Meat Products → Canada

CFIA controls; strict biosecurity

Details

Canada Food Inspection Agency controls meat imports. Most fresh meat from most countries is prohibited. Commercially processed meat from approved countries may be permitted. All meat products must be declared. Canada has specific restrictions related to BSE and avian flu. Enforcement in Canada carries fines from CAD 500 to CAD 5,000 under Customs Act R.S.C. 1985 c.1 s.12, s.153 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Leaving Canada with meat products is a separate question — restricted: Meat products for personal consumption may face export limits from Canada for animal-health documentation reasons; commercial quantities require an Export Health Certificate.

Quantity limit

Commercially processed from approved countries

Documentation required

• E311 declaration

Legal reference

Health of Animals Act

Leaving with this item

Meat products for personal consumption may face export limits from Canada for animal-health documentation reasons; commercial quantities require an Export Health Certificate.

Practical advice

Declare all meat products. Canada is strict about BSE risk countries.

Customs authority

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca