"The European Union has agreed to end its sampling and testing protocol for flax from Canada as of May 1, 2026, marking the end of a non-tariff trade barrier that has been in place since 2009."
"According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission has maintained a dataset of test results from shipments destined for the EU since 2013, and has not received a Triffid-positive laboratory result in 13 years."
"Increasing trade with our European partners means more opportunities for Canadian farmers and processors to grow their businesses, create good jobs, and build up our economy."
"In 2025, Canadian farmers seeded approximately 620 thousand acres of flax, producing over 454,000 metric tonnes. Of the $229.7 million worth of flax exported globally last year, $73.6 million was destined for the EU."
The European Union will end its sampling and testing protocol for Canadian flax on May 1, 2026, eliminating a non-tariff trade barrier established in 2009. This protocol was initiated after unauthorized genetically-modified flax was found in a shipment. Since 2013, the Canadian Grain Commission has not reported any positive results for the genetically-modified variety. The Canadian government requested the protocol's removal in 2024, leading to this decision. The change is expected to enhance trade opportunities for Canadian farmers and processors.
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