Grade Inspection for Produce
Implemented
Food
Completed: Jan 15, 2019
Launch Date: No date set
Timeline
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Jun 15, 2018
Agreement Reached
Jul 20, 2018
Under Negotiation
Jan 15, 2019
Implemented
Today
Summary
There are different requirements for quality and grade inspections for certain fresh fruits and vegetables, depending on province of origin and destination. Apples, potatoes (for grade) and blueberries (phytosanitary) from some provinces must be inspected prior to interprovincial trade.
Description
Introduced via the 2018 RCT Work Plan. RCT Reconciliation Agreement dated June 15, 2018. The coming into force of the federal Safe Food for Canadians Act (Jan 15, 2019) and its regulations effectively eliminated the inspection requirements for apples, blueberries and potatoes.
Jurisdiction Status
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Complete | |
| Alberta | Complete | |
| British Columbia | Complete | |
| Manitoba | Complete | |
| New Brunswick | Complete | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Complete | |
| Northwest Territories | Complete | |
| Nova Scotia | Complete | |
| Nunavut | Complete | |
| Ontario | Complete | |
| Prince Edward Island | Complete | |
| Quebec | Complete | |
| Saskatchewan | Complete | |
| Yukon | Complete |
Agreement History
Agreement Reached
Jun 15, 2018
Under Negotiation
Jul 20, 2018
Implemented
Jan 15, 2019
Created: Sep 13, 2025
Updated: Sep 16, 2025