Other government departments and agencies: Reference list for exporters
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To help ensure that prohibited and controlled goods are not illegally exported from Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency assists other federal government departments and agencies by administering and enforcing legislation and regulations on their behalf. Inquiries about these exporting regulations should be directed to the relevant department or agency. Below is a list of some of the most commonly exported commodities that may require permits and/or certificates from other federal government departments and agencies.
| Commodities/area of responsibility | Government Department/Agency | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| Certain items that cannot be exported by mail, e.g. perfumes, liquids, perishables, alcohol and tobacco. | Canada Post | 1-866-607-6301 |
| Food, plants, animals and related products | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 1-800-442-2342 |
| Food labelling | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 1-800-442-2342 |
| Wood packaging | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 1-800-442-2342 |
| Fish and seafood | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 613-993-0999 |
| Goods on the Canadian Cultural Property Export Control List | Canadian Heritage | 1-866-811-0055 |
| Nuclear material, equipment and technology | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | 1-800-668-5284 |
| Nuclear-related, dual-use material, equipment and technology | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | 1-800-668-5284 |
| Radiation emitting devices | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | 1-800-668-5284 |
| Endangered animals and plants | Environment and Climate Change Canada | 1-800-668-6767 |
| Hazardous recyclable material | Environment and Climate Change Canada | 1-800-668-6767 |
| Hazardous waste | Environment and Climate Change Canada | 1-800-668-6767 |
| Ozone-depleting substances | Environment and Climate Change Canada | 1-800-668-6767 |
| Goods exported to countries on the Area Control List and/or subject to United Nations sanctions | Global Affairs Canada | 613-996-2387 |
| Goods on the Export Control List | Global Affairs Canada | 613-996-2387 |
| Firearms, military weapons | Global Affairs Canada | 613-996-2387 |
| Controlled substances | Health Canada | 1-866-225-0709 |
| Controlled or restricted drugs | Health Canada | 1-866-225-0709 |
| Narcotics | Health Canada | 1-866-225-0709 |
| Precursor chemicals | Health Canada | 1-866-225-0709 |
| Intellectual Property Rights | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1-800-328-6189 |
| NRCan General Inquiries | Natural Resources Canada | 343-292-6096 |
| Explosives including fireworks and ammunition | Natural Resources Canada | 613-948-5200 |
| Diamonds only (Kimberley Process Office) | Natural Resources Canada | 1-866-539-0766 |
| Bodies and body parts | Public Health Agency of Canada | 613-948-7988 Emergency Number: 1-800-545-7661 |
| Human pathogens | Public Health Agency of Canada | 613-957-1779 Emergency Number: 1-800-545-7661 |
| Transportation of dangerous goods | Transport Canada | 1-866-995-9737 |
For more information, within Canada call the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999. From outside Canada call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply. Agents are available Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:00 local time, except holidays). TTY is also available within Canada: 1-866-335-3237.
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