The Ontario Produce Marketing Association is aware of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) decision to discontinue the Destination Inspection Service (DIS) as part of the federal government’s budgetary measures.
As Rebecca Harris, OPMA president, reports, “We recognize that DIS plays a critical role across the fresh produce supply chain - supporting fair transactions, market stability, and confidence for both domestic and international trade. The potential loss of this service raises serious concerns for importers, exporters, growers, shippers, and receivers alike, including increased market uncertainty, pricing risk, and potential impacts on supply reliability.”
While no immediate changes are being implemented, the eventual loss of DIS could:
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