Safeguards Canada's food supply and its plant and animal resource base * enforces standards established by Health Canada * verifies industry compliance with federal laws, including registration and inspection of abattoirs and food processing plants * inspects and assesses imports of animals, animal products, aquatic animals (includes finfish, molluscs and crustaceans) and their products, plants, plant products and soil * monitors humane transportation and slaughter of livestock * enforces fair packaging and labelling laws * coordinates food recalls * certifies food, plant and animal exports * regulates products derived through bio-technology

Will identify insects if taken or mailed in to this office. Inspects green plants, mainly for import or exporting. Responsible for the import and export regulation of meat hygiene, processed foods, seeds, fertilizers, feeds, animal health and plant protection.

Inspection and administration of imports and exports of all animals. Investigate foreign and reportable animal diseases including those of aquatic animals (includes finfish, molluscs and crustaceans).