Canada Requests Feedback on Dairy Import Updates

Trade Update • Feb. 20, 2026

Key Points

  • Canada’s CBSA is seeking input on updates to Memorandum D10-18-7 regarding dairy imports.
  • Updates also involve revisions to the Import Control List (ICL).
  • Stakeholders must submit consolidated comments in track changes.
  • Deadline for submissions: End of Day, March 5, 2026.
  • Feedback should be sent to Stephanie Nakamura, Senior Program Officer at Stephanie.Nakamura@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
Canadian flag with milk carton and cheese representing Canada dairy import update

T​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​he Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reviewing updates to Memorandum D10-18-7, which covers the importation of specific dairy products and adjustments to the Import Control List. The Tariff Policy Unit requests feedback from stakeholders to ensure the proposed changes reflect current trade and compliance requirements. Interested parties should submit consolidated comments using track changes to the designated officer by March 5, 2026, enabling informed updates to Canada’s dairy import regulations.

Submission Instructions

  • Recipient: Stephanie Nakamura, Senior Program Officer
  • Email: Stephanie.Nakamura@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
  • Format: Consolidated comments with track changes applied to attached documents
  • Deadline: March 5, 2026, EOD

Purpose of the Review

  • Ensure that dairy import regulations align with current trade agreements and industry standards.
  • Update the Import Control List (ICL) for accuracy and compliance.

For additional information, the Border Commercial Consultative Committees (BCCC) Secretariat BCCC can be reached at: bccc-ccacf@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

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