CFIA Update on Wooden and Bamboo Product Imports

Following consultations with industry on proposed updates and summary of the changes on phytosanitary requirements, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its phytosanitary import requirements for wooden and bamboo products.

Directive D-02-12: Phytosanitary import requirements for non-processed wood and other wooden products, bamboo and bamboo products, originating from all areas other than the continental United States (U.S.) has been revised to clarify existing phytosanitary requirements for wooden and bamboo products.

Please contact forestry-foresterie@inspection.gc.ca with any questions or concerns.