Canadian businesses that export lobster to China have run into another border roadblock. On Friday, Chinese importers started demanding a signed declaration that Canadian live and processed lobster is free of COVID-19 before it can enter China. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Friday it is communicating with the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China to provide the requested assurances with respect to Canadian exports. "We encourage the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to engage Chinese officials to find a science-based resolution to this matter as soon as possible." She said the province is in contact with Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to understand and implement the requirements.

Source: CBC News June 19, 2020 19:13 UTC