Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Meat Products → Canada
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
RESTRICTED
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.
Quantity limit
Commercially processed from approved countries
Documentation required
- E311 declaration
Legal reference
Health of Animals Act
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