FPA at PIL Flashcards
(13 cards)
Where is it set out that the CBSA is mandated to safeguard Canada’s food supply?
Paragraph 2(b) of the CBSA Act and section 11 of the CFIA Act
What does CFIA stand for?
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Where are the majority of FPA procedures available?
D-Memo D19-1-1
What kind of inspection system is used to intercept goods that could introduce disease and pests?
A Risk-Based Assessment System
What is the purpose of the Plant Protection Act?
To protect plant life and safeguard the agricultural, horticultural and forestry sectors of the Canadian economy by preventing the importation, exportation and spread of pests (e.g., insects), and by controlling or eradicating pests in Canada.
What is the purpose of the Health of Animals Act?
To protect the health of terrestrial and aquatic animals as well as Canadians against diseases that can threaten their health and potentially cause multi-million or multi-billion dollar losses through control measures and reduced productivity
What are the four factors to consider when determining the potential risk associated with an FPA good?
Type of good
Type of traveller
Purpose of travel
Country of origin of the FPA good
What are examples of FPA high risk goods?
Meat, meat products, fish and seafood Live animals - Animal by-products Dairy - Soil - Plants and plant products Fruits and vegetables - Wood Vectors (things that carry and transmit disease - burlap, straw, items contaminated with soil etc.)
What are low-risk FPA goods?
Dead or live insects native to Canada
Fruits and vegetables not grown in Canada
Bread, cereal, granola bars
Chips, candies, cookies and chocolates
Juice, pop, water, tea, coffee and alcohol
What are the five categories of Country of Origin with respects to FPA goods?
Continental USA Offshore Rabies-free FMD-free BSE-negligible
What are the 7 types of traveller categories with respects to FPA?
Citizen Visitor Family Immigrant/Refugee Diplomat Crew Military
What are the 4 categories of Purpose of Travel with respects to FPA?
Personal
Business
International events
Study
What are indicators of risk for FPA that could help determine which additional questions to ask?
Type of traveller
Purpose of travel
Country of origin of the goods
