CCOFTA Verification of Origin Regulations (SOR/2013-217)

6 (1) It is prohibited for an officer to conduct a verification visit until the following conditions are satisfied:

• (a) an officer sends a written notice of the intention to conduct the visit to

  • (i) the person whose premises are to be the subject of the visit,

  • (ii) the competent authority, and

  • (iii) if requested by Colombia, the Embassy of Colombia located in Canada; and

• (b) the person whose premises are to be the subject of the visit consents in writing to the visit.

(2) The written notice of the verification visit must specify

• (a) the identity of the customs administration on behalf of which the notice is sent;

• (b) the name and title of the officer who will conduct the visit;

• (c) the name of the person whose premises are the subject of the visit;

• (d) the date and the place of the visit;

• (e) the object and scope of the visit, including a description of the goods or materials that are the subject of the verification of origin; and

• (f) the legal authority for the visit.