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' ",1 Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the 
European Community on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect 
of trade in live animals and animal products 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (the 
SPS Agreement) provides, in Article 4, that Members shall accept the sanitary 
measures of other Members as equivalent, even if those measures differ from their 
own, if the exporting Member objectively demonstrates to the importing Member that 
its measures achieve the importing Member's appropriate level of sanitary protection. 
This Article also requires Members, upon request, to enter into consultations with the 
aim of achieving bilateral and multilateral agreements on recognition of the 
equivalence of sanitary measures. 
On 20 February 1995, the Council agreed a mandate authorizing the Commission to 
conduct negotiations with a view to the conclusion of agreements between the 
Community and third countries on sanitary and phytosanitary measures, on the basis 
of negotiating directives annexed to its decision. 
Following this mandate, the Commission has, with the participation* of experts from 
the Member States, conducted negotiations with a number of third countries. 
Agreements have been concluded with New Zealand, the Czech Republic and the 
USA, and negotiations are continuing with Australia, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. 
This proposal presents the results of negotiations with Canada, which are now ready 
to be proposed to the Council. 
The legal base for the agreement is Article 113 and 228.2 first sentence in the Treaty 
as in the case of the most recent agreement with the Czech Republic. 
Scope and purpose of the draft Agreement 
The draft Agreement covers sanitary measures affecting trade in the animals and 
animal products listed in Annex I of the text. However, due to differences in approach 
to certain measures, the draft Agreement excludes the matters referred to Article 3(2), 
including measures related to drug residues (e.g. hormones). These remain subject to 
the legislation of each party in respect of trade. 
The purpose of the draft Agreement is to facilitate trade between the parties in live 
animals and animal products by establishing a mechanism for the recognition of 
equivalence of sanitary measures where this is possible, and establishing a framework 
for working towards equivalence in other areas. 
For each party, equivalence can only be accepted in cases where the party is satisfied 
that the agreed conditions of trade meet its chosen level of sanitary protection. In all 
cases, it is the right of the importing party to determine if the measures of the 
exporting party meet its level of protection. The rights of parties under the WTO 
Agreements are not affected by the provisions of the draft Agreement, but the 
intention of the draft Agreement is to work towards mutually acceptable solutions 
instead of allowing damaging trade disputes to develop. 
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Provisions are included for the exchange of information on matters relating to the 
draft Agreement, including specific provisions for the notification to each other of 
outbreaks of disease. A safeguard clause is also included, allowing parties to take 
unilateral emergency measures to protect human or animal health. 
Subsidiarity 
The proposal takes account of the principle of subsidiarity by explicit reference in the 
agreement to those responsibilities which fall to the Member States and those which 
are Community responsibilities (see Annex II.B). 
In effect, the Community has exclusive competence for sanitary measures relating to 
the placing on the Community market of live animals and animal products, whether 
produced domestically or imported, while the Member States are responsible for 
ensuring compliance of exports with Canadian requirements. 
Joint Management Committee 
The draft Agreement establishes a Joint Management Committee with responsibilities 
for guiding the activities provided for in the text and for carrying out a regular review, 
at least once per year, of progress made in the recognition of equivalence. 
As the draft Agreement represents a starting point, and contains a comprehensive 
work programme in Annex V, this Committee will play an important role in 
coordinating progress with the implementation of the programme. 
In addition, the Joint Committee may recommend changes to the Annexes as and 
when these become necessary as a result of progress in the continuing negotiations. 
Implementation of changes 
Each party would then have to implement the agreed changes in accordance with its 
legislative procedures (Article 16.2 of the Framework text). In the case of the 
Community, it is proposed to do this by Commission Decision, following an opinion 
of the Standing Veterinary Committee (3b "contrefilet" procedure). 
It should be stressed that nothing in this draft Agreement changes basic Community 
legislation; any such change which could be necessary in the future would have to 
been made by the Council and Parliament on the basis of Article 100A, if there are 
implications for public health, or any other appropriate legal base. 
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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION 
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the 
European Community on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect 
of trade in live animals and animal products 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 113 and article 228, paragraph 2, first sentence, thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the European 
Community on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade 
in live animals and animal products provides an adequate means for putting into practice 
the provisions of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary 
Measures as regards public and animal health measures; 
Whereas the Agreement will contribute towards facilitating bilateral trade between 
Canada and the European Community in live animals and animal products through the 
progressive recognition of the equivalence of sanitary measures, the recognition of 
animal health status, the application of régionalisation and the improvement of 
communication and cooperation; 
Whereas it is appropriate to make provisions for a procedure establishing close and 
effective cooperation between the Commission and the Member States within the 
Standing Veterinary Committee; 
Whereas the Agreement should be approved on behalf of the Community, 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Agreement between the Government of Canada and the European Community on 
sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals 
and animal products is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. 
The text of the Agreement and the Annexes thereto are attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to 
sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community. 
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Article 3 
The measures necessary for the implementation of this Agreement, including as regards 
fresh meat and meat based products guarantees equivalent to those laid down by 
Directive 72/462/EEC (1), shall be established pursuant to the procedure laid down in 
Article 30 of that Directive. 
Article 4 
The Commission, assisted by Member States' representatives responsible for veterinary 
matters, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee referred to in Article 16 
( 1 ) of the Agreement. 
The Community position with regards to the matters to be dealt with by the Joint 
Committee shall be established within the appropriate Council bodies, in accordance with 
the provisions of the Treaty. 
Amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement which are the result of recommendations 
by the Joint Committee shall be adopted according to the procedure provided for in 
Article 29 of Directive 72/462/EEC. 
Article 5 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
It shall take effect on the date of its publication. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the Council 
The President 
(1) O.J. N° L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. Directive as last amended by Directive N° 97/79/EC (O.J. N° L 24, 
30.01.1998, p. 31). 
DRAFT AGREEMENT 
between the Government of Canada and the European Community 
on sanitary measures to protect public and animal 
health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products 
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DRAFT AGREEMENT 
between THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA and the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health 
in respect of trade in live animals and animal products. 
Preamble 
THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ("Canada") and the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 
(the "Community") (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Parties"): 
ACKNOWLEDGING that their systems of sanitary measures are intended to provide 
comparable health assurances; 
REAFFIRMING their commitment to their rights and obligations under the Marrakesh 
Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (the "WTO Agreement"), and its 
Annexes, in particular the Agreement on the Application of. Sanitary and Phytosanitary 
Measures (the "SPS Agreement"); .- •" 
DESIRING to facilitate trade in live animals and animal products between Canada and the 
Community while safeguarding animal and public health in relation to the wholesomeness 
of food products; 
KESOLVDTG to take the fullest account of the risk of spread of animal infection and 
disease and the measures put in place to control and eradicate such infections and 
diseases, and in particular to avoid disruptions to trade, 
HAVE AGREED as follows: 
Article 1 
Objective 
The objective of this Agreement is to facilitate trade in live animals and animal products 
between Canada and the Community by establishing a mechanism for the recognition of 
equivalence of sanitary measures maintained by the two Parties consistent with the 
protection of public and animal health, and to improve communication and cooperation on 
sanitary measures. 
Article 2 
Definitions 
For the purposes of this Agreement: 
(a) live animals and animal products means the live animals and animal products, 
including fish and fishery products, listed in Annex I; 
(b) sanitary measures means sanitary measures as defined in paragraph 1 of AnnexjV 
to the SPS Agreement; 
(ç) appropriate level of sanitary protection means the appropriate level of sanitary 
protection as defined in paragraph 5 of Annex A of the SPS Agreement; 
(d) region means both "zone" and "region" as defined in the Animal Health Code of 
the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) and for aquaculture as defined in 
the International Aquatic Animal Health Code of the OIE; 
(e) responsible authorities "means: -
(i) for Canada, the authorities described in Part A of Annex H; and 
(ii) for the Community, the authorities described in Part B of Annex H. 
Article 3 
Scope < 
1. This Agreement applies in respect of trade between Canada and the Community in 
live animals and animal products. 
2. Subject to paragraph 3, the provisions of this Agreement shall apply initially to 
sanitary measures of the Parties that apply to trade in live animals and animal 
products. 
3. Unless otherwise specified under the provisions set out in the Annexes to this 
Agreement, and without prejudice to Article 11, the scope of this Agreement shall 
exclude sanitary measures* related to food additives (all food additives and 
- colours), sanitary stamps,. processing aids, flavours, irradiation (ionisation), 
contaminants (including microbiological standards), transport, chemicals 
originating from the migration of substances from packaging materials, labelling of 
foodstuffs, nutritional labelling, animal feedingstuffs, medicated feeds and 
. premixes. 
4. The Parties may agree to apply the principles of this Agreement to address 
veterinary issues other than sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals 
and animal products. 
5. The Parties may agree to modify this Agreement in the future to extend the scope 
to other sanitary or phytosanitary measures affecting trade between the Parties. 
Articled 
Relation to the WTO Agreement 
Nothing in this Agreement shall modify the rights or obligations of the Parties under the 
WTO Agreement and in particular the SPS Agreement. 
Article 5 
Recognition of Regional Conditions 
1. The Parties recognise the concept of régionalisation, which they agree to apply in 
respect of the diseases listed in Annex III. 
2. Where one of the Parties considers that it has a special status with respect to a 
specific disease, it may request recognition of that status. The importing Party 
may also request additional guarantees in respect of imports of live animals and 
animal products appropriate to the agreed status. The guarantees for specific 
diseases shall be specified in Annex V: 
3. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, the importing Party s'hait recognise 
régionalisation decisions taken in accordance with criteria as defined in Annex IV 
as the basis for trade from a Party whose territory is affected by one or more of 
the diseases listed in Annex HE. 
Article6 
Recognition of Equivalence 
1. The importing Party shall recognise a sanitary measure of the exporting Party as 
equivalent if the exporting Parry objectively demonstrates that its measure 
achieves the importing Party's appropriate level of protection. 
2. Once determined, equivalence shall be applied in relation to individual or groups of 
sanitary measures for live animals or animal product sectors, or parts of sectors, in 
relation to legislation, inspection and control systems, parts of systems, or in 
relation to specific legislation, inspection and/or hygiene requirements. 
Article 7 
Criteria for Recognition of Equivalence 
1. In determining whether a sanitary measure(s) maintained by an exporting Party 
achieves the importing Party's appropriate level of sanitary protection, the Parties 
shall follow the process set out below: 
i) identification of the sanitary measures for which recognition of equivalence 
is sought; 
ii) explanation by the importing Party of the objective of its sanitary measures, 
including an assessment, as appropriate to the circumstances, of any risks 
that the sanitary measures are intended to address, and identification by the 
importing Party of its appropriate level of sanitary protection; 
iii) provision of information by the exporting Party supporting its view that its 
sanitary measures achieve the importing Party's appropriate level of 
sanitary protection; 
iv) assessment by the importing Party of whether the exporting Party's sanitary 
measure(s) achieves the importing Party's appropriate level of sanitary 
protection; this step may include an evaluation of: 
a) the risks identified by the importing Party and evidence provided by 
the exporting Party that its sanitary measures effectively address 
those risks; 
b) the legislative authority, standards, practices and procedures 
including those of laboratories, as well as the programmes in place 
to ensure that the domestic requirements of the exporting Party and 
the importing Party's requirements are met; 
c) the documented structure of the relevant responsible authorities, 
their command chain, their authority, their operational procedures 
and the resources available to them; and 
d) the performance of the relevant responsible authorities" in relation to 
the control programme and assurances. 
The importing Party may carry out audit and verification procedures, in 
accordance with Article 10, to assist this assessment. 
2. Where equivalence has not been recognised, the conditions for trade shall be those 
required by the importing Party, as set out in Annex V, to meet its appropriate 
level of protection. The exporting Party may agree to meet the importing Party's 
conditions, without prejudice to the result of the process set out in paragraph 1. 
3. In carrying out the process described in paragraph 1, and setting the conditions 
referred to in paragraph 2, the Parties shall take account of experience and 
information already acquired: 
Article 8 
Status of the Recognition of Equivalence of the Parties' Sanitary Measures 
1. Annex V lists those sectors, or parts of sectors, for which at the date of entry into 
force of this Agreement the Parties' respective sanitary measures are recognised as 
equivalent for trade purposes. 
2. Annex V also lists those sectors, or parts of sectors, for which, at the date of entry 
into force of this Agreement, the Parties apply different sanitary measures and 
.have not concluded the process described in paragraph 1 of Article 7. The Parties 
shall carry out the actions set out in Annex V based on the process described in 
paragraph 1 of Article 7, with the objective of recognising equivalence by the 
dates-indicated in Annex V. 
3. With respect to sanitary measures recognised as equivalent for trade purposes at 
the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties, within their 
competences, shall initiate the necessary legislative and administrative actions 
within 3 months to implement these recognitions. 
Article 9 
Health Certificate 
When required, each consignment of live animals or animal products presented for import, 
and for which equivalence has been recognised, will be accompanied by an official health 
certificate, the model attestation of which is prescribed in Annex VU. The Parties may 
jointly determine principles or guidelines for certification. Any such principles or 
guidelines shall be set out in Annex VU. 
Article 10 
Audit and Verification 
1. To maintain confidence in the effective implementation of the provisions of this 
Agreement, each Party has the right to carry out audit and verification procedures 
of all or part of the exporting Party's authorities total control programme as 
specified in Annex VI. 
2. Each Party has the right to carry out frontier checks on consignments on 
importation, in accordance with Article 11, the results of which may contribute" to 
the audit and verification process. 
3. The Community shall carry out the audit and verification procedures provided for 
in paragraph 1 and the frontier checks provided for in paragraph 2. 
4. For Canada, its responsible authorities carry out the audit and verification 
. procedures and frontier checks provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2. 
5. Upon the mutual consent of the Parties, either Party may: 
\ (a) share the results and conclusions of its audit procedures and frontier 
checks with countries that are not Parties to this Agreement, or 
(b) use the results and conclusions of the audit procedures and frontier checks 
of countries that are not Parties to this Agreement. 
Article 11 
Frontier flmporfl Checks and Inspection Fees 
1. The frequency and nature of frontier checks shall be based on the risk to public 
and animal health associated with the importation of a live animal or animal 
product. ' .... 
2. The frequency rate of frontier - checks on imported live* animals and animal 
products shall be as set out in Annex VTIL 
3. In the event that frontier checks reveal non-conformity with the relevant import 
requirements the action taken by the importing Party should be based on an 
assessment of the risk involved. 
4. Wherever possible, the importer of a non-conforming consignment, or his 
representative, shall be notified of the reason for non-conformity, and shall be 
given access to the consignment and the'opportunity to contribute relevant 
information to assist the importing Party in taking a final decision. 
5. A Party may collect fees for the costs incurred in conducting frontier checks. 
Provisions concerning these fees may be added to Annex VHI. 
Article12 
Notification and Consultation 
The Parties shall notify each other, in writing, of: 
(a) significant changes in health status, such as the presence and evolution of 
diseases in Annex HI, within 24 hours of confirmation of the change; 
(b) findings of epidemiological importance with respect to diseases which are 
not in Annex HI or which are new diseases, without delay; and 
(c) any additional measures beyond the basic requirements of their respective 
sanitary measures taken to control or eradicate animal disease or protect 
public health, and any changes in preventative policies, including 
vaccination policies. 
2. In cases of serious and immediate concern with respect to public or animal health, 
oral notification shall be made immediately, and written confirmation should 
follow within 24 hours. 
3. Written and oral notifications shall be made to the contact points set out in Annex 
X. 
4. Where a Party has serious concerns regarding a risk to public or animal health, 
consultations regarding the situation shall, on request, take place as soon as 
possible, and in any case within 14 days of the request. Each Party shall 
.endeavour in such situations to provide all the information necessary to avoid a 
disruption iri trade, and to reach a mutually acceptable solution. 
Article 13 
•Safeguard Clause 
A Party may, on serious public or animal health grounds, take provisional measures 
necessary for the protection of public or animal health. These measures shall be notified to 
the other Party within 24 hours of the decision to implement-them and, on request, 
consultations regarding the situation shall be held within 14 days of the notification. The 
Parties shall take due account of any information provided through such consultations. 
Article 14 
Information Exchange 
1. The Parties shall exchange information relevant to the implementation of this 
Agreement on a uniform and systematic basis, to provide assurance, engender 
mutual confidence and demonstrate the efficacy of the programmes controlled. 
Where appropriate, this may include exchanges of officials. 
2. The information exchange on changes in their respective sanitary measures, and 
other relevant information, shall include: 
(a) the opportunity to consider proposals for the introduction of new measures 
or changes in existing measures, which may affect this Agreement, in 
advance of their finalisation. Where either Party considers it necessary, 
proposals may be dealt with in accordance with Article 16(4); 
(b) briefing on current developments affecting trade in live animals and animal 
products; 
(c) information on the results of the audit and verification procedures provided 
for in Article 10. 
3. . The contact points for this exchange of information are set out in Annex X. 
4. The Parties shall provide for the submission of scientific papers or data to the 
relevant scientific fora to substantiate any views or claims made in respect of a 
matter arising under this Agreement: Such information shall be evaluated by the 
relevant scientific fora in a timely manner, and the results of that examination shall 
be made available to both Parties. 
Article 15 
Outstanding Issues 
1. The principles of this Agreement shall be.applied to address outstanding issues 
affecting trade between the Parties in live animals and animal products as listed in 
Annex IX. Modifications shall be made to this Annex and, as appropriate, the 
. other Annexes, to take account of progress made and new issues identified. 
Article 16 
Joint Management Committee 
1. A Joint Management Committee.(hereinafter.referred to as "the Committee") 
consisting of representatives of the Parties is hereby established. The Committee 
shall consider any matters relating to the Agreement, and shall examine all matters 
which may arise in relation to its implementation. The Committee shall meet within 
one year of the entry into force of this Agreement, and at least annually thereafter. 
The Committee may also address issues out of session by correspondence. 
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2. The Committee shall, at least once a year, review the Annexes to this Agreement, 
notably in the light of progress made under the consultations provided for under 
this Agreement. Following its review, the Committee shall issue a report of its 
proceedings including any recommendations of the Committee. 
3. In the light of the provisions set out in paragraph 2, the Parties may agree to 
modify the Annexes consistent with the Agreement. Modifications shall be agreed 
by an exchange of notes. 
4. The Parties agree to establish Technical Working Groups consisting of expert-
level representatives of the Parties, which shall identify and address technical and 
scientific issues arising from this Agreement. 
When additional expertise is required, ad hoc groups, notably scientific groups, 
may be constituted by the Parties. Membership of such ad hoc groups need not be 
restricted to representatives of the Parties. may uc ^unsiuuieu vy uic rames. ivieiiiuc 
restricted to representatives of the Parties 
Article 17 
Territorial Application 
This Agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories in which the Treaty 
establishing the European Community is applied and under the conditions laid down in 
that Treaty and, on the other hand, to the territory of Canada. • 
Article 18 
Final Provisions 
This Agreement and its Annexes shall enter into force upon an exchange of notes 
indicating that the Parties have completed all legal requirements necessary for that 
purpose. 
Each Party shall implement the commitments arid obligations arising from this 
Agreement and its Annexes in accordance with its internal procedures. 
Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving at least 6 months' notice in 
writing. The Agreement shall terminate on the expiry of the period of notice. 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned being duly authorised, have signed 
this Agreement. 
Done in two copies, this ['] day of [ ], 1998, in each of the English and French 
languages, each version being equally authentic. 
For the Government of Canada . For the European 
Community 
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LIST OF ANNEXES 
ANNEX I Live animals and products 
ANNEX II Responsible authorities 
ANNEX m Diseases for which régionalisation decisions can be taken 
ANNEX IV Régionalisation and zoning 
ANNEX V Recognition of Sanitary Measures 
ANNEX VI / Guidelines on procedures for conducting an audit 
ANNEX \TI Certification 
ANNEX VHT Frontier checks 
ANNEX DC Outstanding issues 
ANNEX X Contact points 
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ANNEX I 
LIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS 
Live animals and animal For Imports into Canada, as For Imports into the 
products:- defined by: Community, as defirfed by: 
1. Live Cattle and Pigs Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 64/432/EEC 
(CRC, c.296) of 26 June 1964 
2. Bovine Semen Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 88/407/EEC 
(CRC, c.296)' of 14 June 1988 
3. - Bovine Embryos Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 89/556/EEC 
(CRC, c.296) of 25 September 1989 
4; ( Live Horses Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 90/426/EEC 
(CRC, c.296) of 26 June 1990 
5. Pig Semen Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 90/429/EEC 
(CRC, c.296) " • of 26 June 1990 
6. Poultry and Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 90/539/EEC 
Hatching Eggs (CRC, c.296) of 15 October 1990 
7. Live Aquaculture Fish Health Protection Council Directive 91/67/EEC 
Animals and '> Regulations made under the of 28 January 1991 
Aquaculture Fisheries Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 
Products F-14 
Fish Inspection Regulations 
made under the Fish Inspection 
Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F-12 
8. Live Sheep and Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 91/68/EEC 
Goats (CRC, c.296) of 28 January 1991 
9. Other Live Animals, Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 92/65/EEC 
Semen, Ova and (CRC, c.296) of 13 July 1992 
Embryos From the 
Animal Species not 
referred to in points 
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10. Fresh Meat Meat Inspection Regulations - Council Directive 64/433/EEC 
definitions (food animal, meat, of 26 June 1964 
meat by-product, mechanically 
separated meat) & Schedule I 
(fresh) 
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Live animals and animal 
products: 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
49. Fresh Poultry Meat 
Meat Products 
Minced Meat and 
Meat Preparations 
Egg Products 
Shell Eggs 
Live Bivalve 
Molluscs 
Fishery Products 
Farmed Game Meat 
Wild Game Meat 
Milk and Milk 
Products For Imports into Canada, as 
defined by: 
Meat Inspection Regulations -
definitions (as above, bird) 
Meat Inspection Regulations -
definitions (prepared, 
preserved, processed) 
No specific definition,( would 
be processed, fresh meat & 
poultry meat) Standard in 
Schedule I 
Processed Egg & Egg 
Regulations - definitions (a 
number of definitions apply for 
specific egg products & 
processed eggs) 
Fish Inspection Regulations 
made under the Fish Inspection 
Act, R.S.C 1985, C. F-12 
Fish Health Protection 
Regulations and the 
Management of Contaminated 
Fisheries Regulations made 
under the Fisheries Act, 
R.S.C, 1985, c. F-14 
Fish Inspection Regulations 
made under the Fish Inspection 
Act, R.S.C, 1985, c. F-12 
Meat Inspection Regulations -
definitions (Farmed game 
animal and thereafter as for 
fresh meat & fresh poultry 
meat) 
Meat Inspection Regulations -
Only species recognized are 
muskox, caribou & reindeer) 
-Dairy Product Regulations 
(CAP) 
-Food and Drug Regulations 
-Consumer Packaging and 
Labelling Regulations For Imports into the 
Community, as defined by: 
Council Directive 71/118/EEC 
of 15 February 1971 
Council Directive 77/99/EEC 
of 21 December 1976 
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Council Directive 94/65/EEC 
of 14 December 1994 
Council Directive 89/437/EEC 
of 20 June 1989 
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Council Directive 91/492/EEC 
of 15 July 1991 
Council Directive 91/493/EEC 
of 22 July 1991 
Council Directive 91/495/EEC 
of 27 November 1991 
Council Directive 92/45/EEC 
of the 16 June 1992 
Council Directive 92/46/EEC 
of 16 June 1992. 
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Live animals and animal For Imports into Canada, as For Imports into the 
products: defined by: Community, as defined by: 
20. Animal Waste Council Directive 907667/EEC 
of 27 November 1990 
21. Animal Products not Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 92/118/EEC 
referred to in points (CRC, c.296) of 17 December 1992 
10 - 20. Meat Inspection Regulations - :. 
definitions (as appropriate) 
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ANNEXH 
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES 
Responsible Authorities of Canada 
The following Departments are responsible for the application of sanitary measures in respect of 
domestically produced, exported and imported animals and animal products and for issuing health 
certificates attesting to agreed standards unless otherwise noted: The Canadian Food Inspection 
Agency (CFIA), or the Department of Health, as appropriate. 
B. Responsible Authorities of the Community 
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Control is shared between the national services in the individual Member States and the European 
Commission. In this respect the following applies: 
• In terms of exports to Canada, the Member States are responsible for control of the 
production circumstances and requirements, including statutory inspections and issuing 
health certification attesting to the agreed standards and requirements. 
• The European Commission is responsible for overall co-ordination, inspection/audits of 
inspection systems and the necessary legislative action to ensure uniform application of 
standards and requirements within the Single European Market. 
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ANNEX III 
DISEASES FOR WHICH REGIONALISATION DECISIONS CAN BE TAKEN 
LEGAL BASIS 
Disease EC Canada z 
Foot and mouth disease 85/511, 64/432 Health of Animals Act Sections 5, 22 
through 27, and 64. Health of Animals 
Regulations sections 90 and 91, and 
schedule 2 of the Reportable Disease 
Regulations. 
Vesicular stomatitis 92/119 ., Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Swine vesicular disease 92/119, 64/432" H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Rinderpest 92/119, 64/432 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Peste des petits ruminants 92/119 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Contagious bovine 64/432 Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 
pleuropneumonia 91 and Schedule 2. 
Lumpy skin disease 92/119 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Rift Valley fever 92/119 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Bluetongue 92/119 Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Sheep pox and goat pox 92/119 - Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
African Horse Sickness 90/426,92/35 Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
African Swine Fever 64/432 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Classical Swine Fever 80/217, 64/432 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
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Fowl Plague (Highly pathogenic 92/40, 90/539 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64:.H of A Regs 90, 
Avian Influenza) 91 and Schedule 2. 
Newcastle disease 92/66, 90/539 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Venezualan Equine 90/426 . Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 
Encephalomyelitis 91 and Schedule 2. 
Epizootic haemorrhagic disease 92/119 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Teschen 92/119 Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, , 
91 and Schedule 2. 
Aquaculture diseases 
The list of aquaculture diseases is to.be discussed further by the Parties on the basis of the International 
Aquatic Animal Health Code of the OIE. 
17 .. . 
ANNEX IV 
REGIONALISATION AND ZONING 
Further to Article 5(3), the Parties agree that the following forms the basis for regionalisatipn decisions 
for the diseases listed in Annex III. Each Party agrees to recognize régionalisation decisions taken in 
accordance with this Annex. 
Animal Diseases 
Régionalisation -Adjacent countries or parts of countries which have the same animal health status and 
similar disease controls can be treated as a region. The region must be clearly delineated by natural, 
artificial or legal boundaries which must be effective. The region must have a common control policy 
for the specific disease. There must, be a uniform effective system of epidemiological surveillance 
throughout the region and an official sanitary agreement between the countries involved. 
In assessing risk from a given proposed importation of animals or animal products, three sets of factors 
may be considered :-'"'. 
1. Source risk factors 
2. Commodity risk factors 
3. Destination risk factors 
Source risk factors 
The primary determinant of the risk of importing disease is the status of the country of origin in respect 
o£the disease in question. However, declarations of disease freedom must be backed up by effective 
surveillance programmes. 
The over-riding consideration in this context, therefore, is the quality of the veterinary infrastructure. 
No other factors can be assessed without full confidence in the veterinary administration. In particular, 
their ability to detect and control an outbreak of disease and to provide meaningful certification is 
crucial. 
The ability to detect the presence of disease depends on the surveillance carried out This surveillance 
can be active, passive, or both. 
Active surveillance implies definitive action intended to identify the presence of disease, such as 
systematic clinical inspections, ante and post mortem examination, serology on farm or in abattoir, 
referral of pathological material for laboratory diagnosis, sentinel animals. 
Passive surveillance means that the disease must be compulsorily notifiable, and that there must be a 
sufficiently high level of supervision of the animals in order to ensure that the disease will be observed 
quickly and reported as a suspect. There must also be a mechanism for investigation and confirmation, 
and farmers and veterinarians must have a high level of awareness of the disease and its symptoms. 
Epidemio-surveillance may be augmented by voluntary and compulsory herd/flock health programmes, 
particularly those which ensure a regular veterinary presence on the farm. 
Other factors to be considered include : 
18 
* disease history 
* vaccination history 
* v controls on movements into the zone, out of the zone and within the zone 
* animal identification and recording 
*. presence of disease in adjacent areas 
* physical barriers between zones of differing status 
* meteorological conditions 
* use of buffer zones (with or without vaccination) 
* presence of vectors and/or reservoirs 
* active control and eradication programmes (where appropriate) 
* ante and post mortem inspection system 
On the basis of these factors, a zone may be defined. 
The authority with the responsibility for implementing the zoning policy is in the best position to define 
and maintain the zone. When there is a high level of confidence in that authority, the decisions it makes 
can be the basis for trade. 
The zones so defined may be assigned a risk category. 
Possible categories are : 
low/negligible risk 
medium risk 
high risk 
unknown risk 
Calculation of estimates of risk for eg. live animals, [calculated by the [exporting] [importing] Partyl, 
may assist in this categorisation. Import conditions may then be defined for each category, disease and 
commodity, individually or in groups. 
Low/negligible risk implies that importation may take place based on a simple guarantee of origin. 
Medium risk implies that some combination of certification and/or guarantees may be required before 
or after importation. 
High risk implies that importation will only take place under conditions which significantly reduce the 
risk, eg. by additional guarantees, testing or treatment. 
Unknown risk implies that imports will only take place if the commodity itself is of very low risk eg. 
hides, wool, or under the conditions for "high risk" if the commodity factors warrant. 
19 
Commodity Risk Factors 
These include : 
* is the disease transmissible by the commodity 
* could the agent be present in the commodity if derived from ^a healthy and/or clinically affected 
animal • 
* can the predisposing factor be reduced eg. by vaccination 
* what is the likelihood that the commodity has been exposed to infection 
* has the commodity been obtained in such a way as to reduce the risk eg. de-boning 
-* has the commodity been subjected to a treatment which inactivates the agent . 
Appropriate tests and quarantine will reduce the risk. 
Destination Risk Factors 
* presence of susceptible animals 
* presence of vectors 
'*. possible vector-free period 
* preventive measures such as waste food feeding and animal waste rendering rules 
* intended use of product eg. petfood, human consumption only. 
These factors are inherent in or are under the control of the importing country, and some may therefore 
be modified to facilitate trade. These may for example include restricted entry conditions eg. animals to 
be confined to a certain vector free region until the incubation period has passed, or [canalisation] 
systems. 
However, destination Risk Factors will also be taken into account by the infected country with respect 
to the risk presented by movements from the infected part to the free part of its territory. 
Aquaculture Diseases 
Pending the development of any specific provisions to be included in this Annex, the basis for 
Régionalisation decisions for aquaculture diseases will be the International Aquatic Health Code of the 
OIE. 
20 
ANNEX V Recognition of Sanitary Measures 
Yes (1) Equivalence agreed - model health attestations to be used 
Yes (2) Equivalence agreed in principle - some specific issue (s) to be resolved 
existing certification to be used until issue(s) resolved 
Yes (3) Equivalence in form of compliance with importing Party's 
requirements - existing certification to be used 
NE Not evaluated - existing certification to be used in the interim 
No (4) : Not equivalent and/or further evaluation is required. Trade may occur 
if the exporting Party meets the importing Party's requirements 
AD 
AI 
BSE 
BVD 
C 
CSF 
EBL 
Equiv 
FMD 
IBD 
IBR 
IR 
JD 
MV 
ND 
OIE 
PAQ 
PEQ 
PM 
PRRS 
ScVC 
Std 
SVD 
UHT 
UK 
WTO Aujeszky's disease 
avian influenza 
bovine spongiform encephalopathy . 
bovine viral diarrhea 
Celsius 
classical swine fever 
enzootic bovine leucosis 
Equivalent 
foot and mouth disease 
infectious bursal disease 
infection bovine rhinotracheitis 
Ireland 
Johne's disease 
Maedi-visna 
Newcastle disease 
Office International des Epizooties 
post-arrival quarantine 
pre-export quarantine 
Post Mortem 
porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome 
Scientific Veterinary Committee 
Standard 
swine vesicular disease 
Ultra High Temperature 
United Kingdom 
World Trade Organisation 
21 
•Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health \ European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 1 Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards ~ EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
^=™™»»=— • mm mm 
1. Live Animals ' 
Animal health 
- Equidae 
* 
i Directive 
90/426, H of A Act & 
Regs., permit 
conditions 
N 
i 2 
_ 
r . 
t l| Consider reducing 
the pott-import 
quarantine time to 
that necessary to 
ensure freedom of 
the animals from . 
diseeses of concern. 
vi| Amend reqmt, for 
piroplasmosis 
freedom to freedom 
from notifiable 
diseases within 10 
km of the holding for 
12 months. 
vii) Amend 
statements regarding 
disease freedom to 
the wording in Article 
4.para 5 of 
90/426/EEC 
ix)Amend 
piroplasmosis test to' 
test approved by 
AAFC. H f A Act 
and Regs., 
Disease 
Control MOP . •' l • ' • 'y 
Directive 
90/426, 
Decisions 
92/260, 
93/195, 
93/196; 
93/197, 
94/467 
' 
•• 3 i) Cda requests' 
that EU accept as 
official Jests those 
that bepbrne 
recognised by •.. 
OIE. 
. 
i; ' 
> 
i 
i • 
•>• • 
•••'..• i. 
• i" 
22 4/17/98 
1 ' ' 
1 -Commodity 
| -Specias 
| -Animal/Public 
| Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC. 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) . Special Conditions Actions Canadiar 
Trade Conditions -
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards I Exports to the European Community 
Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions 1 
Actions I -1 
1. Live, Animals i 
Animal health 
- Bovine 
fl Animals 
• • . Directives 
64/432, 
72/462, . Hof A Act& 
Regs, 
permit 
conditions . 
i v E 
-, 
'. 
' c 
• •• EC requests Canada 
to 
1} accept items, 1) ii) 
and vH^bveT!) ,."*:£^...^ 
ii) eliminate post 
import requirements 
or at least to reduce 
the duration and 
severity of 
quarantine/ isolation 
to the time and tests 
necessary to 
determineftejedom 
from diseases ofS 
concern. ^S •*mr 
lii) eccapt that trade 
in live cattle shall 
proceed on the basis 
of the OIE 
recommendations as 
outlined in Chapter 
3.2.13. of the 
International Animal 
Health Code. H of A Act 
and Regs., 
DC Manual 
of 
Procedures, 
permit 
conditions. 
.. 
Vy >' .. . «•• YCv c H.' Directive 
72/462 
Decision' 
83/494 
< , f" 3 
, 
i • •« 
< •: !•;.; 
Canada requests that 
EU . . ... J'; 
1) Accept cattle 
inepe ted within 46 
hours of departure.'' 
ii) Accept cattle .-••" 
without tb arid ':.•'• 
brucellosis test if V ' j 
they origineta frorrl B 
free regions. ' •'•'..' H 
iii) Review EBL rules 1 
iv) Accept cattle on | 
basis of a statement | 
indicating that thef 1 
holding is, not under | 
restriction due to an | 
outbreak of rabies 'or | 
anthrax.' • 
v) Remove the reqrrrt. 
for mastitis test. ' 
vi) Review 
blu etongue & EHO 
tests end 
requirements and 
seasonal restrictions 
for these diseases, - ; 
vli) Review IBR 
requirements 
viii) Reexamine ,' 
requirement that, 
enimels be conceived 
in Canada. 
tsini /<>8 
•Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
11. Live Animals 
Animal health 
Sheep/Goats 
• » 
. 
'"• Directive 
91/68 i 
H of A Act & 
Regs, permit 
conditions 
i 4 
• 
' 
. 
! EC requests thet 
Canada 
1) Accept animals 
from a region in 
which scrapie ia 
notifiable, the holding 
has been free for two 
years and where the 
holding ia subject to 
sampling for the 
disease • 
ii) Justify the 
requirement that 
animals must 
originate from a 
region which is free 
from BSE. 
Hi) Delete the 
requirement for 
regional freedom from 
paratuberculosis, 
enzootic abortion and 
echinococcus/hydatid 
OSIS. 
iv) Delete test 
requirements for 
leptospirosis, 
paratuberculosis, 
enzootic abortion, 
MV/CAE, Q fever and 
the test for 
tuberculosis from 
free regions, 
v) eliminate post 
import requirements 
or at least to reduce 
the duration and 
severity of 
quarantine/ isolation 
to the time and tests 
necessary to 
determine freedom 
from diseases of 
concern. H of A Act 
and Regs., 
DC Manual 
of 
Procedures, 
Permit 
conditions 
'•-Directive 
91/68 
• -4 
• 
i 1 J; 
- i 
•' 
i' • • ' . 
Canada requests the 
EUto; . !; . 
1) Justify the reqmt. for 
regional freedom from 
contagious agalactia. 
II) Remove reqmt.for 
seasonal Importation ' 
vi) Accept animals ' • 
from holding free of 
scrapie 6 yeara & not 
the progeny of an ' 
affected dem. j ; 
vli) Remove reqmts.f or 
flock testing for 
MV/CAE. B. ovls and 
B. melitenels, pre- ... 
embarkation. 
quarantine; and testa 
for brucellosis fromi 
free areas, MV/CAE 
and contagious 
'agalactia except for'' 
animala destined to' 
free regions and tests 
for bluetongue end ' 
EHD. 
vli) Accept on the basis 
of CO03/19B/EEC; 
Psrt 1 .b 
i 
24 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
1L Live Animals 
Animal health 
- Swine 
- Dogs and 
Cats 
-"Balai" 
animals Directive 
64/432, 
72/462. 
90/425, 
Directive 
92/65, 
Directive. 
92/65 Hof A Act* 
Regs., permit 
conditions 
Hof A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 17 & 
18. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 3 
2 
3 
E. Must have cert of rabies 
vaccination or country 
freedom. Additional 
vaccination requirements 
and humane considerations 
for puppies. 
' ) 
EC requests Canada 
to delete reference to 
PRRS, lepto. TGE, 
PRCV, atrophic 
rhinitis, T.spiralis, and 
ivermectin treetment. 
Review import 
conditions for 
ceryidae and 
camelidae H of A Act 
and Regs. 
H of A Act 
and Regs, 
DC Manual 
of 
Procedures. 
H of A Act and 
Regs. Disease 
control, programs 
and ungulate 
movement 
control apply to 
these animate. :• .;. ,. •.... .-..: r • 
. Directive 
72/462 • 
Decision 
83/494 
Directive 
92/65 
Directive 
92/65 •_ 
3 
t 
2 
3 Quarantine required for 
movement to UK and 
Ireland. 
Otherwise vaccinatiuon 
and test Canada requests that 
EU; . . . 
1) Accept animals ''. 
without test for j • 
Teschen disease.' 
ii) Delete requirement' 
for percentage herd 
test for swine 
influenza and TGE.; -
Accept animals into: 
free regions wfth a ._ 
record of rabies 
vaccination and 
booster without 
quarantine. 
i) Produce import 
conditions for farmed 
cervidae, and ; 
camelidae and bison. 
Ô' 
>> r A 11 n I 0 0 
•Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health ' European Community Exports to Canada ; 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i " 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community .'• | 
Trade Conditions ; 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) ; • Special Conditions Actions 1 
2. Live Poultry and hatching éggs 
Animal health Directives 
90/539, 
Decision 
93/342 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Permit 
conditions Generic 
conditions 
Review 
requirements for 
TRTandEDS H of A Act and 
Regs.,DC Manual 
of Procedures. Directives 
90/539, 
Decision 
93/432 
96/482 
26 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-AnimalfPublic 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Eqùjv. 
(Cat)' Special Conditions 
3. Semen 
Animal health 
-Bovine Directive 
88/407 H of A Act . 
and Regs. , 
Permit 
conditions 2 
•• 
• Review the 
requirement for 
seronegative 
status of donors 
for leptospirosis 
and 
paratuberculosis 
,.,.••). 
H of A Act 
and Regs, DC 
Manual of 
Procedures," 
Sec 15. 
-Directive 
'88/407 
Decision 
94/577/EC 
-3 . - : 
• 
-1) Provide justification 
for the reqmnt. that 
all bulls standing in an 
approved centre need 
tobelBR/IPV 
seronegative & justify 
the necessity to test 
donors for EHD inv 
view of 
transmissibility by 
semen in doubt. 
ii) Update test , 
provisions for , 
brucellosis (CF or' 
EUSA) and EBL ; 
(EUSA or AGID). , ' 
iii) Determine method 
to be used to identify 
semen from IBR/IPV 
negetive bulls or 
remove requirement 
for such straw 
identification, 
iv) Amend CD. 
94/677/EC Pert 1,1 
13.(d)of Annex C to . 
permit Importation .ef 
••man from bulls which' 
. have been resident • 
"fn the territory of a 3rd 
country on the list 
drawn up In accordance 
with Article 8 (Dot 
88/407/EEC" snd , 
request the nsme of the 
third country. 
2?~ 
1-7 4/17/9R 
•Commodity 
•Species 
•Animal/Pubiic 
Health . European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC •. 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Specie) Conditions Actions 
|3. Semen 
, Animal health 
-Sheep/Goats 
-Porcine 
-Canine 
-Feline Directives 
92/65 
Directive 
90/429 
Directive 
92/65 
Directive 
92/65 , H of A Act 
and Regs.,' 
Permit 
conditions 
H of A Act 
and Regs., 
Permit 
conditions 
H of A Act 
end Regs, 
No trade 3E 
E 
E 
i • • • DReview the 
requirement for 
Ieptospirosis 
seronagativity. 
ii)Generic 
conditions 
OGeneric 
conditions H of A Act 
and Regs, 
DC Manual 
of 
Procedures, 
Sec 15. 
Hof A Act 
and Regs., 
DC Manual 
of 
Procedures, 
Sec 15. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. Directive 
92/65 
91/68 
Decision 
95/388/EC 
Directive 
90/429 
Decision 
93/199 
Directive 
92/65 
Directive 
92/65 3 
E 
1 1 
' 
• ilHarmonfee trade 
zoosanitary 
conditions for imports 
from third countries. •• 
ii)Remove the 
requirement for 
Mycoplasma testing 
(done in bovine).' 
iii)Accept. 1 . 
regionelization of 
bluetongue and : 
EHD.and remove the " 
test requirement. 
iv)Update test 
requirement for < 
MV/CAE to EUSA. 
v)Delete the 
requirement for post. 
collection test for 
MV/CAE. -.I-
i)Harmonize for 
third country 
importetfon. 
ii) Review 
requirement to . 
test all boars for 
CSFandAD . 
Canada requests 
EU to produce 
certificate 
28 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Specias 
-Animal/Public 
Heelth European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC * 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
4. Equine semen, ova and embryos 
Animal health Directive 
92/65 
Decisions 
95/307 
95/295 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Permit 
conditions Set out import 
requirements H of A Act 
and Regs. Directive 
92/65, 
Decisions 
95/307 
92/294 
96/539 
96/540 Recognize Canada's 
freedom from CEM._. 
and remove the 
requirement to test 
donor stallions. 
5. Embryos 
Animal health 
-Bovine Directives 
89/556 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Permit 
conditions 2 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
AAFC 
Accreditatio 
n Program Directive 
, 89/556 
Decision 
9 2/471/EC 1 Accept and i 
enforce IETS i 
straw labelling, 
recommend- . 
ations. 
Alter frequency 
of inspection of • 
teams to agree 
with internal EC 
rules t-n -
*2? 
-Commodity 
-Species' 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
5. Embryos 
Animal health 
-Ovine/ 
Caprine 
- Pigs , 
Directive 
92/65 
Directives 
92/118, 
72/461, 
72/462 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Permit 
conditions. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Seo 40-52. •' 
2 
' 
2 
E Raw - Approved countries 
need cert. Unapproved 
require disinfection. Update as 
necessary 
Generic 
conditions H of A Act 
and Regs, 
AAFC 
Accreditation 
Program I • "•' 
Directive 
92/65 
Decision 
95/388/EC 
Directive.. 
92/118 4 
3 Delete' 
requirement for 
flock testing, -. 
lepto treatment 
and mycoplasma 
testing of - •, 
donors. Provide 
details of team. 
approval 'system 
for small 
ruminants. 
'..'* 
30 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
j G. MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
Public Health 
1 . 
1 Directive 
64/433 
Directive 
77/99 
Directive 
71/118 
Directive 
91/495 
Directive 
92/45 Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging & 
Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale). 
Cenada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Livestock 
Carcass 
Grading 
Regs, (if 
beef) 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Processed 
Poultry Regs 
(if carcass 
form) -Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food & 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging & 
Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged , 
for retail 
sale). 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Livestock 
Carcass 
Grading 
Regs, (if 
beef) 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Processed 
Poultry Regs 
(if carcass 
form) • . . • . I ' 
Directive 
72/462 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
97/534/EC 
* ... EC to examine 
Canadian 
submission . on 
BSE status 
• 
i 
\ 
• - •''!'' 
• i 
> 
?/ 
""; ; ' 
-Commodity 
-Species 
i 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards t 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC . 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
6. MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
Veterinary 
presence 
Veterinary 
ante mortem 
Facility 
requirements 
Effluents 
Hand-wash 
facilities/ 
showers yes (1) 
yes(1) 
yes (2) assinstant can preselect 
animals for vet inspection 
separation of waste water 
and other effluents 
necessary to prevent 
backflow contamination 
showers recommended but 
not required in cutting and 
processing plants -yes (2) 
yes (2) 
yes (2) 
i Veterinary presence 
during production 
vet has to do 100% ante-
mortem 
separation not required 
hand wash facilities not to 
be hand operated and to 
provide for easy access. 
Showers required Compliance but 
should be 
reconsidered 
When HACCP; is 
introduced 
Compliance by 
Cenada at 
present 
".•'•• •' 
Canada prepared 
to accept 
equivalent 
safeguards 
\ EU to consider 
modifyng Article 
11 of Annex. 1 
meanwhile ! 
Canada to 
comply . ; 
32 4/17/98 
•Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadiar 
Trade Conditions 
Cenadian 
Standards EC 
Standards, i Exports to the European Community 
Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
6. MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
Waste water 
removal 
Use of wood 
in structure 
and equipment 
Hygiene 
Standards 
product 
flow/cross 
overs and 
counter flow . 
• i. 
yes (2) not necessary to be 
positively ducted 
Canada permits wooden 
pallets in processing areas 
• •• 
, Not strictly regulated -
• 
-* 
.. --. 
yes (2) •• 
Waste water needs to be 
positively ducted into 
covered drains 
Use of wood not permitted 
in rooms, except where 
only packaged meat is 
^handled 
Product flow in such a 
way as to assure all 
hygiene requirements, e.g. 
separation . of unpacked 
fresh meat and packaged, 
meat Compliance • ( by 
Canada, but 
Canada wishes 
to further 
discuss 
requirement as it 
relates j to 
slaughter floor; . 
Compliance .';by 
Canada 
••'- ' 
Compliance by 
Canada •> at 
present. This 
item to ' be 
reassessed at a 
future date when 
Canadian 
situation permits 
establish 
equivalency -' _• 
?J 
-Commodity 
•Species 
•Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards • Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
6, MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
management 
sanitation 
program and 
vet control of 
it 
(bact.control) 
I handling of 
I exposed meat 
I and cardboard 
1 by same 
1 person 
protection of 
packaging 
material 
I room 
1 temperatures 
land 
1 temperature 
1 recording 
• i - -
-
.'. Not prohibited by Canadian 
legislation 
' 
Packaging material shall not 
be contaminated 
Room temperatures not to 
exceed: 
Cutting room 10°C 
Holding cooler 4°C 
Chilling cooler 2°C 
'Freezer T188C 
Product - temperatures not 
to 
exceed 
refrigera 
ted 
meat 
products 
4°C * • > 
' 
. . 
• • . -'!• I 
Inter alia bacteriological 
controls and vet service 
analysis required 
Not allowed 
Packaging material must 
be in sealed protective 
covering during 
transportation and storage 
Cutting room 
temperature not to exceed 
12C 
Product temperatures not 
to exceed: 
Offal 3°C 
Fresh meat 7°C 
Frozen meat -12C • . ' •:•"' 
Canada system 
is now' ' 
equivalent , 
subject to on site 
verification 
•I 
Compliance hy 
Canada 
'i " 
Compliance . by 
Canada jet 
present. 
•' >'•?' 
plinace by both 
sides at preseht. 
Equivalence • .. 
should ' be 
considered 
i 
34 4/11/98 
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•Species 
-Animal/Publio 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Èquiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
6 MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN v i 
water testing 
medical 
certificates 
1 HACCP-. 
application Directive 
80/778/EEC 
D64/433 
D77/99 
D71/118 
D91/495 
D92/45 Standards by 
Health 
Canada 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act and 
Regulations yes (1) 
NE 
NE " • ' • • '. 
Continuous assessment of 
health status EC to provide 
info on MS 
systems Standards by 
.health 
Canada Directive 
80/778/EEC 
D64/433 etc yes (2) 
yes (2) 
• ' • /• 
NE / 
Initial health certificate 
required. Follow up by 
Member States system Compliance by 
Canada. - ^. 
EC(DGXI) vjto 
evalute Canadian 
submission "•/•&/ 
Canada •'. :lto 
comply, with 
present ". EC 
regulation - ;.' 
Discussion 
?s 
-Commodity 
•Species 
\ 
-Animal/Public 
Health' ' European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Exports to the European Community 
Equiv'. 
(Cat) Special Conditions ..." 
Actions 
6A. Fresh Meal 
Animal health 
-Ruminants 
- Equidae 
- Porcine 
Animals 
Public Health - Specific 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462, 
Directive 
64/433 
-H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,41. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,41. 
i 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,41 
Meat , 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging & 
Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale). 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Livestock 
Carcass 
Grading 
Regs, (if 
beef) 2 
2 
2 
Yes (2) ' Requires a certificate of 
origin, statement of disease 
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. ^~ 
See below ' 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil No legislation 
No legislation 
No legislation 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food & 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging & 
Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale). 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Livestock 
Carcass 
Grading 
Regs, (if 
beef) ( ••:..'.;' 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
80/804 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
80/804 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
80/804 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 
3 
3 
Yes (2) .-' 
r 
See below 
• • • il ll : ^.i—I„L,. r-r-1 V 
1.'. 
r: 
EC to exemlne 
Canadian !, 
submission on 
BSE status 
i 
36 4/17/98 
•Commodity 
•Specits 
-Animal /Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions , 
Actions 
j 6A. Fresh Meat - Specific 
Definition and Prohibitions 
Young animals 
Mechanically 
recovered 
meat 
Irradiation 
Hormones etc, 
tenderizers 
salmonella 
i --
• ' . ' ! . •"'•'. 
No export of meat from 
animals under two weeks 
Canada allows mechanically 
recovered meat 
fresh/frozen under defined 
conditions . 
Irradiation not forbidden but 
unacceptable to consumers 
at present 
Use not forbidden 
No special health guarantee 
required at present time * 
* No . export of meat from 
too young animals 
Deletion * no imports 
possible at present time 
Fresh meat not to be 
irradiated 
Use forbidden 
special guarantees 
required for Sweden and 
Finland N. : ! ' 
Compliance by 
both - parties, 
pending change 
in ' Canadian 
legislation 
Compliance by 
Canada, pending 
possible changes 
in EU legislation 
Compliance by 
Canada until _ a 
change in EU 
legislation 
Compliance by 
Canada. Under 
WTO 
consideration at 
present time 
Compliance by . 
Canada - -
& 
•Commodity 
• 
•Species 
•Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
1 6A. Fresh Meat - Specific 
.Establishment Criteria 
- suspect 
pens 
- room for vet 
service in 
cutting plants 
- Equine meat 
- hide-on veal • • 
% - i 
Strict segregation . is 
necessary, but not 
separate drainage for sick 
or supect animals is 
required 
No requirements for a 
separate office 
Equine meat has to be 
totally separated from 
other < meat at all times-
(adulteration): 
permitted -Required 
Required 
No separation necessary 
from other meat fit for 
human consuption 
Not permitted Canada 
requests EU to 
consider 
amending 
requirement in 
view of enimaf 
... heelth situation 
Canada 
requests EU to 
consider 
amending 
requirement 
where there is 
no permanent 
veterinary 
service 
presence 
Not strictly 'a 
DG VI issue. 
Canada would 
be prepared to 
accept - specific 
instruction for 
certification. •' 
Compliance fbr 
export 
38- 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Species 
•Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv, 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
1 6A. Fresh Meal 
Meat inspection - Specific 
/ veterinary s 
• POST MORTEM INSPECTION 
* incision 
. • 
Cysticercosis 
cuts 
* Pig heart 
incision 
• glanders 
* liver. 
incisions i 
supervision 
certain incisions can be 
made by workers 
Only one masseter external 
cut and one internal cut 
No incision routinely 
required 
Splitting of. head not 
required 
Only longitodinal incision 
of hepatic ducts required -
i Not allowed 
Two external cuts 
required 
Inter-ventricular septum 
cut.required (heart to be 
incised) 
Required 
Incision at base of 
caudate lobe required 
i1 • 1 Compliance 
(discussion) 
Compliance by 
Cenada at 
present . time, 
pending ] 
conclusion of 
Canadian study 
Canad to 
request EU to 
review . 
requirements 
based on animal 
health- status of 
Canada 
Compliance by 
cenada . . '. 
Canada to 
request j a 
derogation, 
based . on 
disease freedom 
Complianoe by 
Canada, 
pending 
outcome of 
Canadian study. 
Eventually 
Canadian 
request 
. - f wii/nn 
European Community Exports to Canada 
Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
6A. Fresh Meat - Specific 
Meat inspection/ veterinary supervision 
* trichina 
testing of 
horse meat 
and pigmeat -
• • . 
Not required 1 
Required for 
meat export of . \ 
Compliance by 
Canada 
1' 
40 4/17/98 
•Commodity 
-Species 
•Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Cpnditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
j 6A. Fresh Meat - Specific 
MEAT HANDLING PROCEDURES 
- Stockinettes 
- Shrouds .- -Permitted as sole wrapping 
material • 
Not prohibited by Canadian 
legislation * :• •••• - • - - •.. ^ 
Not' be used as sole 
wrapping ' or packaging 
material 
Not to be used on 
-carcases Compliance by 
Canada 
Compliance by-
Canada .. - i . 
7, Poultry Meat 
Animal health 
Public health 
i 
• Mn Directives 
91/494 . 
Decision 
94/438 
Directive 
71/118 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
-Sec 40,41. 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
'Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale). 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& 
Processed. 
Poultry Regs 
(if in carcass 
form). 2 
Yes (2) 
V Statement or origin, 
disease freedom. 
- Vet PM 
HORIZONTAL ISSUES Complience by 
EC. Further 
discussion 
following on site 
verification 
1 No 
legislation 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
* Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) 
Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
& Processed 
Poultry Regs 
(if In carcass 
form) Directive 
91/494 
93/342 
94/984 
Directive 
71/118 
Decision 
96/712 
• 
* 
• Yes(3) 
Yes (2) - Vet PM 
- Counter-flow chiller 
- Final decontamination 
(chlorination, irradiation) 
Horizontal Issues 
i Extend rules to 
all species | 
(ratites etc.) 
• . . -. • 
Compliance by 
Canada. Further 
discussion •' 
following on site 
verification 
Compliance by 
Cenada ' 
Compliance <• by 
Canada. Further 
discussion: EC 
(DGXI) to define 
"hyperclorinatio 
n", Canada to 
send trial on 
TSP , ; 
, i ; 
Mr 
1 -Commodity 
1 -Species 
j -Animal/Public 
J Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions ' Canadian Exports to 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) the European Community 
Special Conditions Actions 
V 
i" • 
|8. Meat Products 
1 Animal health 
- Red Meat 
(ruminants/ 
horses) 
- Piss • 
-Poultry 
•Wild Game 
and farmed 
game 
Public Health Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462, 
80/215 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462, 
80/215 
Directives 
92/118, 
72/462, 
80/215, 
94/438 
Directives 
92/495, 
92/45 
Directive 
77/99 Hof A Act and 
Regs. Sec 40, 
41. 
H of A Act and 
Regs, Sec 40,41. 
H of A Act and 
Reg*. Sec 40.41. 
H of A Act and 
Regs. Sec 40,41. 
i 
Meat Inspection 
Act & Rege. 
Food and Drugs 
Act & Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging and 
Labelling 
Act & Regs, (if 
packaged for 
retail sale) 2 
2 
2 
2 
Yes (2) Statement of origin, disease -
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom 
HORIZONTAL ISSUES No legislation 
No legislation 
No legislation 
No legislation 
Meat Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and Drugs 
Act & Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging and 
Labelling 
Aot & Regs. (If 
pkgd. for retail 
sale) Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
91/449 
Decisions 
97/231 
97/232 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
91/449 
Decisions 
97/231 • 
97/232 
Directive 
92/118 
Decisions 
97/231 
97/232 
Directive-
92/495,92/4 
5 
Decisions 
97/231 
97/232 
Directive 
77/99, 
92/118 . 
Decision 
97/41/EC 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 
3 
3 
3 
Y«a (2) I 
-
"HORIZONTAL ISSUES 
I1 l" 
.••"•'• 
! 
•• 
EC to examine 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status ; 
42 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Ànimel/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards ' Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions 
9. Farmed Game Meat 
Animal health 
I - Deer * 
II ' 
j - 'Rabbit 
- Porcine 
- Feathered 
Public Health 
• Directives 
72/461, 
92/118 
91/495 
Directives . 
72/461, 
92/118, 
91/495 
Directives 
92/118 
72/462 
80/215 
94/438 
Directive 
91/495 % • 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Seo 40 41. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40, 41. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40. 41. 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs.' 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs. . 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) 2 
2 
2 
Yes (2) Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
Some bird species not 
permitted 
Prolonged delayed 
evisceration not permitted 
,. 
HORIZONTAL ISSUES Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Compliance by 
EC. EC to specify 
additional 
birds .to 
included 
-. 
Compliance 
EC 
-wild 
be 
by No legislation 
No legislation 
No legislation 
Meat 
Inspection • 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer' 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs. 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) Directive 
92/118, 
91/495 
Decisions 
97/219/EC v 
Directive 
92/118 '• 
Decisions 
97/219/EC 
Directive 
92/118 
Decisions 
97/219/EC 
Directive 
91/495 
Decision 
97/219/EC 
• * 3 
3 
3 
Yes (2) 
1 
' • I 
- • 
• 
Canada to meet provisions 
of Directive 91/495/EEC 
Rabbits: decapitation not 
permitted 
HORIZONTAL ISSUES \ 
Compliance 
Canada . at 
present time 
, 
Compliance 
Cenada i -
>;-
i 
r "• 
: • 
•i. ' 
by 
the 
; j 
by 
;, 
! 
i 
43 4/17/98 
•Commodity • 
•Species . 
•Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards ..i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community . 1 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions | 
H 
10. Wild Game Meat" 
Animal health | 
- Deer 8 Directive 
I 92/45 
• . 
- Rabbit 
i 
- Porcine 
i 
i 
- Feathered 
i 
1 Public Health 
ii 
, 
. Directive 
92/45 
Directive 
92/45 
Directive 
92/45 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,41. 
Hof A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40. 41. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40.41. -
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs. 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) 2 
2 
2 
N.E. ' 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom. 
'."'•. 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom 
Statement of origin, disease 
freedom 
Presently prohibited except 
for caribou, rendear and 
muskox . . 
.- • 
HORIZONTAL ISSUES Nil 
•.' • ' r 
Nil 
Nil 
EC to specify 
additional wild 
birds to be 
included 
Canada to 
consider 
amending 
legislation No legislation 
No legislation 
No legislation 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act& Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs. 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) Directive 
92/45, ' 
Decision 
97/218/EC 
Directive 
92/45, 
Decision 
97/220/EC 
Directive' 
92/45, 
Decision 
97/218/EC 
Directive 
92/45 . 
Decisions 
97/218/EC 
97/220/EC 3 
3 
3 
N.E. 
, 
1 . , 1 % 
/ 
- . 
, 
' •'•'•' 
> ' _ . I 
\ 
Canada -
provide • 
conditions ,' i 
-:r. ' 
" . . 'I 
.to 
special 
• !: 
•r 
< 
••' 
44 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
I -Animal/Public 
| Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community I 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions I 
'•••/• • 1 
11. Fisheries Products for human consumption ' i | 
i. '• 
Animal health 
Live Aquaculture 
animals and 
Aquaculture 
Products destined 
for human 
consumption or 
aquaculture. 
a) Dead evisce­
rated fish for 
human 
consumption 
b) Dead non 
eviscerated 
products for 
human 
consumption 
c) Live fish eggs 
for aquaculture 
d) Live fish for 
aquaculture 
(include finfish, 
molluscs, 
crustacea arid 
other invertebetes Directive 
91/67 
•• Fish Health 
Protection 
Regulations 
. made under 
the Fisheries 
Act, R.S.C. 
1985.C.F-12 
i NE 
Yes (2) 
NE 
NE 
NE All shipments must be 
accompanied by a Health 
Certificate issued by an 
approved Government 
body. 
All live, and dead, 
.uneviscerated salmonids, 
for aquaculture or human 
consumption, must be 
accompanied by an 
approved Fish Health 
Certificate issued by an 
approved Government 
body. 
•' 
• 
. ' ; 
Fish Health 
Protection 
Regulations 
made under 
the Fisheries 
Act, R.S.C. 
1985, c.F-12 
* s 
Directive 
91/67/EEC 
, NE 
Yes(2) 
NE 
•-
• .. 
NE 
NE 
'•* •' -. 
' 
... • • •-,. " j ' I . I 
•: I 
I 
1 ;•'. 1 
• . ;•;• 3 
I -
\ • 
.. i ! 
i 
,-
... 
-
i. 
:. r 
< 
r -Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to thé European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
11. Fisheries Products for human consumption 
Pgblic Health 
- Fish and 
fishery 
products for 
Human 
consumption. 
• Directive 
91/493 
amended by 
Directive 
95/71/EC, . 
Directive 
92/48/EEC 
and 
Decisions of 
application Fish 
Inspection 
Regulations 
made under 
the Fish 
Inspection 
Atet, R.S;C; 
1985c.F-14 
Food & Drugs 
Act end 
Regulations 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Regulations 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) Yes (2) All shipments must be accompanied 
by a Certificate issued by an 
approved Gov. body. 
Supply a list of approved EU 
member state processing plants. 
Products must be labelled with the 
approved EU number, as per EC 
Directive 91/493/EEC. 
Products must meet the 
microbiological guidelines as defined 
by the Cdn. Bacteriological 
Guidelines for Fish & Fish Products. 
Products must meet the Cdn. 
Guidelines for Chem-ical 
Contaminants in Fish and Fish 
Products, ind. mercury at 0.5 ppm 
measured as total mercury (except 
for awordfish), Dioxin at 20 ppt, 
PCBs at 2.0 ppm, DDT and 
metabolites at 5.0 ppm and other 
agricultural chemicals or their 
derivatives at 0.1 ppm. 
Smoked fish packed in 
hermetically sealed 
containers must be frozen 
or contain a salt level not 
less than 9% (water phase 
method) 
Aquaculture products must 
meet the Cdn. guide-lines 
for therapeutant use. To establish an 
electronic 
management of 
the lists of 
approved 
establishments in 
order to insure 
their immediate 
up dating 
Review existing 
contaminants 
levels to'assess 
equivalency Fish 
Inspection 
Regulations 
made under 
the fish 
Inspection 
Act, R.S.C, 
I985, c.F-14 • ' - ' ' . ' •; 
Directive 
91/493 
amended by 
Directive 
95/71/Ep, 
Directive . 
92/48/EEC 
and 
Decisions of 
application 
Directive 
79/112/EEC Yes (2) 
• • • All shipments must be 
eccompanied by a 
Certificate issued by an 
approved Gov. body. 
Supply a list of approved 
Cdn. processing plants. 
For identification purposes, 
products should bear the 
Cdn. registration number 
of the production facility, 
in accordance with 
Chapter VII of the appendix 
to Dir. 91/493/EEC 
amended. 
Pending amendment to the 
Fish inspection Reg., all 
processing plants must 
have automatic temper­
ature recorders in frozen 
fish storage areas and non-
hand operated wash-basins 
in processing areas. 
Cooked shellfish must 
meet the microbiological 
standards established in 
Decision 93/51/EEC 
Aquaculture products must 
meet the maximum residue 
levels as prescribed by 
Council Regulation 
3277/90. 
All shipments of live 
lobsters and eels must 
meet the requirements for 
Export under the 
"Canadian Live Fish 
Certification Protocol". • ; 
To establish an 
electronic 
management of 
the lists of 
approved 
establishments in 
order to Insure', 
their immediate j 
up dating j 
i i 
i :: 
r 
i 
:' ' i' 
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-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
J11. Fisheries Products for human consumption 
•Live Bivalve 
Molluscs for 
Human 
I consumption, 
I including 
I echinoderms, 
tunicates and 
marine 
gastropods. 
• Directive 
91/492 Fjsh . . 
Inspection 
Regulations 
made under 
the Fish 
Inspection 
Act, R.S.C, 
1985 c.F-14 
Food & 
Drugs Act 
and 
Reguletions Yes (2) All shipments must be 
accompanied by a 
Certificate Issued by an 
approved Government 
body. 
The original harvest site 
must be Within an EU 
Member State. 
Supply a list of approved' 
EU member state . 
expedition centers. 
Product must be destined 
for direct Human 
consumption and not for 
wet storage, relaying or ' 
depuration in Canada. 
Labelling on each bag or' 
container must include the 
common name of the v 
shellfish, date and area of 
harvest, name, address and 
registration number of the 
•Dispatch Center. 
Products must meet the 
microbiological guidelines 
as defined by the Canadian 
Bacteriological Guidelines 
for Fish & Fish Products. 
Products must meet the 
Canadian Guidelines for 
Chemical Contaminants in 
Fish and Fish Products, 
including mercury, Dioxin, 
PCBs, DDT and other 
agricultural chemicals and 
their derivative ' 
To establish an 
electronic 
management of 
the lists : of 
approved 
dispatch centers 
in order to insure 
their imediate up 
dating. 
• -
Review of levels 
of contaminants 
in order to 
assess 
equivalency 
• Fish 
Inspection 
Regulations 
made under 
the Fish 
Inspection 
Act, R.S.C, 
1985 c.F-14. 
Manage­
ment of 
Conta­
minated 
Fisheries 
.Regulations 
made under 
the Fisheries 
Act, R.S.C 
1985, c.F-12 • .' ' • ' ' I'' 
Dir.91/492/E 
EC as 
amended by 
Dir.97/61/EC 
Decision 
96/33/EC 
•-• 
, Yes(2) 
. . All shipments must be 
accompanied by a 
Certificate issued by an 
approved Government 
body. 
The original harvest site 
must be within Canada. 
Product must be destined 
for. direct Human 
' consumption and not for 
wet storage, relaying or 
depuration in EU. 
Supply a list of. approved 
Canadian processing 
plants. 
Labelling on each bag or 
container must be marked 
with the name of the 
shipping country, the 
species of shellfish 
(common and scientific 
names), the official 
registration number 
identifying the dispatch 
center and the packing 
date. 
Products must meet the 
microbiological and 
toxicological standards 
established in chapter V of 
the appendix to Directive 
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13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption 
Animal health 
- Cattle 
including 
buffalo 
- Sheep 
- Goats Directive 
64/432, 
92/46 H of A Act 
and Regs.. 
Sec 34. 
i 2 
Hard and soft cheese not 
regulated. 
If the* cheese pours it must 
be certified as from a 
country free from FMD. -r i 
• 
• • ! 
Nil 
• Directive 
92/46 
Decisions 
95/343 
97/115 
Decision 
97/534/EC 2 
i • Not restricted if in final 
packaging, if in bulk must 
be end use certified as not 
for livestock feed end to 
have originated in a 
country free from FMD. 
All shipments must be 
accompanied by a properly 
completed certificate as 
laid down in decision 
95/345/EC modified by 
decision 97/115/EC f.. •_ 
' -Canada requests. 
that EU review:. 1 
clinicel health •• | 
and stage of 1 
lactation 1 
requirements : 1 
48 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions. 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption 
Public Health 
- Pasteurized Directive 
92/46 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 34. 
Food and 
Drugs Act 
and 
Regulations 
(Section 
B008) 
- Canada ' 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
and Dairy 
Product 
Regulations 
- Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act and 
Regulations 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) Yes (3) 
• Import Declaration is 
prepared by importer 
(Canada) and presented to 
Customs on shipment's 
arrival. 
Products must meet the 
microbiological criteria as 
set put in the Food and 
Drugs Regulations and 
Dairy Products Regulations. 
Products must meet all 
labelling, net quantity and 
composition requirements, 
including additives. '-
Joint assessment 
of laboratories to 
be completed ' / 
Food and 
Drugs Act 
and . 
Regulations 
(Section 
B008) 
- Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
and. Dairy 
Product 
Regulations 
-Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act and 
RegUletions 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) Directive 
92/46/EC 
Decision 
95/343/EC 
modified by 
decision 
97/1-15/EC 
1 Yes (3) •: 
All shipments must be 
accompanied by a properly 
completed certificate as 
laid down in decision 
95/343/EC modified by 
decision 97/115/EC ' 
HACCP System I 
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AC 4/17/QA 
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Standards Canadian 
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Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC. 
Standards Exports to 
Equiv. 
(Cat) the European Community 
Special Conditions Actions 
' 
13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption 
• 
- Not 
Pasteurized 
(thermised 
only) Directive 
92/46 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 34. 
Food and 
Drugs Act 
and 
Regulations 
(Section 
BO08) 
- Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
and Dairy 
Product 
Regulations 
- Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act and 
Regulations 
(if packaged ' 
for retail 
sale) Yes(3) 
, 
• Import Declaration Is 
prepared by importer , 
(Canada) and presented to 
Customs on shipment's -
arrival. 
Products must meet the 
microbiological criteria as 
set out in the Food and 
Drugs Regulations and 
Dairy Products Regulations. 
Products must meet all 
labelling, net quantity and . 
composition requirements, 
, including additives. 
Only cheeses ripened for at 
least, sixty days at greater 
than, two degrees Celsius 
can be made from not 
pasteurized (thermised 
only) milk. Joint assessment 
of laboratories to 
be completed 
• Food and 
Drugs Act 
and . 
Regulations 
(Section 
B008) 
- Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
and Dairy 
Product 
Regulations 
- Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act and 
Regulations 
(if packaged 
.for retail 
sale) ' I 
Directive 
92/46/EC 
Decision 
95/343/EC 
modified by 
decision 
97/115/EC Yes (3) 
• All shipments must •••'••; • • 
be 
accompanied by a properly 
completed certificate as 
laid down in decision 
95/345/EC modified 
decision 97/11 5/EC by HACCP system 
to be 
implemented by 
01/01/98 
Canada ;to j 
provide National 
Dairy Code when 
finalized 
Joint assessment 
of laboratories to 
be completed 
*. 
50 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Species 
1 -Animal/Public 
$ Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
'13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption 
{ - ftaw Milk 
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• 
f 
j •' , 
i 
i i 
• Directive 
92/46 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 34. 
Food and 
Drugs Act 
and 
Regulations 
(Section 
B008) 
• Canada. 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
and Dairy 
Product 
Regulations 
• Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act and' 
Regulations 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) Yes (3) Import Declaration is 
prepared by importer 
(Canada) and presented to 
Customs on shipment's 
arrival. 
Products must meet the 
microbiological criteria as 
set out in the Food and 
Drugs Regulations and 
Dairy Products Regulations. 
Products must meet all 
labelling, net quantity and 
composition requirements, 
including additives. 
Only cheeses ripened for at 
least sixty days at greater 
than two degrees celsius 
can be made from raw 
milk. Joint assessment 
of laboratories to 
be completed 
-Food and 
Drugs Act 
and 
Regulations 
(Section 
B008) 
- Canada 
Agricultural 
Products Act 
and Dairy 
Product 
Regulations 
- Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act and 
Regulations 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) Directive 
92/46/EC 
Decision 
95/343/EC 
modified by 
decision 
97/115/EC Yes (3) All shipments must be 
accompanied by a properly 
completed certificate as 
laid down in decision 
95/345/EC modified by 
decision 97/115/EC HACCP system 
to be 
implemented by 
01/01/98 
Canada to 
provide National 
Dairy Code when 
finalized 
Joint essessmont 
of laboratories to 
be completed 
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-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat)' Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv! 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
14. Milk and Milk Based Products not for human consumption . ' 
Animal health 
-Cattle 
including 
buffalo 
- Sheep 
- Goats 
All pasteurised 
orUHTor 
| Sterilised 
(-Un­
pasteurized 
colostrum for 
pharmaceu­
tical use 
Public Health Directives 
92/118, 
64/432 
Directives 
92/118 
. H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 34. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 34. 2 
% 
S 
2 No restriction if indicated 
for human consumption. 
No restriction if indicated 
for human consumption. > Directive 
92/118, 
Decision 
95/341 
Decision 
95/342/EC 
Directive. 
92/118 2 
4 
-Not restricted if in final 
packaging, if in bulk must 
be end U8e certified as not 
for livestock feed 
-* 
• 
: ; 
. 
52 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
i 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health , European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadiar 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards > Exports to the European Community 
Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
15. Minced Meat ' 
Animal health 
-Ruminants 
- Equidae 
- Pigs 
i 
I - Poultry / 
[Wild game / . 
| Farmed game 
Public health Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461 
72/462 
Directives 
92/118 
72/462, 
80/215, 
94,438 
Directive 
94/65 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
H of A Act 
and Regs Sec 
40-52. 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) 3 
3 
3 
Yes (2) " As defined in the Meat 
•Inspection Regulations. 
As defined in the Meat 
Inspection Regulations. . 
-
Canadian compositional -
standards for fat content Compliance by 
EU / 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & . 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if pkgd. for 
retail sale) Directive 
72/462 
Directive . 
72/462 
Directive 
94/65 
Decision 
97/29/EC 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 
3 
3 
Yes (2) • 
Use of heart meat 
prohibited !. 
I 
i 
Complience by 
Canada 
EC to examine 
Canadian 
submission 'on 
BSE status • •"'•',' 
52? 
-Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health Euripean Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards t 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
16. Meat Preparations 
Animal health 
-Ruminants 
- Equidae 
- Pigs 
- Poultry / 
Wild game / 
Farmed game 
Public Health 
\ 
* Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
64/432, • 
72/461, 
72/462, 
Directives 
92/118, 
72/462, 
80/215, 
94/438 
Directive 
94/65 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Sec 40-52. 
H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Sec 40-52. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) E 
E 
E 
E "" 
•< 
i 
. -Canada to review 
Canada to review 
Canada to review 
Canada to 
provide specific 
legislation Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
'Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail Directive 
72/462 
Directive 
72/462 
Directive 
94/65 
Decision 
97/29/EC 
Decision 
97/534/EC E 
E 
E 
E i 
, 
i"' -. 
; 
•i. I 
; 
. 
i 
Canada will 
evaluate EC 
legislation •'' 
EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status 
54 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Specias 
-Animal/Public 
| Health European Community Txports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards t 
Canadian 
Standards .Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadiar 
Trade Conditions 
• Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards i Exports to the European Community 
Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
1 i 
• 
17. Animal Casings for human consumption 
Animal health 
- Cattle 
I - Sheep 
I - Goats 
• 
I - Pigs 
1 i 
Public health Directives 
92/118 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
92/118, 
64/432 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directive 
77/99 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-HPP-PHT-
02 
H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-HPP-PHI-
02 
* 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 2/4 ' 
2/4 
Yes (2) If from skin must be in final 
package or labelled for 
human consumption. 
Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & 
rinderpest freedom if natural 
casings. • 
If from skin must be in final 
package or. labelled for 
human consumption. 
Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & 
rinderpest freedom if natural 
casings. 
Temperature of 10° to be 
observed 
See horizontal Issues iii) accept that 
trade in live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. 
iii) accept that 
trade in live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. Nil 
Nil 
Meat 
Inspection 
Aot & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/187 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/187 
• 
Directive 
77/99 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 
3 
Yes (2) i 
• 
See horizontal issues *• • 
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Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
18. AnimalCas 
Animal health 
- Cattle 
- Sheep 
- Goats 
\ 
i 
- Pigs 
\ 
i 
Public Health ings not for human consumption 
Directives 
92/118, 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
92/118, 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directive 
77/99/EC H of A Act • 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-HPP-PHI-
02 
H of A Act 
end Regs. 
Sec 40-
52.Directive 
AH-96-HPP-
PHI-02 
i 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 2/4 
» 
2/4 If from skin must be in final 
package or labelled for 
human consumption. 
Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & 
rinderpest freedom if natural 
casings. 
If from skin must be in final 
package or labelled for 
human consumption. 
Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & 
rinderpest freedom if natural 
casings.-
Temperature of 10° to be 
observed 
Horizontal Issue iii)accept that 
trade in live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. 
iii) accept that 
trade in live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. • 
Nil 
' 
Nil 
Meat < 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Fqod and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. i 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/187 
Decision 
97/534/EC 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/187 
Directive 
77/99/EC Yes (2) -
Horizontal issue • • 
-
i 
i 
56 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
19. Hides and skins ' •}•• 
Animal health 
- Cattlef 
- Sheep 
- Goats 
- Pigs 
Public Health Directives 
92/118, 
72/461, 
72/462 
Directives 
92/118, 
72/461, 
72/462 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 2 
E 
2 
E Raw - Approved countries 
need cert. Unapproved 
require disinfection. 
Raw - Approved countries 
need cert. Unapproved 
require disinfection. Consider 
acceptance of 
treatment of 
hides Nil Directive 
92/118, 
Decision 
97/168/EC 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
97/168/EC > 
2 , 
3 
, . 
; 
i. 
i 
. : •'. 
S7 4/11/98 
121. (a) Canned Petfood containing mammalian high/low risk material 
I Animal health 
| 
| 
8 Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52 
Directive AH-
PF-NAC-02 
i 2/4 
-Special certification for 
BSE. 
Conditions depend upon 
product and origin. Accept that trade. 
shall proceed on 
the basis of the 
OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. . 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. Hof A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil .''•'• f 
Directives 
92/118 
Decision -
96/449 
Decision 
94/309 
amended by 
Decision 
97/199 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 • 
-' 133°C X 20 min X 3 
for high risk material 
mammalian origin bar 
of EC to.evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on 
microbiological 
standard of final 
products 
Ec to evaluate • 
Canadian 
submission on | 
BSE status 
58 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species, 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada. 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions 
21. (b) Canned Petfood containing non-mammalian high/low risk material 
Animal health Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52 
Directive AH-
PF-NAC-02 • 2/4 
Conditions depend upon 
product and origin. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil • . ' 
Directives 
92/118 
Decision 
96/449 
Decision 
94/309 
amended by 
Decision 
97/199 3/2 Art. 3 Decision 97/199 . EC to evaluate 
Canadian • 
submission on','-
microbiological 
standard of final 
products 
. EC to evaluate 
additional 
guarantees for 
petfood 
containing non-
mammalian high 
risk material 
. Canada to j 
submit list of 1 
approved plants 1 
FT 
-Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports "to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
22. Canned Petfood containing only low risk material 
Animal health Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-PF-NAc-
02 From BSE free regions only. 
Permit required. Specific 
directive. Accept that trade 
shall proceed on 
the basis of the 
OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil Directives 
92/118 
Decision 
96/449 
Decision 
94/309 
amended by 
Decision 
97/199 EC to evaluate : 
Canadian 
submission on -
microbiological;' 
standard of final 
products 
123. Dry and Semimoist Petfood containing only- low risk material 
Animal health 
• Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-PF-NAC-
02 
i E Conditions relate to animal • 
source and disease risk. 
Permit required. Specific 
directive. Accept that trade 
shall proceed On 
the basis of the 
OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil Directives 
92/118 
Decision 
96/449 
Decision 
94/309 
amended by 
Decision 
97/199. 2 EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on ; 
microbiological • 
standard of final 
products 
60 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Speciss 
jj -Animal/Public 
j! Health . European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards-Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Actions 
jl ••••..-.. , 
i; 24.(a) Dry and Semimoist Petfood containing high/low risk material and/or processed animal protein derived from mammalian high risk material 
j Animal health 
i 
l 1 
j » i 
» i 
1 
i 
i • Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-PF-NAC-
02 
24.(b) Dry and Semimoist Petfood contain 
Animal health 
. 
, 
• 
I Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52. 
Directive AH-
96-PF-NAC-
02 2/4 
-
ing high/ 
2/4 Can enter with permit as 
above. 
Permit required. Specific 
directive; Accept that trade 
shall proceed on 
the basis of the 
OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil Directives 
92/118, 
Decision 
94/344 
Decision 
96/449 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 133°C X 20 min X 3 bar 
for high risk material of 
mammalian origin 
low risk material and/or processed animal protein derived from non-mammalian high risk material 
Can enter with permit as 
above. 
Permit required. Specific 
directive. Accept that trade 
shall proceed on 
the basis of. the 
OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil Directives 
92/118, 
Decision 
94/344 
Decision 
96/449 3 Art. 3 Decision 97/199 EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on: 
microbiological 
standard of final 
products 
EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status. . 
• ' • , 
. EC to eveluate 
Cenadian 
submission on 
microbiological 
standard of final 
products 
. EC to evaluate 
additional 
guarantees for, 
petfood 
containing non, 
mammalian high 
risk material 
. Canada to 
submit list of 
approved plants 
or 
<1 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Actions 
25. Bones and Bone Products for human.consumption 
Animal health 
- Ruminants 
and Horses 
- Pigs 
-Poultry 
-Wild game 
and farmed . 
animal Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462, 
80/215 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462, 
80/215 
Directives 
92/118, 
72/462, 
80/215, 
94/438 
Directives 
92/495, 
92/45 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,44. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,44. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 40,44. 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 40,44. 4 
4 
3 
4 iii)accept that 
trade in live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. 
as above 
as above 
as above Nil 
'. - . 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
1 Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
91/449 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
91/449 
Directive 
92/118 
Directive 
91/495,92/4 
5. .. • 
4 
' 
4 
4 
4 -' 
, i 
62 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
25. Bones and Bone' Products for human consumption 
• 
Public health 
. Directive 
77/99 
64/433 Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) . NE 
• Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs 
(If packaged • 
for retail) Directive 
77/99.92/11 
8 
Decision 
97/534/EC NE EC. to examine 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status 
-
C3 
J -Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Pubiic 
Health Europeen Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards t 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
j 26. Bones, horns and hooves and their Products not for human consumption (except meals) 
Animal health Directive 
92/118, 
90/667 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 
40,44,45. 
Directive 90-
03-AP-18 
(under 
review) E Hooves under Directive AH-
96-PF-NAC-02. Nil Directive 
92/118, 
90/667 
Decisions 
94/446 
as amended 
by Decision 
97/197 
Decision 
97/534/EC \ • 
2 EC to examine 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status 
1 
64 4/17/96 
-Commodity 
-Species. 
-Animal/Public 
Health | European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
' Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions . 
Actions 
V .-'.'• 
27. Processed Animal Protein for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99/EEC) 
Animal health 
Ruminants/ 
horses 
- Pigs > 
- Poultry Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
80/215 
Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
80/215 
Directives 
92/118, 
72/462, 
80/215, 
94/438 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40, 
41,43. 
directive AH-
96-HPP-PHT--
02 
H of A Act 
and Regs, 
Sec 40,41. 
Directive AH-
96-HPP-PHT-
02 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 40,41. 
Directive AH-
96-HPP-PHT-
02 1 
1 
1 -
If highly processed and 
labelled for human 
consumption, needs no 
permit. 
If highly processed and 
labelled for human 
consumption, needs no 
permit. 
BSE Rules 
If highly processed and 
labelled for human 
consumption, needs no 
permit. iii)accept that 
trade in live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. 
as above 
as above Nil 
Nil 
Nil Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
91/449 . 
Directive 
72/462 
Decision 
9.1/449 
Directive' 
92/118 2 
2 
2 ; 
• i 
' :' 
'.;• 
-.8 8 
i • 
'* 
Of 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards ' Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
127. Processed Animal Protein for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 
Animal health 
- Wild game 
and farmed 
| game 
Public Health 
1 
• Directives 
92/495,92/4 
5 
Directive 
77/99 
/ H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 40,41. 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) 2 
NE Need official zoosanitary 
cert. 77/99/EEC) 
-
as above Nil 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if pkgd. for 
retail sale) Directive 
91/495, 
92/45 
Directive 
77/99, 
.92/118 
Decision 
I 97/534/EC I 
3 
NE i • 
.. \ ' 
- : 1 
EC to examine 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status s 
66 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards i 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions -Actions ™ ] 
Canadian Exports to the European Community ' 1 
Trade Conditions : 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
I 
28. (a) Processed Animal Protein of mammalian 
Animal health 
- Ruminants 
i Directives 
92/118, 
90/667, 
Decision 
92/562, 
94/381, 
94/382 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Part V. 
Directive AH-
REN-EQU-01 2/4 
3/4 origin not for human consumption (feedingstuffs) 
> From designated countries 
free from List A diseases 
From non designated. 
countries with permit.. 
(Gelatin must be treated.) 
. \ iii)accept that 
trade in, live 
cattle shall 
proceed on the 
basis of the OIE 
recommendations 
as outlined in 
Chapter 3.2.13. 
of the 
International 
Animal Health 
Code. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
AH-95-G-01 
AH-95-
HHP/PHT-01 . 
• 
Directive 
92/118, 
90/667 
Decision 
94/344 
as amended 
by Decision 
97/198 
Decision 
97/534/EC 3 
/ 
•. x 133°C X 20 min X 3 bar 
for high risk material of 
mammalian origin 
Art. 3 Decision 97/199 | 
. 
. EC to evaluate 
Canadian | 
submission on 8 
microbiological ]' 1 
standard of final 1 
product's I 
\ 
EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on ' 
BSE status 
•..•••'1 
G? 
r-, .i/ii/oo 
•Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards .. Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions " ~ "" 
Actions . . Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions • 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
28. (a) Processed Animal Protein of mammalian origin not for human consumption (feedingstuffs) 
Animal health 
- Ncri-
Ruminants 
• 
' 
. Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 
Decision 
92/562 
• Hot A Act 
and Regs. 
PartV. 
Directive AH-
REN-EQU-01 
i 2 
3 Permit required unless in 
final packaging or in bulk 
for industrial use, human 
consumption , 
pharmaceuticals , lab use 
or pet food. 
Low risk countries only, 
'disease freedom statement 
.'"'•. .'. •' 
Hof A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
AH-95-G-01 
AH-95-
HHP/PHT-01 • ! 
' Directive' 
92/118, 
90/667 
Decision 
96/449 
Decision 
94/344 as 
amendeed by 
Decision 
97/198 2/3 
' 
_ 133°C X 20 min X 3 bar 
for high risk material of 
mammalian origin 
Art. 3 Decision 97/199 
>" •* , 
. EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on • 
microbiological. 
standard of final 
products . 
. EC to evaluate 
additional 
guarantees for 
processed anirifal 
protein . ,' 
dontainfng non . 
mammalian high 
risk material •• 
. Canada to 
submit list of \. 
approved plants' 
68 4/17/88 
•Commodity 
i • • 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions' 
• 
28. (b) Processed animal protein of non-mammalian origin not for human consumption (feedihgstiiffs) 
Animal health 
J 
' Directives 
92/118, 
90/667 H( of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40-52 
Directive AH-
PF-NAC-02 E Conditions depend upon 
product and origin. 
• 
• .' " H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Nil . . .t- .:• 
I . ' | 
Directives 
92/118 
Decision 
96/449 
Decision 
94/309 
amended by 
Decision 
97/198 
•' i Art. 3 Decision 97/199 
...„•• . EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on : 
microbiological -\ 
standard of final 1 
products I 
. EC to evaluate 
additional 
guarantees for 
petfood 
containing non-. 
mammalian high 
risk material 
. Canada to 
submit list of 
approved plants. 
Cfi 
*0 4/17/98 
r — 
1 -Commodity -Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
29. Serum of Equidae 
Animal health 
Public Health Directive 
92/118 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,51. 2 Permit required. 
For lab use. Nil , 
• f 
Nil 
-. • • 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/143 4 
i ' 
i 
30. Blood and Blood Products intended for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99 EEC) 
Animal health 
- Red Meat 
(ruminants/ 
horses) 
- Pigs 
- Poultry Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462, 
80/215 
Directive 
91/494/EC 
91/49 5/EC 
Decision 
96/405/EC 
Directives 
91/494/EC 
91/49 5/EC 
92/118, 
72/462, 
80/215, 
94/438 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec.40,51. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40, 51. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 2 
2 Disease freedom statement 
and heat treatment. 
Depends upon whether 
in bulk or prepackaged. 
Disease freedom statement 
and heat treatment. 
Depends upon whether 
in bulk or prepackaged. Recognize 
regionalization of 
FMD 
Review BSE 
Rules 
Recognize 
regionalization of 
FMD Nil • 
Nil Directive 
72/462, 
Decision 
91/449 
Decision 
96/405/EC 
Directive 
91/494/EC 
92/118 
Decision 
96/405/EC 2 
2 , 
Not regulated if 
freezing or 
refrigeration not 
required and if 
packaged for sale 
Not regulated if 
freezing or 
refrigeration not 
required and if , 
packaged for sale i 
! 
i ' -
\ 
70 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animaj/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards t 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions. • Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC . 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions ' | 
I 
• 1 
30. Blood and Blood Products intended for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99 EEC) 
Animal health 
i 
- Wild game 
and farmed 
game 
Public Health . 
Directives 
92/495, 
92/45 
Directive 
77/99 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
SEc 40,51. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 
i 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) 2 
Yes (2) • 
Disease freedom statement 
and heat treatment. 
Depends upon whether' 
in bulk or prepackaged. 
Temperature of 10° to be 
observed 
Horizontal issue Recognize 
regionalization of 
FMD 
Discussion •Nil 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs; 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sale) • 
Directive 
91,495,92/4 
5, 
Directive 
77/99, 
92/118 Draft 2 
Yes (2) Not regulated if 
freezing or 
refrigeration not 
required and if 
packaged for sale 
Horizontal issue . :• 
;. 
71 4/L7/98 
•Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health ' ' European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
31. Blood and Blood Products not intended for human consumption 
Animal health Directive 
91/667 
92/118 
Decision 
92/183 
94/187 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 40,51, Need cert of origin from 
designated country, 
processing if non 
designated. H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 Directive 
91/667 
92/118 
Decision 
92/183 
Decision 
96/405/EC Not regulated if freezing or 
refrigeration not required 
and if packaged for sale. 
Public Health 
72 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
32. Lard and Rendered Fats intended for human consumption ("other products" as defined 
Animal health 
- Red Meat 
(ruminants/ 
horses) 
- Pigs 
- Poultry 
- Wild Game 
and farmed 
game Directives 
64/432, 
72/461, 
72/462 
80/215 
Directives 
92/118, 
•72/462, 
80/215, 
94/438 
Directives 
92/495, 
92/45 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 40. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 
H of A Act 
end Regs. 
Sec 40. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 
H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 2 
2 
2 Specific directive and 
certificate of origin. 
Tallow exempt. 
Specific directive and 
certificate of origin. Tallow 
exempt. 
Specific directive and 
certificate of origin. 
Tallow exempt. Nil 
Nil 
Nil I in 77/99) 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil Directive ' 
72/462 
Decision 
91/449, 
Directive 
92/118 
Directive 
91/495, 
92/45 2 
2 
2 • 
Not regulated if shelf 
stable and packaged 
for sale 
Not regulated if shelf 
stable and packaged 
for sale 
Not regulated if shelf 
stable and packaged 
for sale ;•- ' 
. ,y 
; 
Ï3 
">-« 4/n/QQ 
•Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Special Conditions Actions 
32. Lard and Rendered Fats intended for human consumption ("other products" 
Public" Health Directive 
77/99 Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged, 
for retail 
sale) Yes (2) Temperature of 10° to be 
observed 
Horizontal issue as defined in 77/99) 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 
Food & 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail 
sele) -Directive 
77/99, 
92/118 
Decision 
97/534/EC Yes(2) Horizontal issue 
-i 
74 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Spocies 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
33. Lard and Rendered Fats not intended for human consumption 
Animal health 
Public health Directive 
92/118, 
90/667 Hof A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40. 
Directive AH-
95-G-01 4* 
2 Specific directive and 
certificate of origin. 
Entry permitted case by 
case determined by risk.. 
Tallow exempt: 
From designated countries 
cert of origin, From others 
need permit and processing 
"- •' H of A Act 
Manual of 
Procedures Directive 
92/118, 
90/667 
Decision 
97/534/EC 2 ' 
Specify Tellow for 
petrochemical industry. To 
be exempted. 
Not regulated if shelf 
stable and packaged for 
sale EC to issue 
decision 
exempting those 
products from 
92/118 and 
90/667 
EC to evaluate 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status 
: . 
' i. • • . 
34. Raw Material for feeding stuffs, pharmaceutical or technical use 
Animal health 
Public health Directive 
92/118 
90/667 
Decision 
89/19, 
92/183 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,51. 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. 2 Glands and organs require 
certificate and disease 
freedom statement. Nil •• 
Nil 
Meat 
Inspection 
Act & Regs. " • • :' • - " r- • 
Directive 
92/118 
90/667 
Decision 
89/19, 
92/183 
Decision 
97/534/EC 
Directive 
97/1 /EC 3 
' "'I; ' • 
^r: 
4/n/Qfl 
1 
-Commodity 
•Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health Europ 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards ean Community Exports to Canada 
Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
36. Apiculture Products for apiculture 
Animal health Directive 
92/118 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Part VI. 
Industry 
consultation. Must be subjected to 
treatment ie;freeze drying, 
irradiation, vacuum 
packaging. 
Used hives or equipment 
prohibited. Review 
conditions by 97-
03-01 H of A Act 
and Regs. DC 
Manual of 
Procedures, 
Honeybee . 
prohibition 
order. 
Directive AH-
95-BP/PA-01 
Section 57, H 
of A Regs Directive 
92/118 . 
Decision 
94/860 Bee products used for 
animal or human feed or 
industrial use is not 
restricted. Bee products 
used for bee feeding must 
be treated. 
Used equipment prohibited. 
Public health 
137. Game Trophies1 
I Animal health 
1 Public Health Directive 
92/118 
72/462 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
SEo 40,42. 2 Mounted • no restrictions 
Unmounted and raw -
disinfection • -Nil ' Nil Directive 
92/118 
96/500/EC 
' 3 
' l 
.... • _'•. 
76 4/17/98 
•Commodity 
•Spscies European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
38. Manure 
Animal health Directive 
92/118 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 46. 
Directive AH-
96-FERT-01 From designated, countries 
need cert of freedom from 
List A diseases. 
Non designated countries 
need permit H of A Act 
and Regs. Directive 
92/118 
Draft 
Decision 
96/109/EC 
Public health 
139. Wool, feathers and hair 
Animal health 
I-Wool Directive 
92/118 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 42,52. Statement of disease 
freedom,.certificate. Must 
be clean. Nil Directive 
92/118 Clean etc 
Pigbristle Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/435 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 42,52. Statement of disease 
freedom, certificate. Must 
be clean. Nil Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/435 Clean etc 
Public Health 
& 
in 4 /17/9B 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards . t 
Canadian . 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
1 Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
40. Honey 
Animal health 
Public Health • 
Directive 
92/118 Nil -
E 
Directive ' 
92/118 NE 
NE • 
41. Frog's Legs 
Animal health 
Public health Directive 
92/118 Nil 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) E 
E 
• Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
96/340/EC ' ' I 
NE 
NE 
78 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animel/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) * Special Conditions Actions 
142. Snails for human consumption 
1 Animal health 
fi 
1 1 
Public Health Directive 
92/118 Nil (Plant 
Protection 
prohibition of 
terrestrial , 
snails) 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) E 
E 
. • 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs, 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
96/340/EC E 
E • • 
Of. 
in fl/17/qfl 
-Commodity 
-Species * 
-Animal/Public 
Heelth European Community Exports to Canada 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards t 
Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
43. Egg Products intended for human consumption 
Animal health 
Public Health 
• Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/187 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
97/38/EC H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec. 34. 
Directive Ah-
96-EGG-
ovb-oi 
Canada 
Agricultural • 
Products Act, 
Egg and 
Processed. , 
Egg 
Regulations 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs. 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) 2/3 Need cert of origin from 
designated country, cert of 
treatment from non 
designated. 
Each shipment accompanied 
by produce and' process 
certification : signed by-
official government 
authority ,« Directive 
AH-95-G-01 
Canada . 
Agricultural. 
'Products Act, 
Egg & 
Processed 
Egg 
Regulations 
Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs: 
Consumer 
Packaging 
and Labelling 
Act & Regs. 
(if packaged 
for retail sale) • • ! 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
94/187 
94/344 
Directive 
92/118 
Decision . 
97/38/EC 
Decision 
97/534/EC 1 
-
• Cw Decision 
97/534/EC 
applicable 
pending the 
definition of egg 
products 
' • 
EC to examine 1 
Canadian | 
submission on | 
BSE status I 
! : 
80 4/17/98 
-Commodity 
-Species 
-Animal/Public 
Health European Community Exports to Canada. Canadian Exports to the European Community 
Trade Conditions 
EC 
Standards Canadian 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions 
Canadian 
Standards EC 
Standards Equiv. 
(Cat) Special Conditions Actions 
44. Gelatin for human consumption and technical use 
Animal health Directive 
92/118 H of A Act 
and Regs. 
Sec 40,45. 
Directive AH-
96-HPP-PHI-
02 From designated countries 
stetement of FMD freedom, 
from non designated 
treatment." Nil Directive 
92/118 
Public Health Directive 
92/118 Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. NE Food and 
Drugs Act & 
Regs. Directive 
92/118 
Decision 
97/534/EC NE EC to exemine 
Canadian 
submission on 
BSE status 
g] 4/17/98 
ANNEX VI 
GUIDELINES ON PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AUDIT 
General principles 
{. 1. - Audits should be made in co-operation between the auditing party (the "auditor") and 
the audited party, (the "auditee") in accordance with the provisions set out in this Annex. ~ 
1.2. Audits should be designed to check the effectiveness of the controlling authority rather 
than to reject individual animals, groups of animals, consignments of food or establishments. 
The process can include study of the relevant regulations, method of implementation, 
assessment of the end result, including assessments conducted, as considered necessary, at 
establishments or facilities, level of compliance and subsequent corrective actions. Where an 
audit reveals a serious risk to animal or human health, the auditee shall take immediate 
corrective action. 
1.3. The frequency of audits should be based on performance. A low level of performance 
should result in an increased frequency of audita unsatisfactory performance must be corrected 
by the auditee to the auditor's satisfaction. 
1.4. Audits, and the decisions based on them, shall be made in a transparent and consistent 
manner. . 
Principles relating to the Auditor 
Those responsible for conducting the audit should prepare a plan; preferably in accordance 
with recognised international standards, that covers the following points: 
2.1. the subject, depth and scope of the audit; 
2.2. the date and place of the audit, along with a timetable up to and including the issue of 
the final report; 
2.3. the language or languages in which the audit will be conducted and the report written; 
2.4. the identity of the auditors including, if a team approach is used, the leader. 
Specialised professional skills may be required to carry out audits of specialised systems and 
programmes; 
2.5. a schedule of meetings with officials and visits to establishments or facilities, as 
appropriate. The identity of establishments or facilities to be visited should be stated in 
advance, although additional or alternate facilities may be visited during the audit if it is 
considered necessary; 
2.6. subject to provisions on freedom of information, respect of commercial confidentiality 
shall be observed by the auditor. Conflicts of interest must be avoided; 
2.7 respect of the rules governing occupational health and safety. 
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This plan should be reviewed in advance with representatives of the auditeë. 
3. Principles relating to the Auditee 
The following principles apply to actions taken by the auditee, in order to facilitate audit. 
3.1. The auditee must co-operate fully with the auditor and should nominate personnel 
responsible for this task. Co-operation may include, for example: 
* access to all relevant regulations and standards; 
* access to compliance programmes and appropriate records and documents; 
* access to audit and inspection reports 
* documentation concerning corrective actions and sanctions; 
* facilitating entry to establishments or facilities. 
3.2. The auditee must operate a documented programme to demonstrate to the auditor that 
standards are being met on a consistent and uniform basis. 
4. Procedures ' 
4.1. Opening meeting 
An opening meeting should be held between representatives of both parties.. At this meeting the 
auditor will be responsible for reviewing thé audit plan and confirming that adequate resources, 
documentation, and any other necessary facilities are available for conducting the audit. 
4.2. Document Review 
The document review may consist of a review of the documents and records referred to in 
paragraph 3.1, the structures and powers of the auditee, and any relevant changes to food 
inspection and certification systems since the adoption of this Agreement or since the previous 
audit, with emphasis on the implementation of elements of the system of inspection and 
certification for animals or products of interest. This may include an examination of relevant 
inspection and certification records and documents. 
4.3. On-site Verification 
4.3.1. The decision to include this step should be based upon an assessment of risk, taking 
into account factors such as the animals or products concerned, the history of conformity with 
•requirements by the industry sector or exporting country, the volume of product produced and 
imported or exported, changes in infrastructure and the nature of the inspection and 
certification systems. 
4.3.2. On-site verification may involve visits ,which may be unannounced, to production and 
manufacturing facilities, food handling or storage areas and control laboratories to check on 
compliance with the information contained in the documentary material referred to uv4.2. 
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4.4. Follow-up Audit 
Where a follow-up audit is being conducted in order to verify the correction of deficiencies, it 
may be sufficient to examine only those points which have been found to require correction. 
5. Working Documents 
Working documents may include checklists of elements to evaluate, such as the following: 
legislation; 
structure and operations of inspection and certification services; 
establishment details and working procedures (including any HACCP 
documentation); 
health statistics, sampling plans and results; 
compliance action and procedures; 
reporting and complaint procedures; and 
training programmes. 
6. Closing Meeting -
A closing meeting shall be held between representatives of both Parties. At this meeting the 
auditor will present the findings of the audit. The information should be presented in a clear, 
concise manner so that the conclusions of the audit are clearly understood. 
The Parties may discuss specific actions to be taken as a result of the findings. 
7. Audit Report 
The auditor shall provide the auditee with a draft report of the audit generally within 60 days of 
the conclusion of the audit To the extent possible, the report shall be presented in a 
standardised format to be agreed upon by the Parties in order to make the approach to audit 
more uniform, transparent and efficient. The report will assess the adequacy of the auditee's 
enforcement and control programme and identify any deficiencies noted during the conduct of 
the audit. Thereafter, the auditee may within 60 days comment on the draft report and shall 
describe any specific corrective actions that will be taken, preferably with target dates for 
completion. Any comments made by the auditee shall be included in the final report. 
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ANNEX VH 
CERTIFICATION 
Official health certificates will cover consignments of live animals and/or animal products 
being traded between the Parties. 
Health attestations: 
(to be completed) 
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ANNEX yra .•.'<• 
FRONTIER CHECKS 
FREQUENCIES OF FRONTIER CHECKS ON CONSIGNMENTS 
OF LIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS 
The Parties may modify any frequency rate, within their responsibilities, as appropriate, taking into account 
the nature of any checks applied by the exporting Party prior to export, the importing Party's past experience 
with products imported from the exporting Party, any progress made toward the recognition of equivalence, or 
as a result of other actions or consultations provided for in this Agreement. -
TYPE OF FRONTIER CHECK MAXIMUM FREQUENCY 
• . : . - • • RATE 
1. Documentary 100% 
Bom Parties will perform documentary checks ; -. • 
2. Physical Checks ;. -. • : -
Live Animals 100% 
Semen/Embryos/Ova : 100% 
Animal products for human consumption 
Fresh meat including offal, and products of the bovine, ovine, caprine, •) 
porcine and equine species defined in Council Directive 92/5/EEC ) 
Whole eggs ) 
Lard and rendered fats ) 
Animal casings ) 
Gelatin ) 
Poultry meat and poultry meat products ) 
Rabbit meat, game meat (wild/farmed) and products )10% 
Milk and milk products ) 
Egg products ) 
Honey ) 
Bone and bone products ) 
Meat preparations and minced meat ) 
Frogs' legs and snails ) 
TYPE OF FRONTIER CHECK MAXIMUM FREQUENCY 
RATE 
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Animal Products not for human consumption 
Lard and rendered fats 
Animal casings ) 
Milk and milk products ) 
Gelatin ) 
Bones and bone products ) 
Hides and skins ungulates ) 
Game trophies )10% 
Processed petfood ) 
Raw material for the manufacture of petfood ) 
Raw material, blood, blood products, glands and organs for ) 
phannaceutical/technical use ^ ) 
Processed animal protein (packaged) ) 
Bristles, wool, hair and feathers 
Horns, horn products, hooves and hoof products [100%] 
Apiculture products [100%] 
• ' " . [100%] 
Hatching eggs 
[100%] 
Manure (no trade) 
Hay and straw (no trade) . . ' • • - • . . 
Processed animal protein not for human consumption (bulked) , 100% for the first 6 
consignments (as per 
Council Directive. 
92/llo7EEC),then20% 
Live bivalve molluscan shellfish 10% 
Fish and fishery products for human consumption 10% 
Fish products in hermetically sealed containers intended to render them 
stable at ambient temperatures, fresh and frozen fish and dry and/or salted 
fisheries products. Other fishery products. | ; •• 
For the purposes of this Agreement, "consignment" means a quantity of products of the same type, covered by 
the same health certificate or document, conveyed by the same means of transport, consigned by a single 
consignee and originating from the same exporting party or part of such parry. 
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...ANNEXIX 
OUTSTANDING ISSUES 
1. The Parties agree that the following areas are to be addressed, as part of a work programmé, in order 
to explore the possibility of achieving equivalency on the following items: 
contaminants (including microbiological standards) 
food additives 
animal feeding stuffs % 
medicated feeds and premixes 
labelling of foodstuffs • 
nutritional labelling 
flavours 
processing aids 
chemicals originating from the migration of substances from packaging materials 
irradiation . • ; 
sanitary stamps 
zootechnical standards 
2. Canada has submitted a document outlining a proposed model for a risk based import inspection 
model. There is agreement between the Parties to explore the possibility of implementing this 
approach. 
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ANNEX X 
CONTACT POINTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OK THIS AGREEMENT 
A Party may unilaterally amend its section of this Annex. Such amendments shall be notified 
to the other Party without delay, arid shall come into force-on vhe liaie specified in (he 
notification, but shall not come into Jorce prior 10 the date of the noiincaiion. 
Pursuant to Article 15(3). the following are the contact points for ecsci; of the Parties. 
For Canada 
The [initial] contact point is: 
Agriculture Counsellor 
Agriculture Section 
Canadian Mission to the European Union 
2 Avenue de Tervuren 
1040 Brussels, Belgium 
Telephone: (32) 2 741 -0610 (Agriculture Counsellor) 
(32) 2 741-0698 (Agricultural Affairs Assistant) 
(32) 2 741-0611 (Switchboard) 
Facsimile: (32)2 741-0629 . . 
Other important contacts are: 
For matters related to agriculture and agri-food products: 
Director General 
Food Inspection Directorate 
Food Production and Inspection Branch 
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 
59 Camelot Drive 
Ncpean, Ontario 
K1A0Y9 
For matters related to fish and fishery products generally: 
Director General 
Inspection Directorate 
Department of Fisheries and Oceans 
200 Kent Street . 
Ottawa, Ontario 
K1A0E6 
For matters specifically related to fish health and diseases: 
Director 
Aquaculture and Oceans Science Branch 
Department of Fisheries and oceans 
Si 
\.,L:-
200 Kent Street 
Ottawa, Ontario 
K1AÔE6 
For matters related to human health: 
Director General 
Food Directorate 
Health Protection Branch 
Health Canada 
Health Protection Building, Tunney's Pasture 
Ottawa, Ontario 
K1A0L2 
For the Community 
The [initial] contact point is: 
The Director 
DGVI.B.H Quality and Health 
, Commission of the European Communities 
: rue de la Loi, 84 Room 6/3 
Brussels, Belgium 
Telephone: (32)2 296 3314 
Facsimile: (32)2 295WXYZ 
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