Is shipping non-perishable food items allowed?

[cicuser]

Hi members,

Has anyone shipped non perishable food items along with their belongings as part of their move to Canada from US?
Can we ship unopened, non-perishable, dry food items such as pasta boxes, flour, crackers, lentils, spices, rice, etc. How about self-sealed stuff (putting it in zip-lock bags and labeling/taping it off?
I know anything that can spill and seeds are typically not permitted so I am not planning to take any of those items.
I have heard mixed answers for this question. Any clarity would help.

Thanks

 

[scylla]

Hi members,

Has anyone shipped non perishable food items along with their belongings as part of their move to Canada from US?
Can we ship unopened, non-perishable, dry food items such as pasta boxes, flour, crackers, lentils, spices, rice, etc. How about self-sealed stuff (putting it in zip-lock bags and labeling/taping it off?
I know anything that can spill and seeds are typically not permitted so I am not planning to take any of those items.
I have heard mixed answers for this question. Any clarity would help.

Thanks

If you are going to ship anything, it should be in original packages / containers. Do not send anything self-sealed. There are restrictions on what food can be brough into Canada. You can find this information here:

https://www.inspection.gc.ca/food-safety-for-industry/information-for-consumers/travellers/eng/1389630031549/1389630282362

 

[cicuser]

If you are going to ship anything, it should be in original packages / containers. Do not send anything self-sealed. There are restrictions on what food can be brough into Canada. You can find this information here:

https://www.inspection.gc.ca/food-safety-for-industry/information-for-consumers/travellers/eng/1389630031549/1389630282362

Thank you for this link. It is very helpful.