- Registration Date 2016-06-22
- Hit 619
On July 4, 2016, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will bring into force a second phase of modified import requirements for most fresh fruits that are hosts of Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth (D-13-03) Phase two extends the requirements now in place for fresh grapes and blueberries, to include several other fresh fruits imported from 52 countries.
A date for the final implementation phase will be announced and is expected sometime in Fall 2016. It will include plants for planting and other regulated commodities including kiwi fruit.
The CFIA is phasing in implementation to give provide stakeholders time to adjust to the modified import requirements and prevent disruption of trade.
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Written by Risk Inforatmation Division