Dec 2, 2025 As announced in the recent news release, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is expanding the use of My CFIA and the Digital Service Delivery Platform (DSDP) to request and issue electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhytos) for commodities exported to Mexico.
Currently, ePhyto functionality is available for:
- All plants and plant products exported to the United States
- Grains and field crops exported to Mexico
Starting January 19, 2026, My CFIA users with a validated party profile can apply for an ePhyto for all other commodities to Mexico, including apples originating from Western Canada and lumber.
What This Means for Exporters
To help you prepare for this transition, CFIA will host My CFIA demo sessions to guide you through:
- What is an ePhyto and its benefits
- Creating your My CFIA party profile
- How to request your first ePhyto through My CFIA
Please click here to register for the session:
English only session January 6, 2026, at 11:00 EST
French only session January 8, 2026, at 12:30 EST
This initiative is part of CFIA’s commitment to modernize services and support Canada’s trade by streamlining export certification processes.
If you have questions, or to confirm your participation please contact: CFIA.ECODCT-ECLOCE.ACIA@inspection.gc.ca
👉 My CFIA account
Benefits of My CFIA to include:
- Apply securely online, anytime, from anywhere
- Track application status and receive CFIA-issued documents digitally
- Pay fees online and access records
- Improved data to support trade
Need Help?
- My CFIA enrolment or technical issues
- Please visit My CFIA – User Guidance or call 1-800-442-2342.
- Accounting or invoicing
- Refer to the CFIA Fees Notice or contact the National Centre for Accounts Receivable at 1-888-677-2342.
- Application submission
- Email NEESSO at CFIA.ECODCT-ECLOCE.ACIA@inspection.gc.ca
Your local office remains your primary contact for Phytosanitary and Inspection related questions.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
