This schematic shows the assessment process and options for the importer to provide proof of compliance for product on the EIL.
If the Importer provides acceptable proof of product compliance, the product meets the EIL requirements and the product does not have to be tested. However, the CFIA may decide to do a random verification testing, which will be done at a higher priority.
If the importer does not provide acceptable proof of compliance, the CFIA test the product at a lower priority. However the importer can request for the product to be tested at an Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited laboratory and in this case, CFIA samples the product, send the samples to the SCC accredited laboratory and CFIA makes the final product decision.