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== Overview ==
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<h1>Checking CFIA Inspection Status (Meat Shipments)</h1>
<p>How to track Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspection requirements directly within BorderConnect PARS and ACI.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-drumstick-bite"></i> Feature: Compliance</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-desktop"></i> Platform: PARS & ACI</span>
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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)]].
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If a shipment is selected:
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
<p>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)]].</p>


* The carrier is notified only after customs release 
<p>Traditionally, carriers had to check CFIA’s external ASSIST tool manually. <strong>BorderConnect PARS</strong> now integrates this data, displaying inspection decisions directly inside the platform and automatically notifying dispatchers and drivers.</p>
* 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.
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BorderConnect PARS now displays this status directly inside the platform and can automatically notify users and drivers.
<strong>The Workflow:</strong>
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1. CBSA releases the shipment.
2. BorderConnect queries CFIA.
3. Inspection status appears in BorderConnect (approx. 5-30 mins later).
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== How the CFIA Inspection Status Flow Works ==
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[[Image:CFIA Meat Shipment Status email notification.jpg|thumb|center|Example Email Notification]]
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! Step
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| CBSA releases shipment
| PARS receives release notification
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| CFIA processes status
| ASSIST tool updates inspection decision
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| BorderConnect updates
| Inspection status becomes visible
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| Notifications sent
| Dispatchers and drivers are alerted
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== Viewing CFIA Inspection Status in BorderConnect ==
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<h3>✅ Prerequisites</h3>
<p>For the inspection status to appear, the following conditions must be met:</p>
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* <strong>Subscription:</strong> You must have BorderConnect PARS enabled.
* <strong>Release Status:</strong> The shipment must be <strong>Released</strong> by CBSA first.
* <strong>Data Availability:</strong> CFIA must have published the decision to the ASSIST tool.
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<strong>Note:</strong> Inspection status is <strong>not</strong> available prior to customs release.
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[[Image:CFIA Meat Shipment Status email notification.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Example CFIA inspection status email notification]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Where to View Inspection Status</h2>


Highway carriers using [[PARS_Checking_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA_Shipments)|BorderConnect PARS]] can view inspection status directly within BorderConnect without visiting CFIA’s website.
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<h3>Locations in BorderConnect</h3>
<p>You don't need to visit the CFIA website. The status appears automatically in these locations:</p>


Status can be accessed from:
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* <strong>PARS Release View:</strong> Inside the detailed RNS release message.
* <strong>ACI eManifest Details:</strong> Next to the shipment on the manifest (great for checking full loads).
* <strong>ACI Shipment Details:</strong> Inside the specific shipment record.
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* PARS Shipment detailed release view 
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* [[ACI_eManifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA)|ACI eManifest]] Details Page 
<strong>What you will see:</strong>
* [[ACI_Shipment_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Details Page]]
* <strong>Inspection Required:</strong> Yes / No
* <strong>Facility:</strong> The designated inspection location (if required).
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[[File:CFIA Meat Shipment Status RNS Detailed View.jpg|thumb|center|Detailed Inspection View in PARS]]
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This is especially helpful when reviewing multiple meat shipments on a single manifest.
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<h3>Stay Informed Without Checking</h3>
<p>BorderConnect can push alerts to you and your drivers.</p>


== Prerequisites ==
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To use this feature:
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<h4>👩‍💻 For Dispatchers</h4>
<p>Enable <strong>RNS Auto Email</strong> options in your account settings to receive an email the moment the inspection status is retrieved.</p>
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* You must have BorderConnect PARS enabled 
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* The shipment must be released by CBSA 
<h4>🚚 For Drivers</h4>
* CFIA must have published the inspection status in ASSIST 
<p>Drivers linked to the shipment (via ACI eManifest or Driver Profile PARS sequences) can receive:</p>
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* <strong>Text Messages (SMS)</strong>
* <strong>Emails</strong>
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See: [[Creating_and_Maintaining_Driver_Profiles_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Driver Profile Guide]] to set up alerts.
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Inspection status is not available prior to customs release.
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== Where the Inspection Status Appears ==
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<h3>⚠️ Important Limitations</h3>
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<td><strong>Processing Delay</strong></td>
<td>Status typically appears <strong>5 to 30 minutes</strong> <em>after</em> the CBSA release.</td>
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<td><strong>System Downtime</strong></td>
<td>If CFIA's ASSIST tool is down, BorderConnect cannot retrieve the status.</td>
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<td><strong>Visibility Window</strong></td>
<td>Old shipments (older than 30 days) may no longer show status.</td>
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When a meat shipment is released by CBSA, additional CFIA details appear within the PARS release message.
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<h3>💡 Best Practices</h3>
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* <strong>Check After Release:</strong> Wait for the "Released" message, then give it 15 minutes before checking for inspection instructions.
* <strong>Use Manifest View:</strong> If you have a truck with 20 meat shipments, look at the <strong>ACI eManifest Details</strong> page to see all inspection statuses in one list.
* <strong>Plan Routing:</strong> Ensure drivers know the location of the inspection facility before they leave the border.
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[[File:CFIA Meat Shipment Status RNS Detailed View.jpg|800px|center]]
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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:
 
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! Recipient
! How They Receive It
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| Dispatchers & office users
| Email notifications via RNS auto email option
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| Drivers linked to shipment
| Email or text message (profile settings)
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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 ==
 
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! Limitation
! What It Means
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| CFIA ASSIST downtime
| Status may temporarily be unavailable
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| Processing delay
| 5 to 30 minutes after CBSA release is common
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| 30-day visibility window
| Older shipments no longer show status
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| External dependency
| CFIA changes may affect availability
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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 


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Revision as of 11:02, 5 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect PARS Software Guide

Checking CFIA Inspection Status (Meat Shipments)

How to track Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspection requirements directly within BorderConnect PARS and ACI.

Feature: Compliance Platform: PARS & ACI

Overview

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

Traditionally, carriers had to check CFIA’s external ASSIST tool manually. BorderConnect PARS now integrates this data, displaying inspection decisions directly inside the platform and automatically notifying dispatchers and drivers.

The Workflow:

1. CBSA releases the shipment. 2. BorderConnect queries CFIA. 3. Inspection status appears in BorderConnect (approx. 5-30 mins later).

Example Email Notification

✅ Prerequisites

For the inspection status to appear, the following conditions must be met:

  • Subscription: You must have BorderConnect PARS enabled.
  • Release Status: The shipment must be Released by CBSA first.
  • Data Availability: CFIA must have published the decision to the ASSIST tool.

Note: Inspection status is not available prior to customs release.

Where to View Inspection Status

Locations in BorderConnect

You don't need to visit the CFIA website. The status appears automatically in these locations:

  • PARS Release View: Inside the detailed RNS release message.
  • ACI eManifest Details: Next to the shipment on the manifest (great for checking full loads).
  • ACI Shipment Details: Inside the specific shipment record.

What you will see:

  • Inspection Required: Yes / No
  • Facility: The designated inspection location (if required).
Detailed Inspection View in PARS

Automatic Notifications

Stay Informed Without Checking

BorderConnect can push alerts to you and your drivers.

👩‍💻 For Dispatchers

Enable RNS Auto Email options in your account settings to receive an email the moment the inspection status is retrieved.

🚚 For Drivers

Drivers linked to the shipment (via ACI eManifest or Driver Profile PARS sequences) can receive:

  • Text Messages (SMS)
  • Emails

See: Driver Profile Guide to set up alerts.

⚠️ Important Limitations

Limitation Impact
Processing Delay Status typically appears 5 to 30 minutes after the CBSA release.
System Downtime If CFIA's ASSIST tool is down, BorderConnect cannot retrieve the status.
Visibility Window Old shipments (older than 30 days) may no longer show status.

💡 Best Practices

  • Check After Release: Wait for the "Released" message, then give it 15 minutes before checking for inspection instructions.
  • Use Manifest View: If you have a truck with 20 meat shipments, look at the ACI eManifest Details page to see all inspection statuses in one list.
  • Plan Routing: Ensure drivers know the location of the inspection facility before they leave the border.
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