Japan Earthquake: Information for Canadians Regarding Imported Food

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in coordination with other government and international partners, is constantly assessing the ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan as it evolves and taking appropriate actions as necessary to protect Canada's food system.

The CFIA has implemented enhanced import controls on all food and animal feed products from areas in Japan affected by the ongoing nuclear crisis. These products will not be allowed entry into the Canadian food and feed systems without acceptable documentation or test results verifying their safety. In addition, the CFIA has launched a sampling and testing strategy to monitor radiation levels of products being imported from Japan.

Canada’s actions complement steps taken by the Japanese government to ban the sale of food contaminated with radioactive material in Japan. These controls also add an additional safeguard to Canada’s existing import controls.

This information will be updated regularly.

• Fact Sheet: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Border Controls
• Questions and Answers: Food Safety and Japan Imports
• Testing for Radiation in Domestic and Imported Food

Information for the food industry

• Attestation for Importation of Japanese Food and Feed Products, Including Ingredients
• Questions and Answers: Laboratory requirements for product testing

Additional Information

• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
• Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada - Canada's response to the earthquake in Japan
• Health Canada - Information Update: No radiation at harmful levels will reach Canada
• Public Safety Canada - Japan Earthquake Information for Canadians
• World Health Organization - Japan nuclear concerns (food safety)