title: 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

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text: COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 06. 05. 1998 COM(1998) 293 final 98/0168 (ACC) 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) llfiïll ,» ji. *•- i i. " i ' t » i i ) " ,*'•" M t"Si u ï ,•' *' \[ *AV. ' i a,, ^ ,. ; /* "^ 'f ' ",1 „', y^ff H"; * tJ,l4 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. •' <^ 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. • lb 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. 1 c 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 H 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) (b) (ç) (d) live animals and animal products means the live animals and animal products, including fish and fishery products, listed in Annex I; sanitary measures means sanitary measures as defined in paragraph 1 of AnnexjV to the SPS Agreement; appropriate level of sanitary protection means the appropriate level of sanitary protection as defined in paragraph 5 of Annex A of the SPS Agreement; 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 < This Agreement applies in respect of trade between Canada and the Community in live animals and animal products. 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. 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 irradiation (ionisation), contaminants chemicals originating from the migration of substances from packaging materials, labelling of labelling, animal feedingstuffs, medicated feeds and foodstuffs, nutritional - colours), sanitary stamps,. processing aids, flavours, standards), (including microbiological transport,. premixes. 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. 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Article 5 Recognition of Regional Conditions The Parties recognise the concept of régionalisation, which they agree to apply in respect of the diseases listed in Annex III. 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: Without prejudice to paragraph 2, 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. the Article6 Recognition of Equivalence 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. 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) ii) iii) iv) identification of the sanitary measures for which recognition of equivalence is sought; 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; provision of information by the exporting Party supporting its view that its sanitary measures achieve the importing Party's appropriate level of sanitary protection; 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) b) c) d) the risks identified by the importing Party and evidence provided by the exporting Party that its sanitary measures effectively address those risks; 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; the documented structure of the relevant responsible authorities, their command chain, their authority, their operational procedures and the resources available to them; and 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. 3. 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. 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. 2. 3. 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. 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. With respect to sanitary measures recognised as equivalent for trade purposes at the date of entry into force of this Agreement, their competences, shall initiate the necessary legislative and administrative actions within 3 months to implement these recognitions. the Parties, within 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. 2. 3. 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. 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. 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) (b) \ share the results and conclusions of its audit procedures and frontier checks with countries that are not Parties to this Agreement, or 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. ' The frequency rate of frontier - checks on imported live* animals and animal products shall be as set out in Annex VTIL 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. 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. 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 including vaccination policies. in preventative policies, 2. 3. 4. 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. Written and oral notifications shall be made to the contact points set out in Annex X. 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. 2. 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. The information exchange on changes in their respective sanitary measures, and other relevant information, shall include: (a) (b) (c) 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); briefing on current developments affecting trade in live animals and animal products; 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. 2. 3. 4. 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. ( • ' • • ' _. - '• •• , -• '. 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. 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. 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 may uc ^unsiuuieu vy uic r a m e s. ivieiiiuc restricted to representatives of the Parties. 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 Community the European 10 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 11 ANNEX I LIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS Live animals and animal products:- For Imports into Canada, as defined by: For Imports into the 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. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pig Semen Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 90/429/EEC (CRC, c. 296) " • of 26 June 1990 Poultry and Hatching Eggs Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 90/539/EEC (CRC, c. 296) of 15 October 1990 Live Aquaculture '> Animals and Aquaculture Products Fish Health Protection 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 Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 Live Sheep and Goats Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 91/68/EEC (CRC, c. 296) of 28 January 1991 (CRC, c. 296) Other Live Animals, Health of Animals Regulations Council Directive 92/65/EEC Semen, Ova and Embryos From the Animal Species not referred to in points 1 -8 of 13 July 1992 10. Fresh Meat Meat Inspection Regulations - definitions (food animal, meat, of 26 June 1964 meat by-product, mechanically separated meat) & Schedule I (fresh) Council Directive 64/433/EEC 12 Live animals and animal products: For Imports into Canada, as defined by: For Imports into the Community, as defined by: 11. Fresh Poultry Meat Meat Inspection Regulations - definitions (as above, bird) Council Directive 71/118/EEC of 15 February 1971 12. Meat Products 13. Minced Meat and Meat Preparations 14. Egg Products Shell Eggs 15. Live Bivalve Molluscs 16. Fishery Products 17. Farmed Game Meat 18. Wild Game Meat 4 9. Milk and Milk Products 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 Council Directive 77/99/EEC of 21 December 1976 "- Council Directive 94/65/EEC of 14 December 1994 Council Directive 89/437/EEC of 20 June 1989 • •» 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. 13 Live animals and animal products: For Imports into Canada, as defined by: For Imports into the 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 10 - 20. of 17 December 1992 :. (CRC, c. 296) Meat Inspection Regulations - definitions (as appropriate) 14 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 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. 15 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, Peste des petits ruminants 92/119 Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia Lumpy skin disease Rift Valley fever Bluetongue 64/432 92/119 92/119 92/119 91 and Schedule 2. H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. 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, African Horse Sickness 90/426,92/35 African Swine Fever 64/432 91 and Schedule 2. Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. 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. 16 Fowl Plague (Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza) 92/40, 90/539 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64:. H of A Regs 90, 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 Encephalomyelitis 90/426. Hof A Act 5, 22-27, 64: Hof A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. Epizootic haemorrhagic disease 92/119 Teschen 92/119 H of A Act 5, 22-27, 64: H of A Regs 90, 91 and Schedule 2. 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) Yes (2) Yes (3) NE No (4) : Equivalence agreed - model health attestations to be used Equivalence agreed in principle - some specific issue (s) to be resolved existing certification to be used until issue(s) resolved Equivalence in form of compliance with importing Party's requirements - existing certification to be used Not evaluated - existing certification to be used in the interim 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 European Community Exports to Canada 1 Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health \ EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) ' Canadian Standards ~ EC Standards (Cat) ^ = ™ ™ » » =— • mm mm. •' l • ' • 'y Directive 90/426, H of A Act & Regs. , permit conditions 2 _ N i H f A Act and Regs. , Disease Control MOP 3 Directive 90/426, Decisions 92/260, 93/195, 93/196; 93/197, 94/467 ' •• 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. r. t i) Cda requests' that EU accept as official Jests those that bepbrne recognised by •. OIE. i; ' > i i • •>• • i. • i" •••'. • 1. Live Animals Animal health - Equidae * i 22 4/17/98 1 ' 1 -Commodity ' | -Specias European Community Exports to Canada Canadiar I Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions - Equiv. Special Conditions Actions | -Animal/Public | Health EC. Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat). Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 1 I -1 1. Live, Animals Animal health - Bovine fl Animals • •. Directives 64/432, 72/462,. E Hof A Act& Regs, permit conditions. , '. i v ' - 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 o fS 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. 1 3. of the International Animal Health Code. c • •• tsini /<>8 3 Directive 72/462 Decision' 83/494 H of A Act and Regs. , DC Manual of Procedures, permit conditions. Vy >'. «•• YCv c H. '. < , f" • •« , < i i •: ! • ;. ; J'; Canada requests that EU. 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 •'•'. ' H free regions. ' 1 iii) Review EBL rules | iv) Accept cattle on | basis of a statement 1 indicating that t h ef | 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. ,' • ' •Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 1 1. Live Animals Animal health Sheep/Goats i Directive 91/68 4 H of A Act & Regs, permit conditions • ». ' "• • ' i. ! 24 4 / 1 7 / 98 Directive 91/68 H of A Act and Regs. , DC Manual of Procedures, Permit conditions • - '•- 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. 1 J; 4 - i • • '. j ; !;. 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. 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 •' • i i' -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 1L Live Animals Animal health - Swine Directive 64/432, 72/462. 90/425, 3 Hof A A c t* Regs. , permit conditions EC requests Canada to delete reference to PRRS, lepto. TGE, PRCV, atrophic rhinitis, T. spiralis, and ivermectin treetment. H of A Act and Regs. Directive 72/462 • Decision 83/494 ) :•. ;. ,. •. -. : r • •_ t 3 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. ; - Dogs and Cats Directive 92/65, 2 Hof A Act and Regs. Sec 17 & 18. Must have cert of rabies vaccination or country freedom. Additional vaccination requirements and humane considerations for puppies. -"Balai" animals Directive. 92/65 H of A Act and Regs. 3 E. ' Review import conditions for ceryidae and camelidae Directive 92/65 Directive 92/65 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. Ô' >> r A 11 n I 0 0 •Commodity •Species ' European Community Exports to Canada ; Canadian Exports to the European Community. '• | Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions ; Equiv. • Special Conditions Actions 1 -Animal/Public Health EC Standards i " Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) ; 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 European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Eqùjv. Special Conditions -AnimalfPublic Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat)' 3. Semen Animal health -Bovine Directive 88/407 2 H of A Act. and Regs. , Permit conditions Review the requirement for seronegative status of donors for leptospirosis and paratuberculosis 3. - : H of A Act and Regs, DC Manual of Procedures," Sec 15. Directive '88/407 Decision 94/577/EC - - •• • • -. ) • •. ,. , 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 / 1 7 / 9R •Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Specie) Conditions Actions •Animal/Pubiic Health. EC •. Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) | 3. Semen , Animal health -Sheep/Goats Directives 92/65 3E , H of A Act and Regs. ,' Permit conditions H of A Act and Regs, DC Manual of Procedures, Sec 15. 3 Directive 92/65 91/68 Decision 95/388/EC 1 ilHarmonfee trade zoosanitary conditions for imports from third countries. •• ii)Remove the requirement for Mycoplasma testing (done in bovine). '. 1 iii)Accept. regionelization of bluetongue and EHD. and remove the " test requirement. : -Porcine Directive 90/429 E H of A Act and Regs. , Permit conditions DReview the requirement for Ieptospirosis seronagativity. ii)Generic conditions H of A Act and Regs. , DC Manual of Procedures, Sec 15. Directive 90/429 Decision 93/199 -Canine Directive 92/65 H of A Act end Regs, E i • • • OGeneric conditions H of A Act and Regs. Directive 92/65 -Feline Directive 92/65 No trade Directive 92/65 E 1 ' • 28 4/17/98 iv)Update test requirement for < MV/CAE to EUSA. v)Delete the requirement for post. collection test for -. I- MV/CAE. i)Harmonize for third country importetfon. ii) Review requirement to test all boars for CSFandAD. Canada requests EU to produce certificate -Commodity European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community •Specias Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Heelth EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC * Standards (Cat) 4. Equine semen, ova and embryos Animal health Directive 92/65 Decisions 95/307 95/295 H of A Act and Regs, Permit conditions 5. Embryos Animal health -Bovine Directives 89/556 2 H of A Act and Regs, Permit conditions Set out import requirements H of A Act and Regs. Directive 92/65, Decisions 9 5 / 3 07 9 2 / 2 94 96/539 9 6 / 5 40 1 H of A Act and Regs, AAFC Accreditatio n Program Directive , 89/556 Decision 9 2/471/EC Recognize Canada's freedom from CEM. _. and remove the requirement to test donor stallions. i Accept and enforce IETS i straw labelling, recommend-. ations. Alter frequency of inspection of • teams to agree with internal EC t-n - rules *2? -Commodity -Species' -Animal/Public Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 5. Embryos , Animal health -Ovine/ Caprine Directive 92/65 •' 2 ' H of A Act and Regs, Permit conditions. Update as necessary Generic conditions 4 H of A Act and Regs, AAFC Accreditation Program Directive 92/65 Decision 95/388/EC - Pigs Directives 92/118, 72/461, 72/462 H of A Act and Regs. Seo 40-52. 2 E Raw - Approved countries need cert. Unapproved require disinfection. Directive. 92/118 3 I • "•' 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 European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) j G. MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 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) Public Health 1. Directive 64/433 Directive 77/99 Directive 71/118 Directive 91/495 Directive 92/45 1 ?/ - 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) •. Directive 72/462 Directive 92/118 Decision 97/534/EC *. •. I ' to examine EC Canadian submission BSE status. on • i \ • - • ' ' ! '' • i > ""; -Commodity ; ' -Species i -Animal/Public Health European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions EC Standards t Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC. Standards (Cat) 6. MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN yes (1) yes (2) Veterinary during production presence yes(1) assinstant can preselect animals for vet inspection yes (2) vet has to do 100% ante- mortem yes (2) yes (2) separation of waste water effluents and prevent necessary backflow contamination other to - separation not required showers recommended but not required in cutting and processing plants hand wash facilities not to be hand operated and to provide for easy access. Showers required i Veterinary presence Veterinary ante mortem Facility requirements Effluents Hand-wash facilities/ showers 32 4/17/98 Compliance but should be reconsidered When HACCP; is introduced Compliance by Cenada at present ". • ' •• •' Canada prepared accept to equivalent safeguards \ EU to consider modifyng Article 11 of Annex. 1 meanwhile Canada comply ! to. ; •Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadiar i Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Cenadian Standards EC Standards, (Cat) 6. MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN Waste water removal i. not necessary positively ducted to be -. •• Waste water needs to be positively into covered drains ducted - Canada permits wooden pallets in processing areas Use of wood not permitted in rooms, except where only packaged meat is ^handled. • yes (2) , Not strictly regulated • •• •. -* yes (2) - in such a Product flow way as to assure all hygiene requirements, e. g. separation. of unpacked fresh meat and packaged, meat Use of wood in structure and equipment Hygiene Standards product flow/cross overs and counter flow ?J Compliance • ( by Canada, but Canada wishes to further discuss requirement as it relates j to slaughter floor;. Compliance Canada. ';by • • '- ' by Compliance •> at Canada This present. item ' be to reassessed at a future date when Canadian situation permits establish equivalency -' _• -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions •Animal/Public Health EC Standards • Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 6, MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN I •. ' • : • "' - - - i. '. Not prohibited by Canadian legislation ' Packaging material shall not be contaminated * • Room temperatures not to exceed: Cutting room Holding cooler Chilling cooler 'Freezer Product - temperatures not 10°C 4°C 2°C T 1 88C to exceed refrigera ted meat products 4°C Inter alia bacteriological controls and vet service analysis required ' !•. Not allowed Canada system is now' ' equivalent , subject to on site verification •I Compliance Canada hy > '. • •. - Packaging material must in sealed protective be covering during transportation and storage Compliance Canada present. 'i ". by jet •' >'•?' Cutting room temperature not to exceed 12C Product temperatures not to exceed: Offal Fresh meat Frozen meat 3°C 7°C -12C plinace by both sides at preseht. Equivalence •. should ' considered be i 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 • 34 4/11/98 -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Èquiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Publio Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 6 MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF A N I M AL ORIGIN water testing Directive 80/778/EEC Standards by Health Canada yes (1) " • ' • • '. v yes (2) Directive 80/778/EEC i / NE Continuous assessment of health status to provide on MS EC info systems Standards by. health Canada D64/433 etc yes (2) • ' • /• Initial health certificate required. Follow up by Member States system NE NE Discussion by Compliance - ^. Canada. EC(DGXI) vjto evalute Canadian submission "•/•&/ Canada •'. comply, present regulation - :lto with ". EC ;. ' D64/433 D77/99 D71/118 D91/495 D92/45 Meat Inspection Act and Regulations medical certificates 1 HACCP-. application ?s -Commodity •Species \ -Animal/Public Health' ' European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community. " Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv'. Special Conditions Actions EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 6A. Fresh Meal - Specific Animal health -Ruminants - Equidae - Porcine Animals Public Health Directives 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 Directives 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 Directives 64/432, 72/461, 72/462, Directive 64/433 ' ( • • :. '. ;'. -' 3 3 3 Yes (2) See below 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 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0 , 4 1. H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40,41. i H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40,41 2 2 2 Requires a certificate of origin, statement of disease freedom. Nil No legislation Statement of origin, disease freedom. Nil No legislation Statement of origin, disease freedom. ^~ Nil No legislation Yes (2) ' See below , 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) 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) r V 1. '. r: to exemlne EC Canadian submission BSE status !, on i - • • • il ll : ^. i — I „ L ,. r - r -1 36 4 / 1 7 / 98 •Commodity •Specits European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community , Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal /Public Health EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) j 6A. Fresh Meat - Specific Definition and Prohibitions Young animals -- '. ' !. No export of meat animals under two weeks from * No. export of meat from too young animals Canada allows mechanically recovered meat fresh/frozen under defined. conditions • Irradiation not forbidden but unacceptable to consumers at present Deletion possible at present time * no imports * Fresh meat not irradiated to be Use not forbidden Use forbidden i No special health guarantee required at present time special guarantees required for Sweden and Finland Compliance Canada - - by. • " ' • '. N. : ! ' by Compliance both - parties, pending change in ' Canadian legislation Compliance by Canada, pending possible changes in EU legislation by Compliance Canada until _ a change in EU legislation by Compliance Canada. Under WTO consideration at present time Mechanically recovered meat Irradiation Hormones etc, tenderizers salmonella & •Commodity • •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions •Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 1 6A. Fresh Meat - Specific • - i segregation. is Strict necessary, not separate drainage for sick or is required animals supect but requirements No separate office for a Equine meat has to be totally from separated other < meat at all times- (adulteration): % permitted. Establishment Criteria - suspect pens • - room for vet service in cutting plants - Equine meat - hide-on veal 38- 4/17/98 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 'a Not strictly DG VI issue. Canada would be prepared to accept - specific instruction for certification. •' Compliance export fbr -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv, Special Conditions Actions •Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 1 6A. Fresh Meal - Specific i Meat inspection / veterinary s supervision • POST MORTEM INSPECTION * incision. • Cysticercosis cuts * Pig heart incision • glanders * liver. incisions. - f w i i / nn certain made by workers incisions can be Only one masseter external cut and one internal cut incision No required routinely - Not allowed Two required external cuts Inter-ventricular septum cut. required (heart to be incised) Splitting of. head not required Required Only longitodinal of hepatic ducts required incision Incision base caudate lobe required at of i Compliance (discussion) Compliance by at Cenada time, present. ] pending of conclusion Canadian study to to Canad request EU review. requirements based on animal health- status of Canada. Compliance by '. cenada to Canada request j a derogation,. on based disease freedom Complianoe by Canada, pending outcome of Canadian study. Eventually Canadian request i1 • 1 European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 6A. Fresh Meat - Specific - Meat inspection/ veterinary supervision * trichina testing of horse meat and pigmeat • •. Not required 1. \ Required meat for export of Compliance by Canada 1' 40 4/17/98 •Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Cpnditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions •Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 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 Compliance Canada by Not to -carcases be used on Compliance Canada by-. - i. 7, Poultry Meat Animal health Public health Directives 91/494. Decision 94/438 Directive 71/118 i • Mn Mr H of A Act and Regs. -Sec 4 0 , 4 1. 2 Statement or origin, disease freedom. Yes (2) - Vet PM HORIZONTAL ISSUES V by Further Complience EC. discussion following on site verification 1 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 * • • 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) Yes(3) Yes (2) - Vet PM - Counter-flow chiller - Final decontamination (chlorination, irradiation) to Extend rules all (ratites etc. ) species | •. -. • •' by ' Compliance by Canada. Further discussion following on site verification Compliance Cenada Compliance <• by Canada. Further discussion: EC (DGXI) to define "hyperclorinatio to n", Canada on send ; TSP trial , Horizontal Issues i , i ; 1 -Commodity 1 -Species European Community Exports to Canada ' Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions j -Animal/Public J Health EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) Actions V i" • | 8. Meat Products 1 Animal health - Red Meat (ruminants/ horses) - Piss • -Poultry •Wild Game and farmed game 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 Public Health Directive 77/99 42 4/17/98 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0, 4 1. 2 Statement of origin, disease - freedom. No legislation H of A Act and Regs, Sec 4 0 , 4 1. 2 Statement of origin, disease freedom. No legislation H of A Act and Reg*. Sec 4 0. 4 1. 2 Statement of origin, disease freedom. No legislation H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0 , 4 1. 2 i Statement of origin, disease freedom No legislation Yes (2) HORIZONTAL ISSUES Meat Inspection Act & Rege. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale) 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 I 3 3 3 3 - Y«a (2) "HORIZONTAL ISSUES I1 l". • • " • '• ! •• to examine EC Canadian submission BSE status on ; -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions ' Equiv. Special Conditions -Ànimel/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 2 2 2 Statement of origin, disease freedom. Nil No legislation Statement of origin, disease freedom. Nil No legislation Statement of origin, disease freedom. Nil No legislation Yes (2) Some bird species not permitted Prolonged evisceration not permitted delayed ,. HORIZONTAL ISSUES Compliance by EC. EC to specify wild additional be birds included -. Compliance EC. to by - 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 I \ - • • 3 3 3 Yes (2) 1 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 • * ' • 9. Farmed Game Meat Animal health I - Deer * ' II j - 'Rabbit - Porcine % • H of A Act and Regs. Seo 40 4 1. Directives 72/461, 92/118 91/495 Directives. 72/461, 92/118, 91/495 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40, 4 1. H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40. 4 1. Meat Inspection Act & Regs. ' Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs. (if packaged for retail sale) - Feathered Public Health Directives 92/118 72/462 80/215 94/438 Directive 91/495 • 43 4/17/98 •Commodity • European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community. •Species. Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions •Animal/Public Health EC Standards. i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 1 | H • ' • ' •' > ' _. I ,' i -:r. ' ". 'I. , 1 % / -. \ Canada - • provide conditions. to special • !: •r < • •' , 1 , ' 2 2 2 ' Statement of origin, disease freedom. Nil No legislation '. " ' •. •. ' • ' r Statement of origin, disease freedom Nil No legislation Statement of origin, disease freedom Nil No legislation N. E. Presently prohibited except rendear and for caribou, muskox. - • HORIZONTAL ISSUES to EC additional birds included specify wild be to to Canada consider amending legislation Meat Inspection A c t& Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs. (if packaged for retail sale) 3 3 3 N. E. 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 10. Wild Game Meat" Animal health | - Deer. • - Rabbit i - Porcine i i 8 Directive I 92/45 Directive 92/45 - Feathered Directive 92/45 i 1 Public Health ii Directive 92/45 ,. H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0 , 4 1. H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40. 4 1. H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0. 4 1. - Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs. (if packaged for retail sale) 44 4 / 1 7 / 98 -Commodity European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community -Species Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions I -Animal/Public | Health EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 11. Fisheries Products for human consumption ' i I I '•••/• • 1 | Directive 91/67 •• NE Fish Health Protection Regulations. made under the Fisheries Act, R. S. C. 1985. C. F-12 Yes (2) i 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. • •'. ' NE NE s Directive 91/67/EEC , ; Fish Health Protection Regulations made under the Fisheries Act, R. S. C. 1985, c. F-12 NE -. Yes(2) ' •. • NE •- NE NE * '•* •' 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 < • •-,. " j ' I. •: I I I 1 ;•'. 1 •. ;•;• 3 I \. - - • i ! i ,-. i. :. r r -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to thé European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 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. To establish an electronic management of the lists of approved establishments in order to insure their immediate up dating Fish Inspection Regulations made under the fish Inspection Act, R. S. C, I985, c. F-14 Yes (2) Directive 91/493 amended by Directive 95/71/Ep, Directive. 92/48/EEC and Decisions of application Directive 79/112/EEC Review existing contaminants levels to'assess equivalency • • • Yes (2) 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) 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 j j i i :: r i i' i :' ' 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". 46 4 / 1 7 / 98 -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) J11. Fisheries Products for human consumption Directive 91/492 •Live Bivalve Molluscs for Human I consumption, I including I echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods. • Yes (2). Fjsh Inspection Regulations made under the Fish Inspection Act, R. S. C, 1985 c. F-14 Food & Drugs Act and Reguletions •. ' Yes(2). Dir. 91/492/E EC as amended by Dir. 97/61/EC Decision 96/33/EC • -• ' 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 , 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 to order assess equivalency • *n ' • ' ' I'' direct All shipments must be by accompanied a issued by an Certificate approved Government body. The original harvest site must be within Canada. Product must be destined for. 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 the the name of with country, shipping the species shellfish of (common and scientific official names), the number registration the dispatch identifying center and the packing date. Products must meet the microbiological and standards toxicological established in chapter V of the appendix to Directive '91/492/EEC ,' tjhe Evaluate equivalency of bacteriological ;• quality based on growing waters vs shellfish flesh. i. •;. ' I j of j. 1 To establish" an | [ electronic menegement of j the lists approved expedition centers in order toi insure their imediate dating up j 1 fi ' ' ' i ; j ' 1 : l. \ - ;' 1 • 1 1 1 3 = « JC -Commodity European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community •Species Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions •Animal/Public Health EC I Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) 1 Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) r i • f. •_ 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. 2 i Hard and soft cheese not regulated. If the* cheese pours it must be certified as from a country free from FMD. - Nil • 2 i • Directive 92/46 Decisions 95/343 97/115 Decision 97/534/EC ' Canada requests. - that EU review:. 1 | clinicel health •• 1 and stage of 1 lactation 1 requirements : 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 F M D. All shipments must be accompanied by a properly completed certificate as laid d o wn in decision 9 5 / 3 4 5 / EC modified by decision 9 7 / 1 1 5 / EC 48 4 / 1 7 / 98 -Commodity European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community -Species Trade Conditions. Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption Public Health - Pasteurized Directive 92/46 Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed 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. 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) ' /. 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) 1 '- •: Directive 92/46/EC Decision 95/343/EC modified by decision 97/1-15/EC 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 to be | implemented by H ; 1 01/01/98 Canada ito 8 provide National 1 Dairy Code when finalized' Joint assessment of laboratories to 1 be completed r 1 iff AC 4 / 1 7 / QA •Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadiar Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions. Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions •Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC. Standards (Cat) ' I Directive 92/46/EC Decision 95/343/EC modified by decision 97/115/EC Yes (3) • be All shipments must accompanied by a properly completed certificate as laid down in decision 95/345/EC modified by decision 97/11 5/EC 13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption • Directive 92/46 - Not Pasteurized (thermised only) 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) ' • • • ' • •; • • HACCP system to be implemented by 01/01/98 Canada provide National ;to j Dairy Code when finalized Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed *. 50 4/17/98 -Commodity European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community •Species Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions 1 -Animal/Public $ Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) '13. Milk and Milk Products for human consumption { - ftaw Milk * • Directive 92/46 f j •' , i i i • 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. Joint assessment of laboratories to be completed - 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. 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 be to implemented by 01/01/98 Canada to provide National Dairy Code when finalized Joint essessmont of laboratories to be completed $7 -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv! Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat)' Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 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 Directives 92/118, 64/432 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 34. 2 No restriction if indicated for human consumption. > 2 Directive 92/118, Decision 95/341 Decision 95/342/EC Not restricted if in final packaging, if in bulk must be end U8e certified as not for livestock feed - % 2 S Directives 92/118 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 34. No restriction if indicated for human consumption. Directive. 92/118 4 Public Health. - * • : ;. 52 4/17/98 -Commodity i -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadiar > Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health , EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 3 3 3 As defined in the Meat •Inspection Regulations. As defined in the Meat Inspection Regulations. - / Nil Nil Nil Directive 72/462 Directive 72/462. 3 3 3 ' • I !. i Yes (2) " Canadian compositional - standards for fat content Compliance EU by Directive 94/65 Decision 97/29/EC Decision 97/534/EC Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act &. Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if pkgd. for retail sale) Yes (2) Use of prohibited heart meat Complience Canada by to examine EC Canadian submission BSE status • •"'•',' 'on 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) 52? -Commodity Euripean Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community •Species Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards t Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) E E E E 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) "" Canada to review Nil •< i Canada to review Nil Directive 72/462 Directive 72/462 Canada to review Nil Canada provide legislation to specific Directive 94/65 Decision 97/29/EC Decision 97/534/EC Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling 'Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail. - E E E E 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 * 54 4 / 1 7 / 98 i ,. i ; •i. I ;. i"' - Canada evaluate legislation will EC •'' to evaluate EC Canadian submission BSE status on -Commodity European Community Txports to Canada Canadiar i Exports to the European Community •Specias Trade Conditions. Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public | Health EC Standards 1 • t Canadian Standards (Cat) i 17. Animal Casings for human consumption Animal health - Cattle I - Sheep I - Goats • 2/4 ' Directives 92/118 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 H of A Act and Regs, Sec 40-52. Directive AH- 96-HPP-PHT- 02 labelled If from skin must be in final package or for human consumption. Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & rinderpest freedom if natural casings. • I - Pigs Directives 92/118, 64/432 72/461, 72/462 2/4 H of A Act and Regs, Sec 40-52. Directive AH- 96-HPP-PHI- 02 If from skin must be in final package or. labelled for human consumption. Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & rinderpest freedom if natural casings. i • • Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 3 3 Directive 92/118 Decision 94/187 Directive 92/118 Decision 94/187 • Nil Nil 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. Yes (2) Temperature of 10° to be observed See horizontal Issues Yes (2) See horizontal issues Meat Inspection Aot & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Directive 77/99 Decision 97/534/EC *• • !" • 1 '"'•' ,- • i \ 1 i Public health Directive 77/99 * Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. #~ -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 18. AnimalCas ings not for human consumption Directives 92/118, 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 • H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40-52. Directive AH- 96-HPP-PHI- 02 Animal health - Cattle - Sheep - Goats \ i \ i - Pigs Directives 92/118, 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 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. labelled If from skin must be in final package or for human consumption. Cert, of FMD, BSE, CBPP & rinderpest freedom if natural casings. - • Nil ' Nil 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. Directive 92/118 Decision 94/187 Decision 97/534/EC Directive 92/118 Decision 94/187 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. Public Health Directive 77/99/EC 56 4/17/98 Temperature of 10° to be observed Horizontal Issue Directive 77/99/EC Meat < Inspection Act & Regs. Fqod and Drugs Act & Regs. Yes (2) Horizontal issue i i • • - - i -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 19. Hides and skins Animal 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 - Cattlef - Sheep - Goats - Pigs Public Health Raw - Approved countries need cert. Unapproved require disinfection. Nil Consider acceptance of treatment of hides Directive 92/118, Decision 97/168/EC ' > 2 , Raw - Approved countries need cert. Unapproved require disinfection. Directive 92/118 3 Decision 97/168/EC , •}••. ; i. i. : • '. S7 4/11/98 121. (a) Canned Petfood containing mammalian high/low risk material. ' ' • '• f I Animal health | | 8 Directives 92/118, 90/667 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40-52 Directive AH- PF-NAC-02 2/4 Special certification for BSE. Conditions depend upon product and origin. i - Hof A Act Manual of Procedures Nil 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. 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, European Community Exports to Canada. Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 21. (b) Canned Petfood containing non-mammalian high/low risk material Animal health Directives 92/118, 90/667 2/4 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40-52 Directive AH- PF-NAC-02 • Conditions depend upon product and origin. ' 3/2 Art. 3 Decision 97/199 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. EC to evaluate additional guarantees for petfood containing non- mammalian high risk material j. Canada to submit list of 1 approved plants 1 FT -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports "to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 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. H of A Act Manual of Procedures Nil Accept that trade shall proceed on the basis of the OIE recommendations as outlined in Chapter 3. 2. 13. the of International Animal Code. Health Directives 92/118 Decision 96/449 Decision 94/309 amended by Decision 97/199 123. 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 E Conditions relate to animal • source and disease risk. Permit required. Specific directive. i H of A Act Manual of Procedures Nil Accept that trade shall proceed On the basis of the OIE recommendations as outlined in Chapter 3. 2. 13. of the International Animal Code. Health 2 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 EC to evaluate Canadian submission on ; microbiological • standard of final products 60 4/17/98 -Commodity •Speciss European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Actions jj -Animal/Public j! Health. EC Standards- Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards 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 Directives 9 2 / 1 1 8, 9 0 / 6 67 l 1 j » i » i 1 i i • H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0 - 5 2. Directive A H- 96-PF-NAC- 02 2 /4 Can enter with permit as above. Permit required. Specific directive; - H of A Act Manual of Procedures Nil Directives 9 2 / 1 1 8, Decision 9 4 / 3 44 Decision 9 6 / 4 49 Decision 9 7 / 5 3 4 / EC Accept that trade shall proceed on the basis of the OIE recommendations in as outlined 3. 2. 1 3. Chapter the of International Animal Code. Health 3 133°C X 20 min X 3 bar for high risk material of mammalian origin 24. (b) Dry and Semimoist Petfood contain ing high/ low risk material and/or processed animal protein derived from non-mammalian high risk material H of A Act and Regs. Sec 4 0 - 5 2. Directive A H- 96-PF-NAC- 02 2 /4 Can enter with permit as above. Permit required. Specific directive. H of A Act Manual of Procedures Nil Directives 9 2 / 1 1 8, Decision 9 4 / 3 44 Decision 9 6 / 4 49 Accept that trade shall proceed on the basis of. the OIE recommendations in outlined as 3. 2. 1 3. Chapter of the International Animal Code. Health 3 Art. 3 Decision 9 7 / 1 99 Animal health. Directives 9 2 / 1 1 8, 9 0 / 6 67 , • I EC to evaluate Canadian submission o n: 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 / 1 7 / 98 -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards. • ' , i Nil '. -. 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 Nil as above Nil Directive 72/462 Decision 91/449 Directive 72/462 Decision 91/449 Directive 92/118 as above Nil 1 Directive 91/495,92/4 5. 4 ' 4 4 4 - 25. Bones and Bone Products for human. consumption Animal health - Ruminants and Horses Directives 64/432, 72/461, 72/462, 80/215 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40,44. 4 - Pigs -Poultry -Wild game and farmed. animal 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. 4 3 4 62 4/17/98 -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 25. Bones and Bone' Products for human consumption • Public health Directive 77/99 64/433. NE Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale). • NE Directive 77/99. 92/11 8 Decision 97/534/EC Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs (If packaged • for retail) EC. to examine Canadian submission BSE status on - C3 J -Commodity -Species Europeen Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Pubiic Health EC Standards t Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) to examine EC Canadian submission BSE status on 1 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 \ 2 • Directive 92/118, 90/667 Decisions 94/446 as amended by Decision 97/197 Decision 97/534/EC 64 4/17/96 -Commodity | European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community. -Species. -Animal/Public Health Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions ' Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 27. Processed Animal Protein for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99/EEC) - If highly processed labelled consumption, permit. for needs and human no If highly processed labelled consumption, permit. for needs and human no BSE Rules If highly processed labelled consumption, permit. for needs and human no Nil 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 Nil 2 Directive 72/462 Decision 91/449. 2 Directive 72/462 Decision 9. 1/449 as above Nil Directive' 92/118 2 Animal health Ruminants/ horses Directives 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 80/215 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40, 41,43. directive AH- 96-HPP-PHT-- 02 - Pigs > - Poultry 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. Directive AH- 96-HPP-PHT- 02 H of A Act and Regs. Sec. 40,41. Directive AH- 96-HPP-PHT- 02 1 1 1 Of V. - '. '• ; i • ' :' '. ;• -. 8 8 i • '* -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Trade Conditions ' Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 127. Processed Animal Protein for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99/EEC) I Animal health - Wild game and farmed | game Directives 92/495,92/4 5 H of A Act and Regs. Sec. 40,41. 2 Need official cert. zoosanitary as above Nil Directive 91/495, 92/45 3 - Public Health 1 Directive 77/99 / NE Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale) NE Directive 77/99,. 92/118 Decision I 97/534/EC Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if pkgd. for retail sale) i •. \ ' - : 1 EC to examine Canadian submission BSE status on s • 66 4/17/98 -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community ' ™ Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions -Actions Trade Conditions : Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards i Canadian Standards (Cat) I Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) ] 1 |. 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. • 3 / 133°C X 20 min X 3 bar for high risk material of mammalian origin Art. 3 Decision 97/199 •. x 28. (a) Processed Animal Protein of mammalian origin not for human consumption (feedingstuffs) 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 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 G? r-,. i / i i / oo •Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada " ~ "". Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions • Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards. (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 28. (a) Processed Animal Protein of mammalian origin not for human consumption (feedingstuffs) • ! Directives 92/118, 90/667 Decision 92/562 Hot A Act and Regs. PartV. Directive AH- REN-EQU-01 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 • i. ' " ' •. '. •' 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' Animal health - Ncri- Ruminants • '. 68 4/17/88 •Commodity • • -Species i European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions' -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) • 28. (b) Processed animal protein of non-mammalian origin not for human consumption (feedihgstiiffs) E Conditions depend upon product and origin. H( of A Act and Regs. Sec 40-52 Directive AH- PF-NAC-02 • Animal health Directives 92/118, 90/667 J ' •. ' " H of A Act Manual of Procedures Nil Directives 92/118 Decision 96/449 Decision 94/309 amended by Decision 97/198 •' i I Art. 3 Decision 97/199. „ ••. t-. :•. ' |. EC to evaluate Canadian submission on : microbiological -\ standard of final 1 I products. 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 — European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 29. Serum of Equidae Animal health Directive 92/118 Public Health 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 ' 30. Blood and Blood Products intended for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99 EEC) 2 H of A Act and Regs. Sec. 40,51. Directive AH- 95-G-01 Disease freedom statement and heat treatment. Depends upon whether in bulk or prepackaged. Recognize regionalization of FMD Nil • Review BSE Rules 2 Directive 72/462, Decision 91/449 Decision 96/405/EC , Not regulated if freezing or refrigeration not required and if packaged for sale i i ! 2 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40, 5 1. Directive AH- 95-G-01 Disease freedom statement and heat treatment. Depends upon whether in bulk or prepackaged. Recognize regionalization of FMD Nil Directive 2 91/494/EC 92/118 Decision 96/405/EC Not regulated if freezing or refrigeration not required and if , packaged for sale ' - i \ 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 70 4/17/98 -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada • Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions. Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animaj/Public Health EC Standards t Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC. Standards (Cat) 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. Directives 92/495, 92/45 Public Health Directive 77/99 • Disease freedom statement and heat treatment. Depends upon whether' in bulk or prepackaged. Recognize regionalization of FMD •Nil • Directive 91,495,92/4 5, 2 2 H of A Act and Regs. SEc 40,51. Directive AH- 95-G-01 i Not regulated if freezing or refrigeration not required and if packaged for sale Yes (2) Temperature of 10° to be observed Discussion Horizontal issue Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale) Directive 77/99, 92/118 Draft Yes (2) Horizontal issue Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs; Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale) ' | I • 1. :• ;. 71 4/L7/98 •Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health ' ' EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 31. Blood and Blood Products not intended for human consumption H of A Act and Regs. Sec. 40,51, Need cert of origin from designated country, processing if non designated. Animal health Directive 91/667 92/118 Decision 92/183 94/187 Public Health 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. 72 4 / 1 7 / 98 -Commodity •Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 32. Lard and Rendered Fats intended for human consumption ("other products" as defined I in 77/99) Animal health - Red Meat (ruminants/ horses) - Pigs - Poultry - Wild Game and farmed game Directives 64/432, 72/461, 72/462 80/215 H of A Act and Regs. Sec. 40. Directive AH- 95-G-01 Directives 92/118, •72/462, 80/215, 94/438 Directives 92/495, 92/45 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. Nil Nil Directive ' 72/462 Decision 91/449, Specific directive and certificate of origin. Tallow exempt. Nil Nil Directive 92/118 Specific directive and certificate of origin. Tallow exempt. Nil Nil Directive 91/495, 92/45 • 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 2 2 2 ; •- '. ,y ; Ï3 ">-« 4 / n / QQ •Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) 32. Lard and Rendered Fats intended for human consumption ("other products" as defined in 77/99) Public" Health Directive 77/99 Yes (2) Temperature of 10° to be observed Horizontal issue Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged, for retail sale) Yes(2) Horizontal issue Directive 77/99, 92/118 Decision 97/534/EC Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Food & Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sele) - - i 74 4/17/98 -Commodity -Spocies European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 33. Lard and Rendered Fats not intended for human consumption ' Animal health Directive 92/118, 90/667 Hof A Act and Regs. Sec 40. 4* Directive AH- 95-G-01 2 Public health 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 • •. •• " • • :' • - " r- • Animal health Directive 92/118 90/667 Decision 89/19, 92/183 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 40,51. 2 Glands and organs require certificate and disease freedom statement. Nil Nil 3 Directive 92/118 90/667 Decision 89/19, 92/183 Decision 97/534/EC Public health Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Meat Inspection Act & Regs. Directive 97/1 /EC ' " ' I; ' • ^r: 4 / n / Q fl 1 -Commodity •Species Europ ean Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 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. Review conditions by 97- 03-01 Used hives or equipment prohibited. Directive 92/118. Decision 94/860 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 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 Directive 92/118 72/462 2 H of A Act and Regs. SEo 40,42. Mounted • no restrictions Unmounted and raw - disinfection • - Nil ' Nil 1 Public Health Directive 92/118 96/500/EC 3 ' ' l. • _ ' •. 76 4 / 1 7 / 98 European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community 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 •Commodity •Spscies 38. Manure Animal health Directive 92/118 Public health 139. Wool, feathers and hair Directive 92/118 Directive 92/118 Decision 94/435 H of A Act and Regs. Sec 42,52. H of A Act and Regs. Sec 42,52. Statement of disease freedom,. certificate. Must be clean. Statement of disease freedom, certificate. Must be clean. Nil Nil Directive 92/118 Directive 92/118 Decision 94/435 Clean etc Clean etc Animal health I-Wool Pigbristle Public Health & in 4 / 1 7 / 9B -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards. t Canadian. Standards (Cat) Canadian 1 Standards EC Standards (Cat) 40. Honey • Animal health Public Health Directive 92/118 Nil 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 E • • ' ' I NE NE NE NE Directive 92/118 ' Directive 92/118 Decision 96/340/EC Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale) 78 4 / 1 7 / 98 -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animel/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) * 142. Snails for human consumption 1 Animal health fi 1 1 Public Health Directive 92/118 E E 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 • Directive 92/118 Decision 96/340/EC Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act & Regs, (if packaged for retail sale). • • Of. in fl/17/qfl -Commodity -Species * European Community Exports to Canada Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Heelth EC Standards t Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) • • 1 ! - • Cw Directive 92/118 Decision 94/187 94/344 Directive 92/118 Decision. 97/38/EC Decision 97/534/EC 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) 43. Egg Products intended for human consumption 2/3 Need cert of origin from designated country, cert of treatment from non designated. Each shipment accompanied by produce and' process by- certification : signed official government authority ,« 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) Animal health Public Health Directive 92/118 Decision 94/187 Directive 92/118 Decision 97/38/EC • 80 4/17/98 Decision 97/534/EC applicable pending the definition of egg products ' • EC Canadian submission BSE status to examine 1 | on | I ! : -Commodity -Species European Community Exports to Canada. Canadian Exports to the European Community Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions Trade Conditions Equiv. Special Conditions Actions -Animal/Public Health EC Standards Canadian Standards (Cat) Canadian Standards EC Standards (Cat) 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 Public Health Directive 92/118 Food and Drugs Act & Regs. NE From designated countries stetement of FMD freedom, Nil Directive 92/118 from non designated treatment. " Food and Drugs Act & Regs. Directive 92/118 Decision 97/534/EC NE g] 4/17/98 to exemine EC Canadian submission BSE status on 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. ~ Audits should be designed to check the effectiveness of the controlling authority rather 1. 2. 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. manner. Audits, and the decisions based on them, shall be made in a transparent and consistent. 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; the date and place of the audit, along with a timetable up to and including the issue of 2. 2. the final report; 2. 3. the language or languages in which the audit will be conducted and the report written; the identity of the auditors including, if a team approach is used, the leader. 2. 4. Specialised professional skills may be required to carry out audits of specialised systems and programmes; a schedule of meetings with officials and visits to establishments or facilities, as 2. 5. 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; subject to provisions on freedom of information, respect of commercial confidentiality 2. 6. shall be observed by the auditor. Conflicts of interest must be avoided; 2. 7 respect of the rules governing occupational health and safety. 82 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. The auditee must co-operate fully with the auditor and should nominate personnel 3. 1. 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. The auditee must operate a documented programme to demonstrate to the auditor that 3. 2. 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. 83 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. 84 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) 85 A N N EX y ra 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 •. :. - • • • : ;. -. 1. Documentary Bom Parties will perform documentary checks 2. Physical Checks Live Animals Semen/Embryos/Ova 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 Milk and milk products Egg products Honey Bone and bone products Meat preparations and minced meat Frogs' legs and snails ; • - R A TE 100% -. : 100% 100% •) ) ) ) ) ) ) )10% ) ) ) ) ) ) TYPE OF FRONTIER CHECK MAXIMUM FREQUENCY RATE 86 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 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 Apiculture products • ' ". Hatching eggs ) ) ) ) ) )10% ) ) ) ) ) [100%] [100%] [100%] [100%] Manure (no trade) Hay and straw (no trade) Processed animal protein not for human consumption (bulked). ' • • - • , Live bivalve molluscan shellfish Fish and fishery products for human consumption. 100% for the first 6 consignments (as per Council Directive. 92/llo7EEC),then20% 10% 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. 87. 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. 88 A N N EX 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) (32)2 741-0629 Facsimile:. 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 90 ISSN 0254-1475 COM(98) 293 final OCUMENTS EN 03 11 05 02 Catalogue number : CB-CO-98-305-EN-C ISBN 92-78-35988-2 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg