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===Background===
== Overview ==


All shipments of meat coming into Canada from the U.S. are subject to the possibility of a random inspection by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). If a meat shipment is selected for inspection, the carrier is notified only after the shipment has already arrived in Canada and cleared customs. If selected, the carrier must report to a facility specified by CFIA and for the meat to be inspected before the shipment can be delivered to the consignee in Canada.
All meat shipments entering Canada from the United States are subject to possible inspection by the [[Canadian_Food_Inspection_Agency|Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)]].


==Checking on the inspection status of meat shipments using BorderConnect==
If a shipment is selected:


[[Image:CFIA Meat Shipment Status email notification.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Example of email notification of CFIA inspection status]]Highway carriers transporting meat shipments from the U.S. to Canada typically verify the inspection status of their meat shipments using the [http://asisst-orasi.inspection.gc.ca/ASISST-ORASI/english/common/ASISST-eng.aspx ASSIST Tool] on CFIA's website. For users of [[PARS_Checking_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA_Shipments)|BorderConnect PARS]] though, the inspection status is available directly inside [https://www.borderconnect.com/ BorderConnect], and can even be automatically sent to dispatchers and drivers.</onlyinclude><ref>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/imports/commercial-importers/asisst/eng/1376414554482/1376414624555
* The carrier is notified only after customs release 
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* The shipment must report to a CFIA-designated inspection facility 
* Inspection must be completed before final delivery 


===Prerequisities===
Traditionally, carriers verify inspection status through CFIA’s external ASSIST tool. 
BorderConnect PARS now displays this status directly inside the platform and can automatically notify users and drivers.


*You must be set up with [[PARS_Checking_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA_Shipments)|BorderConnect PARS]] in order to make use of this feature.
== How the CFIA Inspection Status Flow Works ==


*Inspection status will not be available until the meat shipment in question has arrived in Canada and been released by CBSA.
{| class="wikitable"
! Step
! What Happens
|-
| CBSA releases shipment
| PARS receives release notification
|-
| CFIA processes status
| ASSIST tool updates inspection decision
|-
| BorderConnect updates
| Inspection status becomes visible
|-
| Notifications sent
| Dispatchers and drivers are alerted
|}


===Details===
== Viewing CFIA Inspection Status in BorderConnect ==


*When a meat shipment is released by CBSA, the "Released" notification for the PARS will show additional information when viewed in detail under PARS Shipments. The listing will show whether a CFIA inspection is required, and where the inspection is to take place.
[[Image:CFIA Meat Shipment Status email notification.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Example CFIA inspection status email notification]]


[[File:CFIA Meat Shipment Status RNS Detailed View.jpg|800px]]
Highway carriers using [[PARS_Checking_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA_Shipments)|BorderConnect PARS]] can view inspection status directly within BorderConnect without visiting CFIA’s website.


*Users of BorderConnect's [[ACI_eManifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA)|ACI eManifest]] software can also see the inspection status under the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]] or [[ACI_Shipment_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Details Page]], provided they have prepared a manifest for the meat shipment. Using the eManifest Details Page to view the inspection status can be particularly convenient when the manifest has multiple PARS that need to have their status checked, as it will list all inspection statuses on one page.
Status can be accessed from:


*Any users or drivers set up to receive notifications for the PARS in question will receive a separate notification for the CFIA inspection status. i.e. Users who are set up to receive email notifications for all PARS on the account via the "Receive RNS Status Auto Email Messages" option will receive an email regarding the CFIA inspection status of the shipment. Drivers that are associated with the PARS either due to being listed on the same ACI eManifest or via PARS Sequence being entered on their [[Creating_and_Maintaining_Driver_Profiles_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Profiles]] will receive an email or text notification of the inspection status if the notification options are set in their profile.
* PARS Shipment detailed release view 
* [[ACI_eManifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA)|ACI eManifest]] Details Page 
* [[ACI_Shipment_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Details Page]]


===Limitations===
This is especially helpful when reviewing multiple meat shipments on a single manifest.


*As this feature is powered entirely by the CFIA's ASSIST tool, it will not be able to function if ASSIST itself is experiencing downtime, or if the status is for some other reason not available in ASSIST. Likewise it is possible that future changes made by CFIA to the procedure or to ASSIST could disable or invalidate our interaction with it.
<ref>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/imports/commercial-importers/asisst/eng/1376414554482/1376414624555</ref>


*There is usually a delay of anywhere from 5 minutes to a half hour between when CBSA releases a shipment and CFIA displays the inspection status in ASSIST. During this period the inspection status will also be unavailable in BorderConnect.
== Prerequisites ==


*ASSIST will only display the inspection status for shipments which entered Canada less than 30 days ago. After 30 days the status becomes unavailable. As such, the inspection status will also cease to become viewable in BorderConnect for shipments older than 30 days. BorderConnect does not store the inspection status or otherwise make it available past the period where it is available via CFIA.
To use this feature:
 
* You must have BorderConnect PARS enabled 
* The shipment must be released by CBSA 
* CFIA must have published the inspection status in ASSIST 
 
Inspection status is not available prior to customs release.
 
== Where the Inspection Status Appears ==
 
When a meat shipment is released by CBSA, additional CFIA details appear within the PARS release message.
 
[[File:CFIA Meat Shipment Status RNS Detailed View.jpg|800px|center]]
 
Information includes:
 
* Whether inspection is required 
* The designated CFIA inspection facility 
 
If using ACI eManifest, inspection status is also visible alongside each shipment for faster multi-shipment review.
 
== Automatic CFIA Status Notifications ==
 
BorderConnect can automatically notify:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Recipient
! How They Receive It
|-
| Dispatchers & office users
| Email notifications via RNS auto email option
|-
| Drivers linked to shipment
| Email or text message (profile settings)
|}
 
Drivers are linked through:
 
* ACI eManifest association 
* PARS Sequence entry in driver profiles 
 
See: [[Creating_and_Maintaining_Driver_Profiles_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Driver Profile Guide]]
 
== Important Limitations ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Limitation
! What It Means
|-
| CFIA ASSIST downtime
| Status may temporarily be unavailable
|-
| Processing delay
| 5 to 30 minutes after CBSA release is common
|-
| 30-day visibility window
| Older shipments no longer show status
|-
| External dependency
| CFIA changes may affect availability
|}
 
BorderConnect displays inspection status only while it remains available through CFIA ASSIST.
 
== Best Practices ==
 
* Check status shortly after CBSA release 
* Enable notifications for real-time updates 
* Use eManifest view when managing multiple meat shipments 
* Plan routing based on inspection location when required 
 
== References ==


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Latest revision as of 10:37, 28 January 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect PARS Software Guide

Overview

All meat shipments entering Canada from the United States are subject to possible inspection by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

If a shipment is selected:

  • The carrier is notified only after customs release
  • The shipment must report to a CFIA-designated inspection facility
  • Inspection must be completed before final delivery

Traditionally, carriers verify inspection status through CFIA’s external ASSIST tool. BorderConnect PARS now displays this status directly inside the platform and can automatically notify users and drivers.

How the CFIA Inspection Status Flow Works

Step What Happens
CBSA releases shipment PARS receives release notification
CFIA processes status ASSIST tool updates inspection decision
BorderConnect updates Inspection status becomes visible
Notifications sent Dispatchers and drivers are alerted

Viewing CFIA Inspection Status in BorderConnect

Example CFIA inspection status email notification

Highway carriers using BorderConnect PARS can view inspection status directly within BorderConnect without visiting CFIA’s website.

Status can be accessed from:

This is especially helpful when reviewing multiple meat shipments on a single manifest.

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Prerequisites

To use this feature:

  • You must have BorderConnect PARS enabled
  • The shipment must be released by CBSA
  • CFIA must have published the inspection status in ASSIST

Inspection status is not available prior to customs release.

Where the Inspection Status Appears

When a meat shipment is released by CBSA, additional CFIA details appear within the PARS release message.

Information includes:

  • Whether inspection is required
  • The designated CFIA inspection facility

If using ACI eManifest, inspection status is also visible alongside each shipment for faster multi-shipment review.

Automatic CFIA Status Notifications

BorderConnect can automatically notify:

Recipient How They Receive It
Dispatchers & office users Email notifications via RNS auto email option
Drivers linked to shipment Email or text message (profile settings)

Drivers are linked through:

  • ACI eManifest association
  • PARS Sequence entry in driver profiles

See: Driver Profile Guide

Important Limitations

Limitation What It Means
CFIA ASSIST downtime Status may temporarily be unavailable
Processing delay 5 to 30 minutes after CBSA release is common
30-day visibility window Older shipments no longer show status
External dependency CFIA changes may affect availability

BorderConnect displays inspection status only while it remains available through CFIA ASSIST.

Best Practices

  • Check status shortly after CBSA release
  • Enable notifications for real-time updates
  • Use eManifest view when managing multiple meat shipments
  • Plan routing based on inspection location when required

References

  1. ↑ http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/imports/commercial-importers/asisst/eng/1376414554482/1376414624555
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