Health of Animals Regulations

34 (1) No person shall import milk or milk products into Canada from a country other than the United States or from a part of such a country, unless

• (a) the country or part of the country is designated as free of foot and mouth disease pursuant to section 7; and

• (b) the person produces a certificate of origin signed by an official of the government of the country of origin that shows that the country of origin or part of such a country is the designated country or part thereof referred to in paragraph (a).

(2) Subject to subsection (3), no person shall import unfertilized bird eggs or egg products into Canada from a country other than the United States or from a part of such a country, unless

• (a) the country of origin or part of such a country is designated as free of avian pneumoencephalitis (Newcastle disease) and fowl plague pursuant to section 7;

• (b) the person produces a certificate of origin signed by an official of the government of the country of origin that shows that the country of origin or part of such a country is the designated country or part thereof referred to in paragraph (a); and

• (c) the eggs are packed in containers that are clean and free from dirt and residue of eggs.

(3) Paragraph (2)(a) does not apply to eggs imported into Canada if they are transported under seal of an inspector direct from the place of entry to a processed egg product establishment approved by the Minister.

(4) In subsection (3), processed egg product establishment means an establishment where eggs or processed egg products are processed, treated or preserved by the holder of a licence that is issued under paragraph 20(1)(b) of the Safe Food for Canadians Act.