1.1 Prohibited

Unless specified within the commodity list below, the Department is not aware of any prohibited inedible non-prescribed goods^*, including inedible apiculture products for this market.

1.2 Conditions

Compliance with relevant Australian domestic requirements. Unless specified within the commodity list below, non-prescribed inedible goods^* usually do not require a certificate. However, EX188B certification (manual only) has been used in the past for inedible tallow and sheepskin products to enter Canada.

^* Importing country requirements for some non-prescribed goods that contain meat, fish, dairy or egg products and animal by-products are covered on the relevant meat, dairy, fish or eggs sections of Micor. You should check for importing country requirements there.

2.1 Import permit​

The specific import requirements for importing inedible apiculture products (bee pollen for honeybee use and beeswax) into Canada can be found in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).

An import permit for importation of bee pollen for honeybee use and beeswax for other end uses is required. This is usually obtained by the importer. Information on these requirements can be found on the Animal Health Bee Products website.

Exporters are encouraged to confirm the importing conditions through their importer, or if needed the government authority of Canada.

2.2 Listing and audit

2.3 Prohibited products

The Department is not aware of any prohibited inedible apiculture products for export to Canada.

3.1 Government certification

Bee pollen for honeybee use

For importation of bee pollen for honeybee use into Canada export certification issued by an official veterinarian of the exporting country is required.

The certificate must state the following:

• The pollen in this shipment contains no live honeybees or bee brood, and
• The pollen in this shipment has been treated by means of irradiation (minimum 10 kGray).
  

The Department is able to issue an EX188B (manual only) to export bee pollen for honeybee use to Canada if the product is acceptable for sale in Australia.

3.2 Supporting documents and exporter declarations

The Department is not aware of any supporting document or exporter declaration requirements. Exporters are encouraged to confirm this with their importer or, if needed, the government authority of Canada.

​Bee pollen for honeybee use

Bee pollen for honeybee use is required to be treated by means of irradiation (minimum 10 kGray).

Beeswax

Beeswax may be imported into Canada as per the conditions on the import permit and only between 1 October and 31 March each year.

All wax shipments are to be frozen and shipped in refrigerated transports set to -20°C.

Shipments are subject to inspection for the small hive beetle at the first point of entry by an inspector of the CFIA.​

​​The Department is not aware of any exemptions being granted by Canada. Exporters are encouraged to confirm if any exemptions apply by contacting their importer, or if needed the government authority of Canada.​