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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY 
59 Camelot Drive 
Ottawa, (Ontario), Canada 
K1A 0Y9  (Tel:  613-225-2342;  FAX:  613-228-6602) D-95-03 
EFFECTIVE DATE 
April 23, 2010 
(10 th  Revision) 
Title:   Asian Gypsy Moth ( Lymantria Dispar  L.) - Plant Protection Policy for Marine Vessels 
SUBJECT    
This directive prescribes measures to prevent the entry by vessels and establis hment of Asian 
gypsy moth (AGM) in Canada. 
The policy has been revised to add new regulated areas known to be a potential risk for the 
introduction of the AGM.  The policy has also been revised to facilitate the ent ry of vessels for 
which phytosanitary certification has also been provided to verify freedom for al l life stages of 
the insect. DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 2 of 12 Table of Contents 
Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Amendment Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.0 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Legislative Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Regulated Pests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Regulated Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Regulated Commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.0 Specific Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Marine Vessels Entering A Canadian Port During the Period March 1 to October 15 . 5
2.2 Marine Vessels Entering Canadian Ports During October 16 to February 28 (or 29) . . 6
3.0 Inspection Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.0 Non-Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Infestation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.0 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appendix 1: Summary of Entry Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appendix 2: Regulated Areas with Dates for Which Vessels May Become Infeste d with 
AGM and Where Certification for AGM Freedom is Required . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appendix 3: List of Vessels Considered to Be High Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 
Appendix 4: List of Recognized Sources of Phytosanitary Certificates and 
Pre-departure Inspection Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 3 of 12 Review 
This directive will be reviewed every 5 years or when new scientific or technica l information 
regarding the pest is received.  For further information or clarification, please  contact the 
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). 
Endorsement 
Approved by: 
                                                       
Chief Plant Health Officer 
Amendment Record 
Amendments to this directive will be dated and distributed as outlined in the distribution be low. 
Distribution 
1. Directive mail list (Regions, PHRA, USDA) 
2. Provincial Government, Industry determined by Author) 
3. National Industry Organizations (determined by Author) 
4. Internet 
Introduction 
The Asian strain of the gypsy moth (AGM), Lymantria dispar L. is a serious pest of coniferous 
and deciduous trees.  It is not known to occur in North America, although introductions of this 
insect have been detected and eradicated.  These introductions have been primarily the re sult of 
larvae of AGM emerging from egg masses laid on ships and being dispersed to land area s 
surrounding ports in North America.  Port areas in infested countries are sometimes  subject to 
high population levels of AGM.  Females frequently fly at night and are known to be attract ed to 
the lights aboard vessels.  As a result, eggs are laid on ship structures and cargo. Whe n the vessel 
enters Canada, there exists the potential for the pest to be discharged along with the  cargo or the 
larvae of the insect to disperse onto surrounding vegetation through a natural process call ed 
‘ballooning’.  Ballooning occurs when the larvae suspend themselves on a silken thread and are 
then carried by the wind to host trees where they feed.  In the past, introduction of this pest  by
vessels has necessitated a number of expensive and often intensive eradication progra ms.  This 
inspection policy has been in place since 1992 to mitigate future introductions. DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 4 of 12 Scope This directive is intended for use by any individual or company responsible 
for or acting on behalf of marine vessels wishing to enter Canada, Canada 
Border Services Agency, Canadian Coast Guard (Department of Fisheries 
and Oceans), and the CFIA. This directive outlines the entry requirements for 
marine vessels arriving in Canada which have previously called upon ports in 
areas infested with the AGM. 
References - ISPM No. 5: Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms, FAO, Rome (updated 
annually) 
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations 
 - PI-014  “Asian Gypsy Moth Critical Response Plan to Prevent the 
Incursion of Lymantria dispar from Ships and their Cargo Entering 
Canadian Ports” 
This directive supersedes D-95-03 (9th Revision) and any other policy 
documents on this subject. 
Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms 
Definitions for terms used in the present document can be found in the Plant Health Glossar y of 
Terms at:  www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/glosterme.shtml 
1.0 General Requirements 
1.1 Legislative Authority 
The Plant Protection Act, S.C. 1990, c22 
The Plant Protection Regulations, SOR/95-212 
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice , Canada Gazette, Part 1 (05/13/2000) 
1.2 Fees 
The CFIA is charging fees in accordance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees 
Notice . For information regarding fees associated with imported product, please contact the
Import Service Centre (ISC) at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/imp/importe.shtml .
Anyone requiring other information regarding fees may contact any local CFIA offi ce or 
visit our Fees Notice Web Site: 
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/reg/cfiaacia/feesfrais/fee sfraise.shtml .DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 5 of 12 1.3 Regulated Pests 
The Asian strain and sub-species of the gypsy moth (AGM), Lymantria dispar  L. 
1.4 Regulated Areas 
Regulated areas are listed in Appendix 2. 
1.5 Regulated Commodity 
This policy applies to any marine vessel entering Canada that has visited a port in a 
regulated area during a period when AGM is likely to be deposited on marine vessels. A li st 
of dates in regulated areas for which infestation is likely is provided in Appendix 2.  A li st of 
vessels which have visited infested areas in the previous calendar year and therefor e 
considered to be a risk for the movement of AGM is provided in Appendix 3 for reference 
purposes only.  This list does not include marine vessels which pose a risk of moving AGM 
resulting from the vessel calling on an infested area in the current calendar yea r. 
2.0 Specific Requirements 
A summary of requirements is provided in Appendix 1. 
All  marine vessels entering Canada are subject to inspection at any time of the year  to verify 
freedom from AGM. 
The Canadian agent is responsible for ensuring that a marine vessel which has visite d a port 
in a regulated area notifies a local office of the CFIA at least 2 days prior to t he vessel’s 
arrival in Canadian waters of the vessels intent to enter Canada . The vessel may be  required 
to report at a designated inspection site at a time mutually agreed to by the agent  and the 
CFIA.  A list of local offices is maintained on CFIA’s website: www.inspecti on.gc.ca 
Should an inspection reveal the presence of AGM, the vessel will be considered to be non- 
compliant. 
2.1 Marine Vessels Entering A Canadian Port During the Period March 1 to Octob er 15 
The Master of a marine vessel which has visited ports in regulated areas in the cur rent year 
or in the year immediately preceding the current year must  provide to the vessel’s Canadian 
agent: 
- a summary of the ports called upon by the vessel for the past 2 years and  
- a copy of a Phytosanitary Certificate or  other approved certificate(s) (a list of 
certificates approved by the CFIA is provided in Appendix 4) .  DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 6 of 12 Prior to the vessel entering Canadian waters , the Canadian agent is responsible for 
notifying the CFIA office located at or near the port of arrival and provide to the CFIA a
summary of ports of call and  copies of an approved Phytosanitary Certificate or  other 
approved certificate(s). 
The Phytosanitary Certificate or other approved certificate(s) must be iss ued by a National 
Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) or approved agency (as specified in Appendix 4) . The 
certificate must state that the vessel was inspected and found free from AGM f rom at least 
the last port in a regulated area that was visited prior to entering Canadian wate rs. 
The vessel may enter a Canadian port upon written confirmation by the appropriate CFIA 
office.  The vessel remains subject to inspection by the CFIA during its stay  in Cana da.  The 
original Phytosanitary Certificate or other approved certificate(s) must  be made available to 
the CFIA for review on request. 
Vessels that fail to meet this requirement will be considered to be non-compliant.  S hould an 
inspection reveal the presence of AGM, the vessel will be considered to be non-compliant 
and actions taken in accordance with section 4.0. 
2.2 Marine Vessels Entering Canadian Ports During October 16 to February 28 (or 29) 
All marine vessels which have visited ports in regulated areas will be permitt ed to enter 
Canadian ports during this period without interruption.  These vessels are subject to 
inspection at any time during their stay in Canada. 
A Phytosanitary Certificate or other approved certificate(s) is not require d for entry during 
this period. 
Should an inspection reveal the presence of AGM, the vessel will be considered to be non- 
compliant and actions taken in accordance with Section 4.0. 
3.0 Inspection Procedures 
CFIA inspection staff will determine the frequency of inspection and geographical  location 
of the inspection prior to entry into Canada.  CFIA inspection staff will thoroughly inspec t 
all areas of a marine vessel at a designated inspection site.  Inspections normal ly occur 
during daylight hours only.  The CFIA will notify the vessel in writing of the inspection
results. 
Marine vessels which have visited a regulated area with valid Phytosanitary Ce rtificates or 
other approved certificate(s) and  found free of AGM after phytosanitary inspection by 
authorities in the United States (US), may enter a Canadian port without inspection,
provided the vessel can present the original confirmation of inspection carried out by US 
authorities. DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 7 of 12 4.0 Non-Compliance 
4.1 Certification 
A vessel without the required certification under section 2.1 may not be permitted entry  into 
Canada, unless  an inspection by the CFIA at a designated inspection site is conducted and if 
an inspector is satisfied that the risk of introducing AGM has been mitigated.  The ves sel 
will be considered non-compliant during it’s entire stay in Canada and  it’s movements will 
be regulated by the CFIA while the vessel is in Canadian waters.   The vessel may be  subject 
to additional enforcement action. 
4.2 Infestation 
Should an inspection of a vessel reveal the presence of AGM, the vessel will be placed 
under quarantine for a period of up to 2 years and be ordered out of Canadian waters during 
the period of March 1 through October 15.  The vessel may also be subject to additional 
enforcement action. 
At a CFIA inspector’s discretion, a vessel that has been ordered out of Canada or the US due
to the presence AGM may be permitted to conduct a thorough cleaning of all life stages  of 
AGM outside Canadian waters.  Once cleaning is complete, the vessel may be allowe d to 
return to Canadian waters for re-inspection at a designated inspection site.  If an i nspector is 
satisfied that the risk of introducing AGM has been mitigated, the vessel may be al lowed to 
enter a Canadian port.    The vessel’s movements will be regulated by the CFIA while i n 
Canadian waters.  During subsequent visits to Canada, a vessel found infested with AGM 
may be required to be inspected at a safe anchorage off-shore prior to entry into Canada,
unless the vessel meets the entry requirements specified in Sections 2.0.  The vesse l may 
also be subject to additional enforcement action. 
Should life stages of AGM be found during re-inspection, the vessel will remain under 
quarantine for a period of up to 2 years and will not be permitted entry into Canadian waters 
during the period of March 1 through October 15 or until the ship meets the requirements 
specified in Sections 2.0. 
Notifications of non-compliance will be issued in accordance with D-01-06: Canadian 
Phytosanitary Policy for the Notification of Non-compliance and Emergency Action. 
5.0 Appendices 
Appendix 1: Summary of Entry Requirements 
 Appendix 2: Regulated Areas with Dates for Which Vessels May Become Infeste d and 
Where Certification of AGM Freedom is Required 
Appendix 3: List of Vessels Considered to Be High Risk 
Appendix 4: List of Recognized Sources of Phytosanitary Certificates and Pre-de parture 
Inspection Certificates DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
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SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 
MARINE 
VESSELS RISK PERIOD IN 
CANADA QUARANTINE ACTION 
Marine vessels 
that have called 
on high risk 
areas as 
specified in 
Appendix 2 March 1 to October 15 All marine vessels which have visited a port 
in a regulated area must present a valid 
Phytosanitary Certificate or other approved 
certificate (a list of certificates approved by 
the CFIA is provided in Appendix 4) verifying 
that the vessel is free of AGM.   The vessel is 
subject to inspection for the presence of AGM 
on arrival in Canada.  Vessels without valid 
certification will be considered non- 
compliant,  held at a designated off-shore 
anchorage for CFIA inspection, and if found 
free of AGM may be permitted to enter 
Canada, but their movements will be 
monitored while in Canada. 
October 16 to February 28 
(or 29) Marine vessels which have visited a port in a 
regulated area may enter Canada, but may be 
inspected at berth for presence of AGM.  If 
AGM is detected during inspection, the vessel 
will be considered non-compliant.  A 
Phytosanitary Certificate or other approved 
certificate(s) are not required. 
Other Marine 
Vessels All Year Any marine vessel  which has not visited a 
port in a regulated area may still be inspected 
for the presence of AGM.  If AGM is detected 
during inspection, the vessel will be 
considered non-compliant. DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
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APPENDIX 2 
REGULATED AREAS AND DATES FOR WHICH VESSELS MAY BECOME 
INFESTED WITH AGM AND WHERE CERTIFICATION FOR AGM FREEDOM IS 
REQUIRED 
Russian Far East - The following ports during the period July 1 to September 30.
Nakhodka , Ol'ga,  Plastun , Pos'yet , Russkiy Island , Slavyanka , Vanino , Vladivostok 
Vostochny , Zarubino, Kozmino 
Peoples Republic of China, Republic of Korea - All ports during the peri od July 1 to 
September 30. 
Japan - All ports during the periods identified in the regions on the map b elow.  DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 10 of 12 List of Japanese Prefectures in Zones Identified by AGM Flight Period  Corresponding to 
the Map 
Port Location AGM Flight Period 
Region Prefecture 
Region A 
(Purple region) Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, 
Miyagi, Fukushima July 1 - September 30 
Region B 
(The blue region) Akita, Yamagata, Niigata, 
Toyama, Ishikawa June 25 - September 15 
Region C 
(The yellow region) Fukui, Ibaraki, Chiba, Tokyo, 
Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie June 20 - August 20 
Region D 
(The green region) Wakayama, Osaka, Kyoto, 
Hyogo, Tottori, Shimane, 
Okayama, Hiroshima, 
Yamaguchi, Kagawa, 
Tokushima, Ehime, Kochi, 
Fukuoka, Oita, Saga, Nagasaki, 
Miyazaki, Kumamoto, 
Kagoshima June 1 - August 10 
Region E 
(The orange region) Okinawa May 25 - June 30 DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
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LIST OF VESSELS CONSIDERED TO BE HIGH RISK 
                                                         
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/shiplste.shtml 
This list is published annually (in February) and includes vessels calling on ports during  periods 
of high risk in the previous calendar year.  It will not include vessels calling on high ris k ports in 
the current calendar year.   It is subject to revision at any time and is based on availa ble 
information. It is available for reference purposes and should not be considered as complete . 
Vessels are monitored through a number of sources by CFIA. As such, Canadian agents acti ng on 
behalf of vessels calling on Canada are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate  office of 
the CFIA to determine the inspection status of every vessel planning on entering Canada  during 
the high risk period. DRAFT April 23, 2010 D-95-03 (10 th  Revision) 
Page 12 of 12 APPENDIX 4 
List of Recognized Sources of Phytosanitary Certificates and Pre-departu re Inspection 
Certificates 
Phytosanitary Certificates issued by the NPPO of Russia, Republic of Korea, Pe oples Republic of 
China 
A Pre-departure Inspection Certificate is an approved certificate if  issue d by the following 
recognized third party inspection bodies in Japan: 
[Note: CFIA requested from MAFF to have list of approved certification bodies linked t o the 
MAFF website.  The list below will need to be updated] 
All Nippon Checkers Corporation (ANCC) 
The Japan Cargo Tally Corporation (JCTC) 
Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center Co., Ltd. (JEVIC) 
Japan Grain Inspection Association (JGIA) 
Nippon Kaiji Kentei Kyokai (NKKK) 
Shin Nihon Kentei Kyokai (SNKK) 
Hokkaido Bouekikunjyo Co. Ltd. (HBKC) 
Kanto Fumigation Co. Ltd (KFCO) 
Kobe Plant Quarantine Association (KOBEPQA) 
Keiyochiku Plant Quarantine Association (KPQA) 
Kyoritsu Sanitary Co. Ltd (KRS) 
Muroran & Tomakomai Plant Quarantine Association (MTPQA) 
Nikkun Co. Ltd (NCL) 
Okayama-Ken Plant Quarantine Association (OKYPQA) 
Osaka Plant Quarantine Association (OPQA) 
Osaka Timber Quarantine Association (OSKTQA) 
Techno Kasei Co. Ltd. (TKL) 
Tokai Plant Quarantine Association (TOKAIPQA) 
Tokyo Plant Quarantine Association (TPQA) 
Yokohama Plant Protection Association (YPPA)