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End of the Compliance Promotion Period for Humane Transport
January 17, 2022
The amendments to Part XII of the HAR, the Transport of Animals, were published in February 2019, and came into force in February 2020.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recognized that the feed, water and rest (FWR) maximum prescribed intervals outlined within the amended regulations required significant adjustments by some industry sectors. As a result, an additional 2-year compliance promotion period, focusing on education and awareness, was provided to allow industry further time to implement any adjustments, to identify issues, and work on solutions. The temporary 2-year compliance promotion period that was provided for the prescribed FWR interval provisions will end as planned on February 20, 2022.
After February 20, 2022, the CFIA will continue to use its discretionary power to enforce all humane transport requirements, and to prevent and act on animal welfare situations.
For further details on this, please refer to the following guidance document, Health of Animals Regulations Part XII: Transport of Animals Operational Compliance and Enforcement Approach.