The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
This is a reminder that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working to strengthen import controls for organic foods.
Beginning May 26, 2025, importers/brokers will be required to provide a digital copy (image) of the organic product certificate as part of their import declaration. The CBSA system will assign a Unique Reference Number (URN) for each uploaded organic product certificate. The URN can be used as part of the submission when completing the integrated import declaration (IID).
This will allow importers/ brokers to use the same URN for multiple shipments.
Please note that once this measure comes into effect, failure to upload a copy of the organic product certificate or a URN (where the certificate was already provided in a previous declaration) will result in a reject message until the organic product certificate digital copy or URN is provided.
It is the responsibility of the importer to familiarize themselves with the newly added organic products in AIRS and ensure compliance.
Questions or concerns can be directed to our Canadian regulatory team.