The Pre-market Application Submissions Office (PASO) delivers and coordinates the services and activities related to reviewing and processing applications for products requiring a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) pre-market approval. PASO is the first point of contact for questions regarding the status of a previously submitted application, or administrative guidance to complete a new application package for any of the following:

• Fertilizers and supplements
• Plant Breeders’ Rights
• Plants with novel traits
• Livestock feeds
• Crop varieties subject to registration
• Veterinary biologic