About the CFIA  

Animal Products Directorate

This section of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website provides information about the Animal Products Directorate which is responsible for the design of programs related to animals and food products derived from animals.

Animal Disease Surveillance Unit

The Animal Disease Surveillance Unit was created as a means of improving Canada's ability to recognize and deal with emerging animal disease problems.

Animal Health and Production

The Animal Health and Production Division's programs help prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases and determines eradication actions when required. The Division also helps protect the quality of animal production inputs by regulating products like medicated feeds and veterinary biologics. 

Fish, Seafood and Production

The Fish, Seafood and Production Division's programs set inspection requirements for federally registered fish and seafood processing facilities and imported products. The Division is responsible for the development of the Quality Management Program, the HACCP- based inspection program for federally registered processors. 

Food of Animal Origin

The Food of Animal Origin Division's programs set inspection requirements for federally registered meat, poultry, dairy and egg establishments inspection programs.