The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a notice to industry advising that effective on July 4, 2016 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.
The CFIA is phasing in implementation to provide industry, time to adjust to the modified import requirements and prevent disruption of trade.
A date for the final implementation phase will be announced and is expected sometime in the Fall 2016. It will include plants for planting and other regulated commodities including kiwi fruit.
Implementation period
For two weeks following the implementation date, either the previous requirements or the new requirements will be accepted to allow stakeholders to implement the change. As of July 18, 2016, only the new requirements summarized below for fruits (other than kiwi) will be accepted.
Commodities
- July 4: All fresh fruits listed in Appendix 1 of D-13-03, other than kiwi (Actinidia spp.).
- Note: Requirements for grapes (Vitis spp.) and blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are already in effect as of April 11, 2016.
- Fall 2016: All other commodities listed in Appendix 2 of D-13-03, including kiwi fruit (Actinidia spp.).
Countries
All countries listed in Appendix 2 of D-13-03 other than the United States (requirements for the United States are already in effect).
Documentation requirements
Phytosanitary certificate with one of the following:
- Additional declaration stating that the material was produced under a CFIA-approved systems approach.
- Additional declaration stating that the material was produced in a CFIA-approved pest-free area.
- Treatment details indicating that the material was fumigated as specified in D-13-03.
See Section 3.1 of D-13-03 for detailed requirements and the text of the additional declarations.
For more information contact CFIA.