Groundnuts export requirements for Canada
The compliance checklist for exporting groundnuts from West Africa to Canada — 2 requirements across 1 category. Market risk: Medium.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026 · verify against official sources before shipment.
What you need for Canada
Destination Market Access
CFIA's import reference system (AIRS) approves these products from Ghana only when accompanied by the importer's Safe Food for Canadians licence, which must be obtained before the shipment reaches the border. The licence costs C$307.96 every two years and requires a preventive control plan; the importer must ensure the food was prepared under conditions similar to Canadian requirements.
Health Canada's List of Contaminants sets aflatoxin in nuts and nut products at 15 ppb of the nut meat portion. CFIA's AIRS entries for peanuts and peanut butter note a significant rate of aflatoxin non-compliance for peanuts of non-North American origin, so expect testing at the border.
Groundnuts → Canada questions
Do I need a aflatoxin test certificate (health canada maximum 15 ppb in nuts) to export groundnuts to Canada?
Yes — Aflatoxin test certificate (Health Canada maximum 15 ppb in nuts) is one of the required items for the Groundnuts → Canada lane. This page lists the full checklist, and you can check your own status free.
Is groundnuts to Canada covered by EUDR?
This lane is not primarily driven by EUDR; its requirements are mainly phytosanitary, food-safety and market-access documents. See the full list above.
How long does it take to become compliant for groundnuts → Canada?
Individual items range from a few days to a few weeks; the longest single item here is an estimated 0 days, so start well ahead of your shipment.
Score your Groundnuts → Canada readiness
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