2. Signs you are Ready for Export
1. Your processing capacity has
increased substantially
2. You have the time and resources to
develop an export marketing plan
3. You are getting sales inquiries from
abroad
4. Employees and partners are
encouraging you to consider exporting
3. What you Need to Export
• Compliant food commodity product
• Preventive food safety control measures in place
• Traceability procedures for your food product
• A valid CFIA export licence or registration, if
applicable
• Documentation of all relevant export information
To export you generally need:
For more explicit requirements for exporting a food
product, contact the CFIA
4. Resources for Exporting
Export Development Canada has information, support,
programs, and grants for exporting.
Some EDC resources:
• 3 Key Principles for Exporting
• Understanding the Canadian
Export Reporting System
• Guide to Global Financial Markets
• Trade Insights: EDC blog that’s
spans topics from early stages of
exporting to global trade trends