Canada: Montreal Industrial Action - Regulatory Requirements for Saint John, NB

The CP Rail route to and from Saint John, NB travels through the United States. As a result, there are currently some regulatory filings to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will be necessary for specific commodities.

It is the responsibility of the cargo owner to make this filing. As it is understood that this was not a requirement for cargo through the Port of Montreal, CP Rail can assist in this matter.

If you require assistance for filing, you can reach out to CP Rail directly for support. Please contact: [email protected]

CP is engaged with FedEx on this process and can conduct your filing, or assist in connecting you through this avenue.

The follow information is required for FDA filing. If the filing for your relevant shipments is not made, the cargo will not be allowed to transit on the rail to/from Saint John NB, and any costs / storage / fines will be for the merchants account:

FDA REQUIREMENTS:

• Country from which product is being shipped
• FDA product code -b. FDA product code
  https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ora/pcb/index.cfm?action=main.pcb
• Lot, code number or other identifier ( if food product this is required)
• Common product name or market name
• Estimated quantity
  
• Base unit
• Package unit
• Country of Production
• Food Facility Registration number
  
• $ Value of load
  
• Manufacturer name and street addressed with city, province, country, postal code
• Shipper name, street address, city, province, country, postal code
• Owner name, street address, city, province, country, postal code