No known government requirement, but may be requested by the importer. The importer may request this document as the first step in negotiating a contract. Other Documentation Copies of the mill specification certificate must accompany all steel products. Many products also require sanitary certificates. Grain and grain products are not allowed entry into Canada unless the Canadian Wheat Board has issued the importer with an import permit.
Many special products are subject to certification and inspection requirements.
In edible fats, meats etc are prevented from access to Canada, unless the containers are marked as regulations require. No dealer shall sell or import into Canada or advertise any pre-packed products unless that product has applied to it a label containing a declaration of net quantity of the product in the form and manner required by or prescribed under this Act. Goods not carrying a proper indication of the country of origin will not be released from customs until they are marked suitably. Specified classes of goods imported into Canada must be clearly and indelibly marked, stamped, branded or labelled so as to indicate the country of origin, usually in English and French, but not in words or phrases containing the two languages.