Animal and Animal Product Imports

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulates the imports of products such as:

• animal pathogens
• live animals, semen and embryos
  • pets
• veterinary biologics

Some animals and products must also meet the requirements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

The CFIA also has several programs and services for commercial importers. These include:

• Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)
• Frequent Importers Release System (FIRST)
• Import Service Centres
• Info Kit for Brokers
• Pre-Arrival Review System

Delivery of the Travellers' Program for the personal importation of food, plant and animal products has become the responsibility of the Canada Border Services Agency. For more information on the program, visit the Canada Border Services Agency's website or the Be Aware and Declare website.