Requirements for Canadian Egg Imports into the U.S. Updated

Trade Update • October 16, 2024

ffective October 10, 2024 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) will not require a veterinary services permit for the U.S. import of non-shelf stable products containing egg as an ingredient for human consumption if proof of origin is provided with the entry documentation.

Examples of adequate proof of origin include: a foreign government issued meat inspection certificate, foreign government issued certificate of origin, bill of lading, invoice, package label, or document on official letterhead prepared by the manufacturer, shipper, or seller.

Exporter Responsibility

Import requirements are subject to change without prior notice. In the event of a new highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in commercial poultry, USDA APHIS may implement additional import permit requirements or other measures for food products containing eggs. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the exporter to verify the current U.S. import conditions with their importer before shipping.

The CFIA is considering discontinuing the health certificate CFIA/ACIA FA1002, which is currently issued for these products. An official notification will be provided regarding this decision.

Exporter Requirements

The existing notice which outlines exporter requirements will be amended in the coming days: United States of America – Export requirements for edible food products containing processed egg ingredients.

The latest APHIS import requirements for foods containing animal by-products may be found using the APHIS’ Veterinary Services Permitting Assistant (VSPA).

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