Canada opened its market to Ukrainians The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection held successful negotiations with the Canadian side, which resulted in the approval of the program of fresh apple exports from Ukraine to Canada by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Ukrainian producers have received new opportunities to export to the Canadian market.

“In the face of full-scale Russian aggression, we pay special attention to supporting Ukraine’s economy and Ukrainian exporters. A strong economy and resilient businesses play a critical role in our country’s overall defense capability. That is why we, together with the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, continue to create new opportunities for Ukrainian producers, liberalize trade, and open doors to new foreign markets,” said Andriy Sybiga, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

“The demand for Ukrainian products is growing every year in the international trade arena. Today, Canada is opening its market for our apples. The State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, processes every request from businesses to open new markets. Not only some countries are considered, but the entire world map: America, the European Union, Africa, and East Asia,” emphasized Sergiy Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Currently, Canada has already updated import requirements for Ukraine in its Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) and approved the Program for the Export of Ukrainian Apples (Malus domestica) to Canada, which includes the following key aspects

• apple growers, packing companies and exporters must be registered with the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and included in the List of Exporters, Producers and Packers of Ukrainian Apples to Canada;
• orchard surveillance should be conducted under the control of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection to predict the spread of pests and provide recommendations for pest control;
• pest control measures should ensure that registered operators maintain a low prevalence or absence of pests regulated by Canada;
• businesses must use sorting equipment to remove ticks, insects, other pests and dirt, etc.

Each shipment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Additionally: The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working together to open new markets for Ukrainian exports by supporting producers and removing technical barriers to trade, as well as providing state guarantees for compliance with the requirements of partner countries.

Source: https://mfa.gov.ua/