September 16, 2019 – Exporters who export plant products from Canada will be able to apply for phytosanitary certificate through the My CFIA web portal.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises that in late fall 2019, all plant exporters will be able to request phytosanitary certificates online, through My CFIA. My CFIA is the Agency’s secure and convenient way to do business with us online. By signing up for a My CFIA profile, account holders can submit service requests for a growing number of CFIA services.
Exporters will save time by applying for a phytosanitary certificate online, through My CFIA. Rather than having to drive, fax, or email an application to a local CFIA office and will be able to submit and pay for their certificate through the My CFIA portal. In addition, My CFIA users can also access the system 24/7 to track, manage, copy, and reuse their application for future requests. Using My CFIA may also lead to applications being processed faster than applications submitted through email, mail or fax. For more information about the benefits, view our Notice to Industry.
To take advantage of online phytosanitary certificates, plant exporters must sign up for a My CFIA account. If you do not have a My CFIA account, learn how to sign up for one so you are ready to request the phytosanitary certificate this fall. To learn about additional benefits, view our fact sheet My CFIA: What’s in it for a plant exporter like me.
CFIA has also notified its international trading partners of the upcoming move to electronic phytosanitary certificates.
Contact CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 if you require further information.