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FPA at Secondary Flashcards

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What two acts provide BSOs with the legislative authority to protect Canada’s animal and plant resource base against the introduction and spread of foreign pests and diseases?

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The Health of Animals Act and the Plant Protection Act

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What section of the Customs Act authorizes BSOs to assist the CFIA in the enforcement of other acts by detaining goods about to be exported until they are satisfied the goods have been dealt with in accordance to any Act of Parliament that prohibits, controls or regulates the importation or exportation of goods?

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Section 110 of the Customs Act

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The Acts authorize BSOs to conduct inspection activities at all ports of entry, including bonded facilities in order to do what?

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-Ensure that FPA products imported into Canada meet the requirements of the appropriate legislation
-Prevent exotic diseases and foreign pests from entering and propagating in Canada

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What other authorities do BSOs have under legislation?

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-Quarantine plants, live animals
-Examine and make copies of documents
-Enforce the humane transportation and in-transit care of live animals
-Charge fees relating to the inspection of FPA goods on a BSF144
-Administer penalties (AAAMPs)

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What section of what Act empowers the president of the CBSA to designate any person or persons within a class of persons to enforce the 9 CFIA Acts listed in section 2(b) of the Canada Border Services Agency Act?

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Section 9(2)(b) of the Canada Border Services Agency Act

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What powers does a BSO have under the various Acts?

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Enter and inspect, Open any container, Stop any conveyance, Examine any product, Conduct tests and analyses, Examine records and documents, Seize and detain

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What section of the Health of Animals Act gives a BSO the power to deal with an animal or thing imported into Canada?

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Section 18(1)

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What section of what Act gives a BSO the power to confiscate and dispose of anything that is a pest, infested with a pest etc?

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Subsection 35(1) of the Plant Protection Act

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In secondary processing a BSO will decide if a good is…?

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-Released
-Referred to the CFIA
-Refused entry

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What do you ask a traveller before opening any bag or suitcase for examination?

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-Are these your bags?
-Did you pack them yourself?
-Are you aware of the contents?
-Is there anything in your bags that may injure me?

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What is the system used to determine the import requirements of a commodity?

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AIRS
The Automated Import Reference System

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What does AIRS stand for?

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Automated Import Reference System

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What system may you also need to check in addition to AIRS with respect to an FPA good?

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CITES

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Referrals to the CFIA are typically made to whom?

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The CFIA NISC
The CFIA veterinarian on duty - in the case of live animals

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If the CFIA veterinarian isn’t available and provides instructions via the phone, what must a BSO do?

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Follow the veterinarian’s instructions, and make a notation of the instructions and the vet’s name on the BSF144 form

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What is the CFIA 5272 form?

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Request for Documentation Review form

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When is a CFIA 5272 form filled out?

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Whenever AIRS indicates “refer to CFIA - ISC”

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What should a BSO do if someone arrives with an FPA product without proper documentation?

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Refuse entry of the good, allow the importer the opportunity to re-export the good, hold the good on a BSF 241 until relevant documentation is obtained

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What should a BSO do if they are uncertain about an FPA good?

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Contact the CFIA NISC

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What does NISC stand for? Where are they located?

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National Import Service Centre

Located in Mississauga, Ont.

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What form do you complete every time you refer goods to the CFIA NISC?

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A BSF 241 whether approved or refused

22
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What other factors may need to be considered in addition to CFIA requirements?

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-Humane transportation of live animals
-Evidence of pest infestation
-Evidence of soil contamination
-CITES

23
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What is a BSF 144 form used for?

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It is a CBSA invoice - The collection of fees

24
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What form would a BSO have an importer fill out for a pet bird?

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CFIA 1553 - Importer’s Declaration of Ownership (Psittacine and Songbirds)

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When would a BSO refuse entry to a FPA-related good?

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-If the commodity were prohibited according to AIRS
-If the commodity doesn’t meet import requirements, humane transport requirements or additional OGD requirements
-The commodity shows evidence of pest infestation, soil contamination, illness or poor health (animal)

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What are a BSOs four options when a commodity is refused entry?

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-Permit the importer to remove the commodity from Canada, only if the commodity was declared
-Order the commodity treated/cleaned - at client’s expense
-Confiscate the commodity and submit it for destruction or contact the CFIA vet for instructions (for live animals)

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What form must be completed when a BSO confiscates an FPA commodity?

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A BSF 241 must be filled out

28
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What animals and their semen and embryos are not regulated by CFIA and may be released at Primary?

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Amphibians, marine mammals, reptiles, certain rodents

Though they may still be CITES listed, you have to check

29
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What animals may be released following an in section by a BSO at Secondary?

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Cats, all dogs (pet and commercial dogs) over 8 months of age, pet dogs 8 months of age or less (accompanied or unaccompanied by owner), ferrets, pet birds, rabbits, turtles and tortoises (other than soft-shelled and/or CITES-listed species)
Above applies only to animals of US origin that have been in the US without restrictions for more than 60 days

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What animals from countries other than the US can be inspected and released by a BSO?

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Cats, pet dogs 8 months of age or less (accompanied or unaccompanied by their owner), all dogs (pet and commercial) over 8 months of age, turtles and tortoises (other than soft-shelled or CITES-listed species)
General guidelines only - always check AIRS

31
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What animals require an inspection by a CFIA veterinarian at POE to ensure they are free from clinical signs of disease, to take additional regulatory action or ensure that humane transport regulations are met?

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Dogs less than 8 months old imported for commercial purposes, most farm animals, soft-shelled turtles, small carnivores (foxes, raccoons)’ any Canadian bovine, sheep, goat, camelid, cervid or poultry returning to Canada and fresh semen from most animals (except US canine or equine)

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For animals requiring veterinary inspection, how much of a notification must the importer give the CFIA prior to the expected arrival of the animal?

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24 hours notice prior to the expected arrival of the animal to ensure a CFIA vet will be available for the inspection

33
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What regulated live animals must be referred to CFIA NISC rather than a vet?

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Earthworms, insects, terrestrial snails, other invertebrates

Saying: If it fits in the fax machine, refer it to NISC

34
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When presented with an import permit, what steps must be completed?

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-Verify the permit, check the validity and match it to the commodity
-Stamp and date the document
-Retain a copy and return the original to the importer
-Fax a copy to the appropriate CFIA district office

35
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What should a BSO do each time AIRS recommends that the CBSA release a shipment of live animals?

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Stamp and date all of the documents presented for importation whether it is for a single entry or multiple entries

36
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What are important things to check on any documentation?

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That all the information is correct, current, valid, and matches the shipment, that you check AIRS and CITES and that the relevant forms are filled out - BSF241, BSF144 etc.

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Where can a BSO find all relevant information and resources relating to FPA importation?

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CBSA intranet - FPA toolkit

38
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What pet dogs do the personal importation conditions apply to?

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Pet dogs entering Canada temporarily, permanently, as well as dogs passing through Canada on their way to a final destination.

39
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What conditions must be met for pet dogs to be released if the dog is less than three months of age?

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Accompanied dogs do not require a rabies vaccination if they are three months of age at the time of importation into Canada. Proof of age required.
Unaccompanied dogs less than 3 months require a Veterinary Certificate of Health.

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What conditions must be met for pet dogs to be released if the dog is between 3 months of age and 8 months of age?

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Dogs accompanied by owner require a signed Rabies Vaccination Certificate or signed Veterinary Certificate identifying dog and declaring it is from a rabies-free country. Unaccompanied dogs require signed Rabies Vaccination Certificate OR a signed Veterinary Certificate identifying dog and declaring coming from rabies-free country AND a Veterinary Certificate of Health.

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What conditions must be met for pet dogs to be released if the dog is 8 months of age or older?

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Accompanied and/or unaccompanied dogs in this category may enter Canada if one of the following documents is presented:
-Signed Rabies Vaccination Certificate
-Signed Veterinary Certificate identifying the dog and declaring it is from a rabies-free country

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What dogs are exempt from the personal importation of domestic dogs conditions?

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Service dogs, guide dogs, cadaver dogs, drug dogs, police dogs, fire service dogs or search and rescue dogs.
If the importer cannot support the claim, they will have to meet all regular import requirements.
Dogs must be accompanied to qualify for exemption.

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What conditions must be met for pet cats to be released if the cat is less than three months of age?

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Domestic cats less than 3 months of age are exempt from the CFIA import requirements. Proof of age is required.

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What conditions must be met for pet cats to be released if the cat is three months of age or older?

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These cats may enter Canada if they are accompanied by a signed Rabies Vaccination Certificate OR a signed Veterinary Certificate identifying the cat and declaring it originates in a rabies-free country

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If a dog or cat is transhipped through another country is the Rabies-Free Vaccination Certificate still valid?

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No, in order for the Rabies-Free Vaccination Certificate to be valid, dogs and cats must travel directly from the exporting country to Canada. Transshipment through a third country invalidates the certificate as the animal is no longer considered to be originating from a rabies-free country.

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In the event a dog, cat or ferret is imported without a Rabies Vaccination Certificate, what must a BSO do?

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A BSO must order the pet vaccinated and fill out a CFIA 5347 Requirement to Vaccinate Animal Against Rabies form.

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When filling out a CFIA 5347 Requirement to Vaccinate Animal Against Rabies form, when do you assign a date for?

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14 calendar days (2weeks) from the date of import. Or less if the duration of the stay is less than 14 days.

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Does the importation of pet birds from the US require an import permit or quarantine period?

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No, as long as the following conditions are met:
-Bird must be accompanied by owner or in possession of an immediate family member at time of importation
-BSO must ensure that birds appear healthy at time of importation
-Owner must sign CFIA 1533 Importer’s Declaration of Ownership

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What is the limitation on the number of pet birds allowed to be imported into Canada?

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Only one bird per household every 90 days

50
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Can personally-owned pet birds be imported from countries other than the US?

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Birds imported from countries other than the US are considered much higher risk and depends whether the country is considered free of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Always check AIRS and CITES for current import requirements

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What are the limits and requirements on the personal importation of pet food from the US?

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There is a limit of 20kg and the pet food must be of US origin and be commercially prepared and processed. It must be in original packaging with the label clearly indicating the list of ingredients.
The pet food and the animal that will eat it must be in the possession of the traveller at the time of entry from the US

52
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What 9 acts does the CBSA partner with the CFIA to administer and/or enforce?

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Health of Animals Act, Plant Protection Act, Agriculture and Agri-food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act, Fertilizers Act, Fish Inspection Act, Meat Inspection Act, Canada Agricultural Products Act, Feeds Act, Seeds Act

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