Importing / Exporting
Importing foods into or out of Canada can be a complex process. TAG’s experience, and global presence provides the expertise you need to help ensure compliance.
Sending goods across international borders is fraught with varying regulations and complexity, and shipping food and food supplies into or out of Canada is no exception. Even when bilateral agreements exist to facilitate trade between countries, standards must be understood and upheld.
TAG not only has regulatory experts on both sides of the US/Canada border, our global presence puts our team in a unique position to advise companies on both imports and exports.
The CFIA developed a 10-step guide to importing foods and maintaining a licence to do so, however that guide is nearly 4,000 words, with links to further guidance. TAG Canada’s regulatory experts can help you understand CFIA requirements and apply them to your product and supply chain – whether your business is within or outside Canada.
Canada has very explicit regulations for the export of goods out of Canada including the requirement to obtain a business number (BN) account designated for export or import/export; determining if the goods are permitted for export, are restricted or require additional documentation; and ensuring the goods are allowed entry into the destination country. Complex, yes, but TAG Canada can help.
Determining and meeting the import requirements of foreign governments can be a complex task, even when bilateral agreements exist. Most countries have safety and quality regulations for imported goods and require specific documentation – and there can be a great deal of variation among countries. TAG Canada can help to break down the complexity and assist in your compliance.
Whether you are importing or exporting ingredients, food, or supplies, TAG Canada will work with you to help ensure your products meet all relevant standards and are compliant with all regulations – domestic and foreign. Contact us today!
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