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CFIA to Increase Enforcement of Food Import Licenses on Jan. 15

Some food importers without a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license may face “delays or rejection” at the border starting Jan. 15, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a notice. Products that will require an SFC license on Jan.…

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15, 2020, are meat, fish, dairy products, egg products, fresh or processed fruits and vegetables, and honey and maple products, it said. The CFIA is using a “graduated enforcement approach to help food business comply with the new regulations,” it said. Starting July 15, 2020, all other foods will require an SFC license.