Guidelines for the Preparation of Export Certificates by...

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April 22, 2014

Guidelines for the Preparation of Export Certificates by the Canadian

pet food industry

This document contains CFIA guidelines for preparation by the Canadian pet food industry of

documentation requested for certification of pet food prior to export, the exporters must ensure that

they have the required certificate endorsed, and have their importer confirm with the specific importing

country as well as the Border Inspection Port that the certificate is completed in an acceptable fashion

for the specific consignment.

I- Roles and Responsibilities for Exporters:

Exporters have full responsibility for ensuring that all applicable requirements of the importing

country are met and for providing satisfactory evidence to that effect to the CFIA veterinarian before

export is authorized and appropriate certificate issued.

They must also have qualified and legally responsible personnel to prepare, sign and provide the

“Exporter Declaration” as well as to provide any supporting documents as necessary (i.e., additional

attestation, laboratory tests, etc.) in order to get an export certificate issued.

In some circumstances and in order to avoid duplication of documentation submitted to the CFIA

district office, one declaration could cover several export certificates requested for different shipments

on the same day and under the same import permit.

For advice and guidance on Export Health Certificates, exporters should contact the CFIA Animal

Health district office of their area location. They will confirm whether a certificate is available and will

be able to provide them with an electronic version of the certificate.

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Each shipment must be accompanied by an export certificate signed by a CFIA Veterinarian. The

health export certificate must be signed before the shipment leaves Canada. The CFIA will not issue an

export certificate after the shipment had left Canada

I.1. Request for Certification

These requests vary depending on whether or not there is an existing process for the export of pet

food, and if a negotiated certificate is readily available.

In circumstances where there is an established or officially negotiated certificate, the exporter

declaration must include the specific reference number issued by the exporter on the first page of the

health export certificate submitted for signature and specific attestations as mentioned below for each

country. In some cases, additional documentation is also required such as laboratory testing results

issued by accredited laboratories and/or copy of export certificates issued by third countries in case of

finished pet food contains imported ingredients

In some circumstances where there is not an existing certificate negotiated by the CFIA and the

country to which the pet food is destined. It is the exporter's responsibility to determine what the

importing country requirements are for his/her commodity prior to making an application to the CFIA.

The exporter must assume all commercial risk related to that export. Once the documents have been

obtained, the CFIA must ensure that the exported product meets the importing country's zoosanitary

requirements and issue an in house certificate HA2341.

When exports are covered by an in house certificate HA2341, the exporter should submit a declaration

to describe the product and add a statement on that declaration to discharge the CFIA from any

commercial risk related to that export. The information contained in the declaration should reflect the

import conditions provided by the exporter.

When an HA 2341 is issued for export of pet food containing rendered material such as animal meal or

animal fats to countries which do not require an export certificate such as Japan, Hong Kong. In this

particular case, the exporter should only provide a copy of the packing slip as supporting

documentation. This certificate is not required for pet foods that do not contain rendered material.

II. Role and Responsibilities of CFIA

Certification requirements and conditions are established through bilateral negotiations with regulatory

veterinary authorities of importing countries. CFIA staff is responsible for negotiating on sanitary and

phytosanitary conditions and other technical requirements, and to negotiate to resolve bilateral

technical market access issues at the technical working level.

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To support Canadian pet food exports, the CFIA has produced guidelines that summarize the import

requirements of foreign countries which are based on the best available information. Importing country

requirements change on an ongoing basis and the CFIA constantly updates this information.

The CFIA helps and facilitates exports of pet food products by:

•maintaining a strong and credible system for inspection of animal products and by-products including

pet food to verify compliance with importing country requirements;

•helping exporters to understand and meet the requirements of foreign countries;

•negotiating with foreign countries to eliminate differences in interpretation of inspection requirements

to reach agreement on market access conditions acceptable to all concerned;

•certifying exports as meeting requirements agreed upon with the importing country.

Obligations of Certifying Veterinarians

Certifying veterinarians should:

i. be authorized by the Veterinary Authority of the exporting country to sign international veterinary

certificates (see glossary);

ii. Only certify matters that are within their own knowledge at the time of signing the certificate such as animal health statements , or that have been separately attested by another competent party (e.g.

slaughterhouse veterinarian, inspectors from other CFIA programs or the provincial government,

officials from foreign countries etc.);

iii. Sign only at the appropriate time certificates that have been completed fully and correctly. Where

a certificate is signed on the basis of supporting documentation, the certifying veterinarian should

possess that documentation before signing; and

iv. Have no conflict of interest with respect to the commercial aspects of the animal products being

certified and be independent from the commercial parties.

III. Free sale declaration

The production and the sale of pet food in Canada are currently not regulated by the Government of

Canada. Therefore, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency does not control the sale of pet food in

Canada, unless it is notified that a pet food poses an animal health risk.

However, a free sale declaration may be issued by the CFIA if it has been officially requested by the

authorities of the importing country.

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IV. Glossary of terms

Accredited Laboratories: means laboratories accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)

http://palcan.scc.ca/SpecsSearch/TLSearchForm.do

or any laboratory accredited by The Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA)

http://www.cala.ca/

Additional certification: means other than export certificate issued by the competent authority of the

exporting country to meet the Canadian import requirements for the specific animal product origin

ingredient. This certification is required as supporting information for export certification of finished

pet food containing these imported animal origin ingredients from Canada to third countries in order to

meet their requirements.

Animal by-products: means entire bodies or parts of animals, products of animal origin or other

products obtained from animals, which are not intended for human consumption.

Animal Digest: material which results from chemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and un-

decomposed animal tissue that includes poultry digest. The animal tissues used may be hair, horns,

teeth, hooves and feathers.

Canned pet food means heat-processed pet food contained within a hermetically sealed container;

Edible: means fit for use as human food

Exporting country means a country from which commodities are sent to another country called

Importing country.

Flavouring innards: means a liquid or dehydrated derived product of animal origin used to enhance

the palatability values of pet food. Also called a digest which refers to animal protein such as muscle

and soft tissue that undergo a digestive process. These ingredients are hydrolyzed or "digested" to

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break down the animal protein into peptides in a manner similar to digestion in the body. The resulting

digest is in a liquid, a paste or powder.

Hermetically sealed container: means a container that is designed and intended to be secure against

the entry of microorganisms; (mostly clostridium botulinum)

Inedible Products: condemned products that are not fit for human consumption; or non-condemned

products treated by the operator as condemned meat products; and products which are by their nature

not edible (feathers, hides, hair, manure, intestinal contents, etc.)

Ingredients: mean all constituents that enter into pet food composition. It includes but not only, raw

material, meat and bone meal, fats, vegetables, seeds, vitamins, etc…

Meat: means the edible part of a carcass that is the muscle associated with the skeleton, tongue,

diaphragm, heart, gizzard or mammalian oesophagus, with or without accompanying and overlying fat,

together with those parts of the bones, skin, sinews, nerves, blood vessels and other tissues that

normally accompany the muscle and are not ordinarily removed in dressing a carcass,

Meat and bone meal: is defined as processed animal (ruminant, porcine or avian species) protein

intended for animal consumption, subjected to a thermal processing (rendering).

Meat by -product: means parts of carcasses of ruminant, porcine and avian species, other than meat,

derived from slaughtered animals. It includes lungs, spleen, kidneys, brain, livers, blood, bone,

stomachs and intestines freed of their contents. It does not include hair, horns, teeth and hooves,

Poultry means all domesticated birds used for production of meat.

Processed animal proteins or proteins:

1- According to EU definition: means animal protein derived entirely from Category 3 raw

material (ovine meal, bovine meal, poultry, fish meal etc….)

2- For other countries : Meat and bone meal from animal origin means the solid protein products

obtained when animal tissues are rendered

Raw material: means unprocessed animal by-product, may also refer to fresh meat that has not been

subjected to any treatment irreversibly modifying its organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics.

This includes frozen meat, chilled meat, minced meat and mechanically recovered meat

Ruminant: means ovine, caprine, bison and bovine animals

Official authorities or Competent Authority means the Veterinary Authority or other Governmental

Authority of a Member Country having the responsibility and competence for ensuring or supervising

the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, international veterinary certification.

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OIE: World Organization for Animal Health

http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/official-disease-status/bse/list-of-bse-risk-

status/

Exporter declaration of compliance for pet food export certification according to

each importing country requirements

When specified in these Guidelines, all the documents regarding an exportation

such as origin of raw materials and animal origin ingredients should be kept at the

manufacturing plant and be available for CFIA official verification. The district

veterinarian could decide to ask for such documentation for a specific shipment at

all time and/or will make the verification of the documentation during an audit of

the plant.

AFRICA

Algeria

1. The product contains no ingredients from bovine, or ovine from Canada or any BSE country.

2. The product contains ovine meat and/or meal originating from Australia and/or New Zealand.

Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the

manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

3. The product was produced from meat products that originated from:

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a. Canadian federally registered plants (slaughter plants meat processing plants) and/or EU

approved intermediate and /or

b. Legally imported from………………………. Export certificate issued from official

authorities of the exporting country attesting that by-product originates from

carcasses/animals that have been subjected to ante and mortem inspection are kept on

file and are available for CFIA official verification.

4. The product has been subject to heat treatment of at least 90°C throughout its substance.

5. Each production batch underwent the following microbiological analysis (Attach a copy of the

accredited Lab results.)

i. Salmonella: absent in 25 grams, with n=5, c=0, m=0, M=0

ii. Enterobacteriaceae: n=5, c=2, m=10, M=300

6. The product has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination with pathogenic agents

after treatment.

7. The product has been packed in new packaging labelled « NOT FOR HUMAN

CONSUMPTION »

South Africa: pet food

1- The products may contain New Zealand and/or Australia imported ruminant origin ingredients

only. The product contains ovine meat and/or meal originating from Australia and/or New

Zealand. Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the


2- The imported product from NZ/Australia has been segregated to ensure the product has not

been commingled with ruminant ingredients from other countries

3- The non-ruminant animal origin materials were obtained from :

a) Federally inspected slaughter/processing plants in Canada

b) were legally imported into Canada from the USA Export certificate issued from official

authorities of the exporting country attesting that by-product originates from

carcasses/animals that have been subjected to ante and mortem inspection are kept on file

and are available for CFIA official verification.

4- Finished products are routinely tested and found to comply with the following standards:

Salmonella; absence in 25g; n=5, c=0, m=0, M=0 B. no need to present a copy of laboratory

testing from an accredited Lab. Routine testing done by the company is acceptable and must

be kept at the plant and made available for CFIA audit.

Enterobacteriaciae; absence in 1g; n=5, c=2, m=10, M=300

5- has been subjected to a heat treatment of at least 90 ºC throughout its substance

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NORTH AMERICA

USA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) regulates the importation of animals and animal-

derived materials to ensure that exotic animal and poultry diseases are not introduced into the

United States.

A USDA veterinary permit is required for import of pet food derived from animals or exposed

to animal-source materials.

The exporter declaration should include the following:

- USDA import permit number………………………

- A copy of valid import permit attached to the declaration.

- Description of the product (as per the USDA import permit description)

……………………….

- Animal origin ingredient (as per the USDA import permit description)

- include specific conditions as mentioned on the USDA import permit restriction and

precautions section (as applicable) If any condition mentioned in the USDA import permit does not

appear in the following list, please add this condition to the declaration.

1- contains no animal origin ingredient except for materials derived from the following species:

avian, bovine, ovine, porcine, and/or fish/shell fish;

2- contains no avian materials originating in Brazil except those which have been fully rendered;

3- contains bovine tallow with less than of 0,15% of insoluble impurities

4- contains no ovine materials originating in Canada;

5- Contains ovine materials originating only from Australia and /or New Zealand and or USA

6- was produced and manufactured only at the pet food plant mentioned in this certificate,

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which DOES NOT receive, store, or process any ruminant origin material (except: tallowwith less than

0,15% of insoluble impurities], milk/milk products, hides, and/or vitamin D3 derived from sheep wool

grease) sourced from any of the following BSE region/ country:

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Former

Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Republic of

Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway,

Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,

Sweden1 Switzerland, and the United Kingdom [includes Great Britain (England, Scotland,

Wales, Isle of Man), Northern Ireland, and the Falklands].

7- In case of canned pet food, the product was commercially processed to be shelf stable.

8- In case of processed pet food other than canned pet food, the product was heat treated to a

minimum temperature of 90 degrees Celcius.

9- The product Originated in the United States, was legally imported into Canada, was exported to

the USA without further processing, modifications, or alteration, and maintained in original, primary

packaging

10- The product may contain vitamin D3 legally imported from China

Mexico

1- The raw material (meat and meat products) of animal origin was from:

a) Canadian federally registered plants and /1or

b) was legally imported from……………………….……………………… Export

certificate issued from official authorities of the exporting country attesting that by-

product originates from carcasses/animals that have been subjected to ante and

mortem inspection are kept on file and are available for CFIA official verification.

2- The pet food contains raw materials from animal origin of the following

species:……………………..

3- ln the case of product containing ruminant origin material1

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a) the product contains milk, milk proteins, gelatin and collagen (exclusively prepared

from hides and skins), and protein free tallow (with less than O. 15% of insoluble

impurities

b) The product contains ovine or caprine ingredients:1

a. derived from Canadian animals or

b. Which were legally imported from Australia or New Zealand Export certificate

issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the


c) ln the case of product containing meals,

a) the porcine or poultry meals derive from the following rendering plants approved by

the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food. .

(List the reference numbers of the facilities approved by SAGARPA………………….)

b) the caprine and/or ovine meals were legally imported from Australia and/or New Zealand Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing

plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

4- ln the case of product containing aquatic origin material, the product has been subjected to

a heat treatment of at least 70°C for 5 minutes1

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Barbados

1- The above mentioned product does not contain proteins derived from bovine animals, with the

exception of milk and milk by-products; nor have any constituents been in contact with any

bovine protein, except milk.

2- The dry pet food has been subjected to a heat treatment of at least 90 degrees Celsius

throughout its substance

3- In the case of sterilized canned products (hermetically-sealed containers), the product has been

heated to achieve a minimum Fo value of 3.0.

4- The product has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination with pathogenic agents

after treatment.

5- The product was packed and sealed in a new packaging/bags at the manufacturing plant

labelled as pet food and shows a list of raw materials or ingredients and the nutritional data for

the product.

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Brazil

1- The product does not contain ruminant ingredients, except;

□ Milk and milk products milk derivatives, gelatin, collagen (prepared from hides and skins)

and tallow with a maximum of 0.15% (by weight) of insoluble impurities,

AND/OR1

□ Ruminant ingredients which were legally imported from BSE negligible risk countries Export

certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and

are available for CFIA official verification.

2- In the case of dry, and semi-moist pet food, the product was processed as follow; (time and

temperature combination or in core temperature)…………………………..

3. In the case of sterilized food (hermetically sealed), the product was thermally processed to

achieve a value Fo of at least 3.0

4. The product was handled to prevent re-contamination with pathogens after treatment

5. The product was packaged with new materials

6- The processing plant complies with requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices–GMP

Chile

1. - The dry pet food contains ruminant meat and bone meal, originating from approved country

and approved plant by SAG. List the name and address of the plants………….. Export

certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing

plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

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- the pet food does not contain ruminant meat and bone meal

2. SAG has approved the monograph for this product.

3. The processed pet food has been heat treated to 90° C throughout the substance

a. Each production batch underwent the following microbiological analysis (Attach a copy

of the accredited Lab results.)

i. Salmonella: absent in 25 grams, with n=5, c=0, m=0, M=0

ii. Enterobacteriaceae: n=5, c=2, m=10, M=300

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4. Pet food containing ingredients of plant origin, total level of mycotoxins (aflatoxin) in the

finished product does not exceed 10 ppb (copy of the laboratory tests results issued by an

accredited Lab are attached to this document)

5. Complete pet food or moist supplements in hermetically sealed containers was heat treated to

reach F0 ≥3 1

OR

- each production batch was analyzed for botulinin toxin and tests results from an

accredited laboratory are attached to this document1

6- Complete pet food or supplements that do not contain ingredients of animal origin do not

exceed 10ppb of mycotoxins (aflatoxin). Copy of the laboratory tests results issued by an

accredited Lab are attached to this document)

Columbia

a) Ruminant:

1- The ruminant meat or meat meal used in the pet food formulation has been legally

imported from Australia and/or New Zealand, or other countries recognized as

negligible risk for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in accordance with

current OIE classification. Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these

countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official

verification.

2- The pet food products contain : (delete as appropriate)

i) milk and milk derivatives,

ii) gelatine and collagen (prepared from skins and hides),

iii) tallow containing less than 0.15% in weight of insoluble impurities.

3- Dry, semi-moist and dehydrated pet food products were sufficiently processed to

assure the destruction of harmful pathogens. The pet food has been heat treated using

the following method (check as appropriate)

□ 70 °C for at least 30 minutes


□ 80 °C for at least 1 minute

4- For canned pet food random samples taken after the heat treatment, were found

negative for Clostridium perfringens (absence in 1g) .( copy of the laboratory tests

results issued by an accredited Lab are attached to this document)

5- In the case of sterilized products (hermetically-sealed containers), the above mentioned

product has been heated to reach a minimum FO value of 3.0. document)

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6- The above mentioned product has undergone all precautions to avoid contamination

with pathogenic agents after treatment.

7- The pet food manufacturer keeps records of inventory for incoming materials of animal

origin received and for finished pet food products dispatched.

b) Non Ruminant:

1. The raw material of poultry and/or pork origin were obtained from officially inspected -

slaughter houses and were slaughtered under standards existing in Canada, or1

- have been legally imported from the USA Export certificate issued by the competent

authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA

official verification.

2. The pet food products contain : 1

a. milk and milk derivatives,

b. gelatine and collagen (prepared from skins and hides),

c. tallow containing less than 0.15% in weight of insoluble impurities.

3. Dry, semi-moist and dehydrated pet food products were sufficiently processed to assure

the destruction of harmful pathogens. The pet food has been heat treated using the

following method (check as appropriate)

4. □ 70 °C for at least 30 minutes

5. □ 75 °C for at least 5 minutes

6. □ 80 °C for at least 1 minute

7. For canned pet food random samples taken after the heat treatment, were found

negative for Clostridium perfringens (absence in 1g) (copy of the laboratory tests results

issued by an accredited Lab are attached to this document)

8. In the case of sterilized products (hermetically-sealed containers), the above mentioned

product has been heated to reach a minimum FO value of 3.0. document)

9. The above mentioned product has undergone all precautions to avoid contamination

with pathogenic agents after treatment.

10. The pet food manufacturer keeps records of inventory for incoming materials of animal

origin received and for finished pet food products dispatched

Costa Rica

1- The product has been manufactured and packaged following good manufacturing practices,

2- Pet food (dry, semi moist and dehydrated) has been heat treated to a minimum internal

temperature of 70 °C.

3- Canned pet food products have been treated in hermetically sealed containers to reach an F0 ≥

3.0

4- Precautions have been taken to avoid contamination of the product with pathogenic agents after

heat treatment

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5- Pet food contains no ruminant origin ingredients except (include as applicable) dairy products

and protein free tallow with a maximum level of insoluble impurities of 0.15%

6- Ovine or bovine (specify) ingredients were legally imported from Australia, or New Zealand

Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the


Guatemala

a) Ruminant

1- The ruminant meat or meat meal used in the pet food formulation has been legally imported

into Canada from Australia and/or New Zealand, or other countries recognized as negligible

risk for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in accordance with current OIE

classification. Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept

at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

2- The pet food products contain : (delete as appropriate ) milk and milk derivatives, gelatine

and collagen (prepared from skins and hides) tallow

3- containing less than 0.15% in weight of insoluble impurities

4- Dry, semi-moist and dehydrated pet food products were sufficiently processed to assure the

destruction of harmful pathogens. The pet food has been heat treated using the following

method (check as appropriate)





product has been heated to reach an FO value of ≥3.0

6- The above mentioned product has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination with

pathogenic agents after treatment

7- The pet food manufacturer keeps records of inventory for incoming materials of animal

origin received and for finished pet food products dispatched

b) Non Ruminant products:

1- The raw material of poultry and/or pork origin were obtained from officially

inspected slaughter houses and were slaughtered under standards existing in

Canada, or have been legally imported from the USA. Export certificate issued by

the competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and

are available for CFIA official verification.

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2- The pet food products contain: (delete as appropriate) milk and milk derivatives,

gelatine and collagen (prepared from skins and hides) tallow containing less than

0.15% in weight of insoluble impurities

3- Dry, semi-moist and dehydrated pet food products were sufficiently processed to

assure the destruction of harmful pathogens. The pet food has been heat treated using

the following method (check as appropriate)




4- In the case of sterilized products (hermetically-sealed containers), the above

mentioned product has been heated to reach an FO value of ≥3.0

5-The above mentioned product has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination

with pathogenic agents after treatment

6- The pet food manufacturer keeps records of inventory for incoming materials of

animal origin received and for finished pet food products dispatched

Peru

1- The product was prepared using raw materials from: Bovine, Porcine, Sheep ,Ovine, caprine,

poultry Other (cross out options that do not correspond or specify):_____________________

2- Ruminant meat and bone meal were imported legally from a country with negligible risk

(indicate country) according to the OIE classification list. Export certificate issued by the

competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for

CFIA official verification.

3- The pet food has been subjected to a heat treatment. (Indicate heat treatment

parameters……………..)

4- The necessary precautions were taken after treatment to prevent the product coming into

contact with any microorganism that is potentially pathogenic for animals

5- The product has been handled hygienically and packaged in clean packaging, made of

impermeable, sealed and resistant materials, able to protect it from environmental

contamination; so that the sterility obtained during the heat process is maintained

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

1- The product has been manufactured to a heat treatment of at least 90°C throughout their

substance and was packed in new packaging material.

2- In the case of sterilized canned products, the pet food has been heated to a minimum FO value

of 3.0

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3- Samples of the finished product have been tested and have been found to be free from

Salmonella. (Copy of laboratory tests results attached to this declaration.

ASIA

China

- For China ruminant raw material means meat and meat product BUT ALSO

INCLUDE MEALS.

- Only ruminant meat and meal from establishments approved by AQSIQ are allowed

to incorporated in pet food eligible for export to China

Please refer to AQSIQ list for approved plants:

http://dzwjyjgs.aqsiq.gov.cn/zwgk/slaq/jjsljtjj/zcqymd/201212/P0201303285269903345

04.xlsx

- Only approved GMO ingredients and approved feed additives by the Chinese

Ministry of Agriculture are allowed for use in pet food intended for export to China.

Please refer to Chinese Ministry of Agriculture lists for approved list.

http://www.moa.gov.cn/sjzz/xumusi/shenpi/201301/P020130123521871036384.doc

1. The finished product does not contain and has not been contaminated during production,

storage and transportation with ruminant material originating from Canada or any controlled

BSE risk country, except for dairy products, tallow with less than 0.15% of insoluble

impurities, and gelatin made from hides and skins.

2. In case of NON-ruminant origin raw material, the product contains raw material originating

from federally inspected plants in Canada or from wild animals within the territory of Canada,

a. AND/OR1

b. Raw material legally imported into Canada from:

Name of the exporting country ……. Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these

countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

Description of animal raw material

______________________________________________________________________

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c. Name of the sourcing facility:

______________________________________________________________________

d. Official registration number:

______________________________________________________________________

3. In case of Ruminant raw materials:

- The raw materials were legally imported into Canada from………..Export certificate issued by the

competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA


________

- Description of animal raw material

__________________________________________________________________

- Name of the sourcing facility:

___________________________________________________________

- Official AQSIQ registration number:

____________________________________________________

4. In case of fish origin raw material, the raw material were derived from fish or other animals,

caught in the open sea, except sea mammals and by-products from plants manufacturing fish

products for human consumption . In case of Canadian origin a copy of fish producer

declaration (available at CFIA district offices) is required and kept at the manufacturing plant

for CFIA audit and in case of imported fish a copy of the export certificate issued by the

competent authority of third country. The certificates must be kept at the manufacturing plant

and be available for CFIA official verification.

5. In case of plant origin raw material, the plants do not contain genetically modified (GMO)

ingredients which have not been approved by the Chinese competent authorities (indicate the

GMO ingredient name and source…..)

6. The used additives are in compliance with the requirements laid down in relevant Chinese laws

and regulations of food (indicate the additive name and source…..)

7. The processed pet food has been subjected to a heat treatment of at least 90ºC throughout its

substance.

8. The above mentioned product was packed in new packaging, on which it is clearly indicated

that the content is destined for feeding to pets only, bear labels indicating 'NOT FOR HUMAN

CONSUMPTION'.

9. The finished product has been analyzed by random sampling of at least five samples taken

during or after storage at the processing plant and complied with the following standards: on a

basis of at least five (5) samples for each lot processed, selected at random during or after

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storage at the processing plant, and meeting the following standards: (attach a copy of

accredited Lab results)

a. Salmonella: Absence in 25g: n= 5, c=0, m=0, M=0

b. Enterobacteriaceae: n=5, c=2, m= 10, M = 300 in 1g

10. In case of product containing NON RUMINANT ingredients, the finished product has been

tested by PCR method and did no show evidence of ruminant material

Indonesia

1- The pet food product does not contain ruminant material, except milk and derivatives

2- Dry, semi-moist and dehydrated pet food products have been heat treated using the

following method (check as appropriate)




3- In the case of canned products in hermetically sealed containers, the pet food product has

been manufactured according to standard canning processing procedures and has been

subjected to at least 116 degrees Celsius for a period of not less than 15 minutes

4- In the case of tallow used as an ingredient, the level of insoluble impurities is less than

0.15%

5- The pet food product has undergone all precaution to avoid contamination with Salmonella

and other pathogenic organisms.

6- The pet food product was packed and sealed in new packaging material at the

manufacturing facility and labelled as a pet food product with the list of ingredients and the

nutritional information;

KOREA

1- The pet food does not contain protein derived from ruminants (except for milk and milk

products).

2- Raw materials of animal origin in the said product are of Canadian origin or have been legally

imported into Canada from Australia, New Zealand or USA. Export certificate issued by the



3- The raw materials used in the production of the pet food were derived from Canadian federally

registered establishments or legally imported from (Name of the country).

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4- Dry, semi-moist, and dehydrated pet food products were sufficiently processed to assure the

destruction of harmful pathogens as demonstrated by the fact that finished products (except

hermetically sealed containers) were routinely tested and found negative for Salmonella.

5- Packaging materials: Canned products are packaged in hermetically sealed containers,

pouches.

6- All products are packaged in new packaging material and packaged ready for retail.

7- In the case of pet food derived from poultry or poultry products, the pet food has been treated ,

using the following method (check as appropriate)

oC for at least 30 minutes 70܆

oC for at least 5 minutes 75܆

oC for at least 1 minute 80 ܆



Malaysia

1- The pet food product does not contain ruminant material, except milk and derivatives originating ;

2- The dry, semi-moist and dehydrated pet food products have been heat treated using the following

method (check as appropriate)

C for at least 30 minutes° 70 ܆

C for at least 5 minutes° 75 ܆

C for at least 1 minute° 80 ܆

3- In the case of canned products in hermetically sealed containers, the pet food product has been

manufactured according to standard canning processing procedures and has been subjected to at least

116 °C for a period of not less than 15 minutes;

4- In the case of tallow used as an ingredient, the level of insoluble impurities is less than 0.15% in

weight.

5. The pet food product has undergone all precaution to avoid re-contamination with Salmonella and

other pathogenic organisms;

6. The pet food product was packed and sealed in new packaging material at the manufacturing facility

and labelled as a pet food product with the list of ingredients and the nutritional information;

Philippines

1- The product does not contain animal ingredients from ruminant excluding ruminant origin

ingredients from Australia and/or New Zealand. Export certificate issued by the competent

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2- Dry and semi dry or semi moist product, was heat treated to reach 90 °C throughout the

substance

3- In the case of sterilized product, the product has been heated to a minimum F0 value of 3.0

4- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is used in the producing plant.

5- The product has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination with pathogenic agents

after treatment.

Singapore

1- The pet food does not contain animal origin material derived from bovine (except for milk and

milk products)

2- Canned products are packaged in hermetically sealed containers - pouch.

3- All products are packaged in new packaging material

4- In the case of dried or semi-moist products, the above mentioned product has undergone heat

treatment at minimum of (check as appropriate):

□ 70oC for at least 30 minutes


□ 80oC for at least 1 minute

5- In the case of wet products (hermetically sealed container) the above mentioned product has

been heated to a minimum Fo value of 3.0

6- All precautions have been taken to avoid contamination with pathogenic agents after treatment

Taiwan

1- The above mentioned product does not contain animal ingredients derived from bovine, ovine,

caprine or animals susceptible to bovine spongiform encephalopathy from Canada or any other

non-negligible BSE risk countries. In the case of ovine ingredients, the ovine ingredients

originated from Australia and/or New Zealand. Export certificate issued by the competent



2- In the case of dried or semi-moist products, the above mentioned product was produced in such

a way that the ingredients of animal origin have been subject to a heat treatment of at least 90

degrees Celsius throughout their substance.

3- The end product was examined by random sampling of at least five (5) samples from each

processed batch during storage or prior to dispatch and found to comply with the following

standards: (attach a copy of accredited Lab results)

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- Salmonella: absence in 25g, n=5, c=0, m=0, M=0 - Enterobacteriaceae: n=5, c=2, m=10, M=300 in1g

4- In the case of sterilized products (hermetically-sealed containers), the above mentioned product

has been heat treated to reach a minimum FO value of 3.0


pathogenic agents after treatment.

6- The above mentioned product was packed in new packaging material can be sold without

restriction in Canada.

Thailand

1- The above mentioned product does not contain proteins derived from ruminant animals, with

the exception of milk and milk by-products

2- In the case of dried or semi-moist products, the above mentioned product has been subject to a

heat treatment of at least 90°C throughout its substance

3- The end product was examined by random sampling of at least five (5) samples from each


standards: ( Attach a copy of the lab results)

Salmonella: Absence in 25g : n= 5, c=0, m=0, M=0

Enterobacteriaceae : n=5, c=2, m= 10, M = 300 in 1g


product has been heated to reach an FO value of ≥3.0.



6- The above mentioned product was packed in new packaging material.

MIDDLE EAST

Israël

1- In the case of canned pet food or retorted pouches, the product has been :

a. Heat treated in hermetically sealed containers to reach a minimum F0 value of 3.0;

And

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b. Manufactured and packaged complying with good manufacturing practice,

2- In the case of dry pet food and semi-moist pet food;

a. The processed pet food or the ingredients of animal origin have been subjected to a heat

treatment of at least 90°C throughout their substances.

b. The product has been manufactured and packaged following good manufacturing practice

c. The product was analyzed by a random sampling of at least five samples from each

processed batch taken during or after storage at the processing plant and complies with the

following standards : (copy of the accredited lab testing results attached to this declaration)


Enterobacteriaceae: n=5, c=2, m= 10, M = 300 in 1g

3- The finished product does not contain and is not contaminated with Specific Risk

Material.

4- Ruminant meat and/or meat and bone meal were legally imported into Canada from OIE

negligible risk countries. Export certificate issued by the competent authority of these countries are

kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

5- The finished product was stored in enclosed storage and has undergone all precautions to

prevent contamination with pathogenic agents after treatment

6- The pet treats manufactured in the USA and packaged in the USA have been legally

imported into Canada and meet the import conditions for importation into Israel. 1

Jordan

1- The raw materials of animal origin were obtained from Canadian federally registered

establishments or were legally imported from …………… Export certificate issued by the



2- The pet food product does not contain ruminant material originating from non-negligible BSE

risk countries as per the OIE classification, except for milk and derivatives, tallow with

insoluble impurities less than 0.15% in weight and gelatine made with hides and skins.

3- The pet food has been processed (indicate the heat treatment parameters).

4- Finished products are routinely tested and found to comply with the following standards:

Salmonella; absence in 25g; n=5, c=0, m=0, M=0 B.

Enterobacteriaceae; absence in 1g; n=5, c=2, m=10, M=300

n = number of samples to be tested;

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m = threshold value for the number of bacteria; the result is considered satisfactory if the

number of bacteria in all samples does not exceed m;

M = maximum value for the number of bacteria; the result is considered unsatisfactory if

the number of bacteria in one or more samples is M or more; and

c = number of samples the bacterial count of which may be between m and M, the sample still

being considered acceptable if the bacterial count of the other samples is m or less.

5- In the case of canned pet food:

a) the product has been heat treated in hermetically sealed containers to a

minimum Fo value of 3.0; and

b) the product was manufactured and packaged complying with good

manufacturing practice.

6- In the case of dry pet food:

a) the processed pet food has been subjected to one of the following heat

treatment (check as appropriate):



□ of at least 90 ºC throughout their substances

7- The above mentioned product was packed in new packaging material labelled ‘’ NOT FOR

HUMAN CONSUMPTION’’

8 - The finished product was stored and transported in a manner to prevent contamination with

pathogenic agents after treatment.

Saudi Arabia

1. The product contains no ingredients from bovine, ovine, caprine or any other animal species

susceptible to bovine spongiform encephalopathy from Canada or any other non –negligible

BSE risk country.

2. Ingredients from ovine origin come from Australia and/or New Zealand. Export certificate

issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are

available for CFIA official verification.

3. The above mentioned product does not contain blood and or ingredients of pork origin

4. There has been no co-mingling of any ingredients with any ruminant-origin items, except dairy

products, from non-negligible BSE risk country at any time

5. In the case of dried or semi-moist products, the above mentioned have been subject to a heat

treatment of at least 90°C throughout their substance

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6. The end product was examined by random sampling of at least five (5) samples from each


standards: ( attach a copy of the Lab results)

i. Salmonella: Absence in 25g : n= 5, c=0, m=0, M=0

ii. Enterobacteriaceae: n=5, c=2, m= 10, M = 300 in 1gIn the case of sterilized

products

7. Hermetically-sealed containers have been heat treated to reach a minimum FO value of 3.0.

8. The pet food described above has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination with


9. The above mentioned product was packed in new packaging material.

THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

1. The pet food does not contain protein derived from ruminants (except for milk and milk

products).

2. Raw materials of animal origin in the product are of Canadian origin or have been legally

imported into Canada from Australia, New Zealand or USA. Export certificate issued by the



3. Dry, semi-moist, and dehydrated pet food products were processed (indicate the heat treatment

parameters……………………)

4. Finished products (except for hermetically sealed containers) were routinely tested and found

negative for Salmonella.

5. Canned products are packaged in hermetically sealed containers.

6. All products are packaged in appropriate (new) packaging material and packaged ready for

retail

7. In the case of pet food derived from poultry or poultry products, the pet food has been treated

using the following method (check appropriate selection):

a. □ 70oC for at least 30 minutes

b. □ 75oC for at least 5 minutes

c. □ 80oC for at least 1 minute

8. 11. Precautions have been taken to avoid recontamination of the product with pathogenic

agents after heat treatment

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OCEANIA

Australia

An import permit is required and issued by DAFF Biosecurity for almost all pet food products which

contain animal, plant or microbial derived ingredients. – A copy of valid import permit with the

exporter declaration must be submitted to CFIA certifying veterinarian.

The exporter declaration should include the following:

- DAFF import permit number………………………

- Description of the product (as per the import permit description ei. Pet food, pet treat etc…)

- Animal origin ingredient (as per the import permit description ex. Porcine, avian, fish etc…)

- include specific conditions as mentioned on the DAFF import permit (use the same wording as per

the import permit conditions)

When finished pet food contains imported ingredients for which Australia require specific conditions,

additional certification may be required to ensure that Australian requirements are met.

FRENCH POLYNESIA

1- The product is of Canadian origin or has been legally imported into Canada from the USA 1

2- Contain no ingredients from bovine, ovine, caprine or any other animal species susceptible to

bovine spongiform encephalopathy from any non-negligible BSE risk country.

3- Ingredients from ovine origin come from Australia and/or New Zealand. Export certificate

issued by the competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are


4- Were prepared exclusively using meat and meat products from Federally registered plant in

Canada or legally imported from the USA Export certificate issued by the competent authority

of the USA are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official verification.

5- Have been analyzed by random sampling of at least five samples taken during or after storage

at the processing plant and complied with the following standards: on a basis of at least five (5)

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samples for each lot processed, selected at random during or after storage at the processing

plant, and meeting the following standards: ( attach a copy of the Lab results)


Enterobacteriaceae : n=5, c=2, m= 10, M = 300 in 1g;

6- Have undergone all precautions to avoid contamination with pathogenic agents after treatment

7- Have been packed in new packaging labelled "NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION"

New Zealand

1- The product does not contain bovine material except for milk and milk derivatives.

2. In the case of dry product, the pet food product has been cooked to a core temperature of 90°C for at

least 1 minute

3. In the case of cooked pet food in hermetically sealed containers, the pet food has been heated to

reach a minimum F0 value of 3.

4. The product is shelf-stable.

5. The product is commercially packaged, sealed and labelled as pet food.

6. The product is packaged intended for direct sale.

7. The product has undergone all precautions to avoid recontamination with pathogen agents after heat

treatment.

EUROPE

This information applies to export of pet food to Switzerland and Turkey even if these countries

are not EU member states.

Common declaration for processed pet food (dry and canned):

-The product contains animal by-products from category 3 as per the EU Regulation EC 1069- 2009

and EC 142-2011 of the following species:

- Ruminant (ovine, bovine, caprine)

- Porcine

- aquatic animals, and parts of such animals, except sea mammals

- Poultry

- Lagomorphs

-Category 3 raw material are from:

- Canada and/or

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- Legally imported from……….. Export certificate issued by the competent authority of

this country are kept at the manufacturing plant and are available for CFIA official

verification.

- Processed animal proteins are produced according to EC 142-2011 requirements at an

EU approved plant. In case of imported proteins, export certificate issued by the

competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are


- The product has undergone all precautions to avoid contamination with pathogenic agents after

treatment;

- The product was packed in new packaging, which, if the pet food is not dispatched in ready-to-sale

packages on which it is clearly indicated that the content is destined for feeding to pets only, bear

labels indicating 'NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION';

- The product does not contain milk and milk derivatives form small ruminants (ovine and caprine)

NB: In case that pet food contains by-products and/ or processed proteins from third countries,

additional certification issued by the competent authorities of the exporting country must be requested

to ensure that these ingredients meet the EU requirements. CFIA has an agreement with the USA and

Mexico to issue such additional certification when requested by the exporter.

Specific declaration for Chapter 3b processed pet food other than canned pet food

- The product was subjected to a heat treatment of at least 90 °C throughout its substance;

- The product was analysed by a random sampling of at least five samples from each

processed batch taken during or after storage at the processing plant and complies with

the following standards(5):

- Salmonella: absence in 25g: n = 5, c = 0, m = 0, M = 0, Enterobacteriaceae: n = 5,

c = 2, m = 10, M = 300 in 1 gram;

(Copy of accredited Laboratory tests results attached to this document.)

- In the case flavouring innards are added after products are heat treated, flavouring

innards have been produced according to a treatment method and parameters which

ensure that the product complies with the microbiological standards:

- Salmonella: absence in 25g: n = 5, c = 0, m = 0, M = 0,

- Enterobacteriaceae: n = 5, c = 2, m = 10, M = 300 in 1 gram;

- * If flavouring innards are imported from third countries (copy of chapter 3E issued by

the official authorities)

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- * If flavouring innards are from Canadian origin:……… ( copy of the accredited Lab

tests results)

Specific declaration for CHAPTER 3 A For canned pet food

- The product has been subjected to heat treatment to reach a minimum Fc value of 3 in

hermetically sealed containers;

- Was analysed by a random sampling of at least five containers from each processed

batch by laboratory diagnostic methods (physical inspection) to ensure adequate heat

treatment of the whole shipment.

Ukraine

- The dry pet food has been processed in accordance to the following parameters:

Specify heat treatment

parameters:………………………………………………………………..

- In the case of sterilized products (hermetically-sealed containers), the product has been

heated to reach a minimum FO value of 3.0.

- The meats used in the production of the pet food originated from :

a) Canadian federally inspected plants and /or

b) Legally imported from …………………………………… copy of the export

certificate issued by the exporting country official authorities with mention to additional

certification for animal heath statements (Anthrax) is kept at the manufacturing plant

level and is available for CFIA verification.

- Do not contain any bovine material (except for dairy or raw hide) OR / Contain only

bovine origin ingredients from negligible BSE risk free. Export certificate issued by the

competent authority of these countries are kept at the manufacturing plant and are


- The canned pet food does not contain botulinic toxin ( copy of the accredited lab test

results)

- Dry pet food and treats have been tested for Salmonella, Enterobacteriaceae and total

plate count. Microbiological results from a SCC or CALA accredited laboratory are

attached to this declaration

- The pet food does not contain any material derived from cervidae

- The product was transported in a manner to prevent recontamination of the product.

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Russia

- The product is made with animal by product from the following species:

Specify……………………………………………………..

- The pet foods are manufactured from meat products originating from

a) Canadian federally inspected plants and/or

b) Legally imported from (name of country)………………………….copy of the

export certificate issued by the exporting country official authorities with mention

to additional certification for animal heath statements is kept at the manufacturing

plant level and is available for CFIA verification.

- Meals from animal origin used in the manufacture of the dry pet food comply with the

following standards:

Clostridium perfringens: absence in 1 g (copy of the laboratory tests results)

- The pet food is not manufactured by using beef, beef by-products, other raw materials

derived from bovine as well as meat-bone meal from countries non-negligible BSE risk

countries

- The dry pet food has been subjected to heat treatment with the temperature not less than

90 degrees C internal temperature.

- Random samples of dry pet food were analysed by an accredited laboratory and found

to comply with the following standards: Salmonella: 0 in 25g. Total plate count:

500,000 in 1g. ( copy of accredited laboratory tests results are attached to this

declaration)

- The product was packed in new material and satisfies the necessary sanitary

requirements.

- Means of transport are treated and prepared in accordance the Canadian rules

NOTE: 1 if applicable

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Agreement of CFIA with third countries for Additional certification

NB: the CFIA has reached an agreement with the USDA (USA), NOAA (USA) and SAGARPA

(Mexico) to issue additional certification to Canadian import requirements for export of animal origin

materials (by-products, meals, fish meal and fish oil) from those countries to Canada for the

manufacture of pet food (in Canada) which will be exported to third countries (EU, Russia and

Ukraine)

USA

Inedible Animal By-Products Exported to Canada for Eventual Export to the European Union under

Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and its Implementing Legislation

If the Canadian importer intends to export derivatives of inedible animal by-products legally imported

from the United States to the European Union, then the Canadian importer must request that the U.S.

exporter obtain appropriate certification prior to export of the by-products to Canada.

The European Union health certificate which would be required for the export of the animal by-

products to the EU for the same purpose should be added as additional pages to the health certificate

required by Canadian authorities for import into Canada. In order to obtain this additional certification,

the exporter must meet certain requirements. For more information on these certificates, please go

back and select “European Union.”

The Canadian importer should always confirm with CFIA prior to shipment what parts of the

European Union health certificate must be included and which parts or statements may be deleted.

Certification statements related to processing and other procedures that will take place in Canada, e.g.

labeling, may be excluded in most cases.

Information on the EU importer must be excluded. The consignee would be the importer in Canada in

most cases.

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For certification of edible materials bearing the FSIS mark of inspection, exporters should contact

FSIS.

Please note: This article does not address Canadian import requirements. The applicable EU health

certificate would be additional pages added to the certification required by CFIA. This article also does

not pertain to products intended for human consumption in Canada or the EU

Fish oil/ Fish meal Exported from the United States to Canada for Eventual Export to the European

Union under Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and it’s Implementing Legislation (EC) 142-2011

If the Canadian importer intends to export derivatives of fish oil/ fish meal legally imported from the

United States to the European Union, then the Canadian importer must request that the U.S. exporter

obtain appropriate certification prior to export of the by-products to Canada.

The European Union health certificate which would be required for the export of the fish oil/ fish meal

to the EU (Chapter 9 and Chapter 1) for the same purpose should be added as additional pages to the

USDC/NOAA Export Certificate when required by Canadian authorities for import into Canada.

In order to obtain this additional certification, the exporter must meet certain requirements.

The Canadian importer should always confirm prior to shipment what parts of the European Union

health certificate must be included and which parts or statements may be deleted. Certification

statements related to processing and other procedures that will take place in Canada, e.g. labeling, may

be excluded in most cases. Information on the EU importer must be excluded. The consignee would

be the importer in Canada in most cases.

Please note: This article does not address Canadian import requirements. The applicable EU health

certificate (chapter 1 and or chapter 9) would be additional pages added to the certification when

required by CFIA. This article also does not pertain to products intended for human consumption in

Canada or the EU

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Inedible Animal By-Products Exported to Canada for the Manufacture of Pet Food (in Canada) for

Export to the Russian Federation

If the Canadian importer intends to export pet food manufactured from inedible animal by-products

legally imported from the United States to the Russian Federation, then the Canadian importer must

request that the U.S. exporter obtain appropriate certification prior to export of the by-products to

Canada.

The Canadian importer should always confirm with CFIA prior to shipment that the endorsed

certificate meets all necessary requirements.

The following certifications are required on a VS Form 16-4.

All animal by-products:

The material described below was derived from animals that originated from premises and

administrative territories free from:

• African swine fever, African horse sickness, camel pest, and rinderpest - during three years in

the country; and

• Foot-and-mouth disease, sheep and goat pox, and contagious bovine pleuropneumonia - during

12 months in the administrative unit.

Additional certification required for rendered meals:

The material described below was processed at an approved facility and heated throughout its

substance to a temperature of 133 degree C not less than 20 minutes at a pressure of 3 bars or was

processed according to an officially approved alternative heat treatment system achieving equivalent

bacteriological security and random samples comply with the following standards: Clostridium

perfringens: absence in 1 g.

The red text may be deleted if the meals are tested as required in Canada prior to incorporation into the

pet food (the importer should confirm the requirements for this testing with CFIA).

Please note: This article does not address Canadian import requirements.

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Export of Animal Origin Materials from the U.S. to Canada for the Manufacture of Pet Food (in

Canada) for Export (from Canada) to the Ukraine

If your Canadian importer intends on incorporating U.S. animal origin materials in pet food they

intend to export (from Canada) to the Ukraine, the VS 16-4 must include additional certification

statements endorsed by APHIS VS. These statements are required to allow CFIA to endorse

certificates for pet food being exported from Canada to the Ukraine.

Animal origin materials exported from the United States to Canada for incorporation into pet food for

eventual export from Canada to the Ukraine should include the following additional* certifications on

the VS 16-4 (* in addition to the Canadian import requirements)

- originate from animals which showed no signs of anthrax during ante-mortem and post-mortem

inspections; and

- come from establishments which were not placed under official quarantine on account of anthrax

control

In preparation for export:

• Please make certain your Canadian importers understand that requests to include additional

declarations on the VS 16-4 to meet subsequent CFIA certification requirements for the export of pet

food to another country should be made before application for endorsement of the VS Form 16-4.

• If the finished pet food (manufactured in Canada) will be exported to another country, please make

certain your Canadian importers confirm with CFIA that the certification statements to be included on

the VS Form 16-4 will meet not only CFIA’s import requirements, but also CFIA’s export certification

requirements for the country of destination of the pet foods.

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Mexico

Inedible Animal By-Products Exported from Mexico to Canada for Eventual Export to the European

Union under Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and its Implementing Legislation

If the Canadian importer intends to export derivatives of inedible animal by-products legally imported

from the Mexico to the European Union, then the Canadian importer must request that the Mexican

exporter obtain appropriate certification prior to export of the by-products to Canada.

The Canadian importer should always confirm with CFIA prior to shipment which parts or statements

of the European Union health certificate must be included.

Mexican authorities will include additional attestations required in the export health certificate from

Mexico to Canada (CZE), the name and the EU approval number of the establishment, as well as

references to EU requirements for the product

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