cover crop, pre-planting sites should follow a structured pattern rather than randomly walking the block/field. For row crops, a zig-zag pattern along the rows, alternating between adjacent rows and collecting sub-samples within the drip line or root zone, is recommended. Nematodes are usually found in proximity to young host roots (including weeds).

Manner of collection: each soil sub-sample shall be collected using a soil core probe (or other similar device) of minimum dimensions 2.5 cm × 30 cm. Larger diameter probes, trowels or narrow shovels may be used, providing that all the sub-samples are collected in the same manner. The top 2 and a half to 5 centimetres of soil should be removed from the sample, since extreme environmental conditions render this portion of the soil inhospitable to nematodes.

Depth of sampling: nematodes will be found where moisture is adequate and in association with young roots of host plants. Optimum depth of collection is usually 10 to 20 cm. Dry surface soil may be discarded. Sampling of established fruit trees may require sampling to depths of up to 90 cm. Root tissue from the fruit trees should be included with the sample.

Conditions for sampling: sampling should be carried out when the soil is moist but not overly saturated.

Conditions for handling: samples should be placed into polyethylene bags which are then sealed in order to keep the soil moist. It is important to protect from heat, freezing and direct sunlight. Samples should be stored at approximately 10°C. Coolers should be used for temporary storage and transportation.

Conditions for shipping samples: samples should be well cushioned for shipping. For example, sample bags could be cushioned with bubble packing or styrofoam chips, with cold (not frozen) gel pacs. Jarring or severe bumping of the samples can damage the nematodes sufficiently to seriously compromise recovery and identification.

Labelling: each composite sample should be labelled with:

1. sample identification number
2. facility name and address
3. the collection date
4. location of the collection site
5. name and variety of the crop last grown in the soil
6. name and variety of the crop currently growing or to be grown in the soil
7. information identifying other samples taken from contiguous areas, when the total area has been subdivided for sampling and submission purposes

Destination for identification:

Ottawa Plant Laboratory, Nematology Lab
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield)
3851 Fallowfield Road, Building 201
Ottawa, Ontario K2J 4S1

Appendix 4: Facility Inventory Declaration

• Facility name
• Registration number
• Program Manager
• City
• Province
• Range or country
• Telephone number
• Date

Appendix 5: List of countries accepting exports from the Fruit Tree Export Program

• United States

Appendix 6: List of Canadian approved facilities

Approved facilities

Appendix 7: CFIA audit protocol

Approval process

Document review

The CFIA will review the application and Preventive Control Plan (PCP) to ensure the phytosanitary management system contains all the required elements outlined in appendix 2 and that it is sufficient to meet the requirements of the program. The CFIA may require the facility to revise or rewrite their PCP or phytosanitary management system prior to proceeding to the next step in the approval process. Once CFIA has determined that the PCP and phytosanitary management system meets the requirements of the program, the CFIA will complete an authorization audit at the facility.

Authorization Audit

CFIA will complete an authorization audit at the facility and prepare an Audit Report summarizing the findings. The purpose of this audit is to determine whether a facility has the infrastructure and staff in place to successfully implement its PCP and phytosanitary management system and to meet the requirements of the program.

Facility registration and approval

Once the authorization audit has been completed and the CFIA is satisfied that the facility can effectively implement all the requirements of the program, the facility's registration will be approved. Each facility approved under the program will be assigned a unique registration number by the CFIA. The registration number permits traceback to the particular approved facility where the fruit stock was produced.

Separate facilities under autonomous management will each receive a unique registration number and will be approved and audited separately.

The CFIA public website will include the name(s) and address(es) of all approved facilities on the program. Should a facility withdraw or have their program registration suspended or revoked, the facility's name and address will be removed from the central registry and the facility will not be permitted to export or otherwise ship plant material under the program.

Appendix 8: List of fruit tree pests

Fruit trees are a pathway for the movement of a number of serious pests. A list of pests has been developed within the following NAPPO Standard:

NAPPO 2009. Regional Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 35. Guidelines for the Movement of Stone and Pome Fruit Trees and Grapevines into a NAPPO Member Country (PDF)