“New amendments to the Agriculture and Agri-Food
Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations allow persons designated by
the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to issue notices of violation to
those who do not comply with mandatory federal pig identification and movement
tracking requirements,” the CFIA says on its website.
“These amendments mean that violations may not only be
handled with a letter of non-compliance or prosecution, but also with notices of
violation with or without monetary penalties.
“In addition, the regulations have also been amended
to stipulate that anyone receiving animals not bearing an approved tag is no
longer subject to monetary penalties.
“These amendments are published in Canada Gazette, Part II and came into force on
August 2, 2016.
“All pig and wild boar farmers, custodians of pigs
(including operators of auction markets, transporters, and breeders) and pet
owners are reminded to properly identify, keep records and report the movement
of these animals under their care or control.”
"The CFIA is responsible for enforcing traceability
requirements in Canada. Anyone who fails to meet these requirements could be
subject to enforcement action.
The CFIA will consider compliance history, the
seriousness of a violation and factors that are outside the control of
regulated parties when deciding which enforcement action to take."
