Temporary SFC licence conditions for importing lettuce from the U.S.
Effective September 28, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will again add a temporary condition to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable import licences, which will require sampling and testing of some California romaine lettuce prior to import into Canada.
The temporary conditions will be required from September 28 to December 22, 2022.
Complete details on the Safe Food for Canadians licence conditions and other existing import requirements are outlined here:
- Notice to Industry: Fall 2022 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States
- Import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States (2022)
- Notice to industry: Temporary Safe Food for Canadians licence conditions for importing romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce from the U.S.
Source: Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)
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