Dear Members,
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advised industry in the attached notice that the high-risk period for Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (FSMC, formerly Asian Gypsy Moth) introduction via ships entering Canadian ports ended on September 15, 2025.
From September 16, 2025 until March 1, 2026 (for Western Canada) and until March 14, 2026 (for Eastern Canada), all high-risk ships will be permitted to enter Eastern Canadian ports without certification for FSMC. Please note that the attached CFIA notice pertains to vessels calling Eastern Canada, however the same end date (September 15, 2025) applies to the Western Canada as well.
Additional details of Canada’s FSMC certification policy can be found in the attachment and at the following link. For any questions, please contact the undersigned.
Best regards,
Nathan Phillips
Operations Analyst