Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
February 12, 2009
Notice to 2009 Importers of
Seed - Import Conformity Assessments by the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency
You are being advised that the CFIA's review of imported seed
documents for compliance with the Seed Regulations (Import
Conformity Assessments) may take longer during the February to
May 2009 timeline than in previous spring seasons. This is being
anticipated due to increasing demand for time-sensitive testing
services that the CFIA provides.
Importers are encouraged to consider this in their importing
timelines and adjust accordingly where possible.
For information regarding importing seed into Canada please
review "ABCs of Seed Import' at
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/seesem/seeseme.shtml
Mike Scheffel
National Manager
Seed Section, Field Crops Division
Plant Health and Biosecurity Directorate
Canadian Food Inspection
Agency
2 Constellation Crescent, 8th Floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0Y9 |
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