The Canadian Food Inspection Service has announced it can now issue an electronic version of its hytosanitary export certificates.
The certificates declare plants or plant products have been inspected and are free from pests.
Canada and Mexico will explore expanding the tool to other agriculture and agri-food products.
The move comes as part of the Canada-Mexico Action Plan announced in September.
Many countries rely on paper phytosanitary certificates, but these have major drawbacks, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
