Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Plants face ongoing threats from harmful pests—including insects, pathogens, and other organisms—that can arrive through cargo, packaging, firewood, or travellers’ baggage. The CFIA protects plants through comprehensive regulations, border controls, surveillance, quarantine measures, public education, scientific risk assessment and laboratory analysis. This integrated approach supports the sustainability, productivity, and safety of our agricultural and natural ecosystems. As … Read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations to encourage innovation, investment, research and competitiveness in Canada’s agriculture, horticulture, and ornamental sectors. The updates will benefit innovators, producers, and consumers by reinforcing Canada’s intellectual property framework for plant breeders in support of a more competitive environment that will deliver new and improved plant … Read more

Following detections outside of regulated areas, the CFIA has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB) to include three areas in Quebec (one municipal territory and two Regional County Municipalities) and part of one county in Nova Scotia. The full release is available online. Contact cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is protecting consumers from misleading food labels and advertisements. Since April 1, 2025, the Agency has issued $47,000 in financial penalties to businesses for inaccurate or misleading country of origin claims. The CFIA takes labelling issues seriously and is directly addressing the growing concern with Canadian food businesses over inaccurate and misleading … Read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached agreement with Mexico’s Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) on arrangements that will allow shipments of Canadian potatoes for consumption or processing to Mexico. This agreement will help expand market opportunities for Canada’s potato sector and support producers in exporting their high-quality products to … Read more

The Government of Canada announced a major expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products in Indonesia. Canadian exporters are now able to ship over-thirty-month (OTM) bone-in beef, and for the first time, pork and pork products. In addition, Indonesia has approved more Canadian facilities, further strengthening Canada’s export capacity to this dynamic market. … Read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that following engagement with CFIA officials, Mexico has updated its import requirements for eligible apples from Eastern Canadian provinces. The change allows the CFIA to inspect and register cold treatment facilities, eliminating the need for in-person inspections by Mexican officials and reducing costs for Canadian exporters. The full release … Read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is aware of public discussion regarding the proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. These amendments are not currently in place and have not been finalized. The CFIA has consulted with industry, associations and governments regarding the proposed amendments and will continue to do so. The … Read more

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Executive Director of the Animal Health Directorate and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, and the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Deputy CEO, Gavin Hall, issued a statement: “We are pleased to announce that the CFIA and the VMD have officially signed a Memorandum of … Read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has secured an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement with the Philippines as part of Canada’s ongoing preparedness activities, helping maintain access to the Philippine market while the CFIA carries out its mandate to protect animal health. This arrangement is intended to allow trade to continue from ASF-free areas … Read more