Western Red Cedar (Thuja) – Canadian Debark Grub Hole Control Program

CFIA Directive D-07-02

• This CFIA directive is a phytosanitary requirement for untreated Western Red Cedar products exporting to countries within the European Union.
• Cedar exported under this program must be free of bark and holes produced by Monochamus Beetles.
• As a third party industry inspector, CMSA will work with participating members to support their facility as they meet requirements of the program by performing monthly audits.
• Audits include document reviews and lumber inspections.
• CMSA will work quickly to train new facilities who wish to register in the program.