Decision Making Process

This schematic shows the process for making a decision to inspect a product. It starts with a review of the product information.

Step one is to check whether the product is on the EIL. If yes, the importer must provide proof of product compliance or the CFIA will test the product. Whether the product is on the EIL or not, proceed to Step two.

Step two is the check whether the product is on the MIL. If yes, product must be tested as per MIL requirements and the process stops here. If product is not on the MIL, proceed to Step three.

Step three is to check whether the product needs to be inspected based on an assessment against the annual sampling plan targets, the importation history, the product and importer compliance history and whether the product is coming from a country Canada has an arrangement with. The test requirements are determined in accordance with the species and product risks.