Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

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have been contaminated by incompatible goods in the container/truck may be refused entry into Canada. Temperature sensitive goods, such as frozen food or fresh fruits and vegetables, require a climate-controlled shipping environment.

Requirements for safe transportation of goods should be part of the agreement between traders and carriers. See CFIA's Importing food into Canada for more information.

1.6.10 North American Fresh Produce Transportation Best Practices The Fresh Produce Transportation Best Practices is a guidance document created for all companies that are involved in the shipment, transportation and receiving of fresh produce.

Best practices are generally accepted, informally standardized techniques, methods or processes that have proven themselves over time to accomplish given tasks. The idea is that with proper processes, checks and testing, a desired outcome can be delivered more effectively with fewer problems and unforeseen complications. The North American Fresh Produce Transportation Best Practices were created and updated by members of the International Fresh Produce Association volunteer Supply Chain Council, including CPMA, and were reviewed and endorsed by the Blue Book and the Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) to ensure compliance with industry trading guidelines for North America.

1.6.11 Damaged Loads and Arbitration

Have you received a Damaged Load?

Notify the carrier If a Canadian importer has received produce in a deteriorated condition or has agreed to handle product in a deteriorated condition, after notifying the shipper and the carrier, if applicable, DRC members are required to request an inspection within 8 hours of receiving the product. The CFIA Destination Inspection Service can provide an inspection for this purpose. These inspections help in obtaining guidance for a fair settlement. The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations include a regulatory requirement for membership in the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC). Upon the coming into force of the new regulations on January 15, 2019, Canadian buyers and sellers of fresh fruits and vegetables were required to be members of the DRC, unless exempt.

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