LSD Situation – France – Gradual Resumption of Raw Milk Imports

 

Since March 6, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has lifted some restrictions related to Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). It is now possible to import, under certain conditions, raw milk cheeses from France.

 

For products that are still subject to restrictions, here is a reminder of the alternatives:

 

DNC RESTRICTION   SUGGESTIONS (LINK)
Camembert Médaillon

⇒

Camembert au lait de Normandie
Reblochon

⇒

Fleur des Alpes
Tartiflette

St-Félicien

St-Marcellin

⇒

Saint-Just
Flocon de Savoie
Côte d'Or
Abondance ⇒ Bergkäse
Brie de Meaux AOP Courtenay ⇒ Brie Lancelot
Normanville
Brie Rouzaire
St-Nectaire AOP affiné Les Rousses

⇒

St-Nectaire AOP Légende
Tomme à l'ail des ours

⇒

Raclette carrée à l'ail des ours
Bleu d'Auvergne AOP Les Rousses

⇒

Bleu d'Auvergne AOP Légende
Grand Paccard

⇒

Vacherin
Emmental de Savoie IGP

⇒

Emmental Français Lis d'Or
Bregenz Emmentaler
Fourme d'Ambert AOP Les Rousses

⇒

Fourme d'Ambert AOP Légende
Raclette Haut Livradois thermisé

⇒

Raclette de Savoie IGP Savoyarde
Raclette de Savoie IGP Haute Montagne
Tomme de Savoie IGP Pochat

⇒

Tomme du Châtelard
Tomme de Savoie IGP
Quéton d'Isigny

⇒

Brie Lancelot Bio
Normanville

 

 

For further details on Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) :

https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/status-disease/lumpy-skin-disease-countries-free

 

For further details on import restrictions due to LSD :

https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/status-disease/lumpy-skin-disease-countries-free/notice-industry-2025-12-18

 

 

First choice on the TV show L'épicerie !!

The L’épicerie team analyzed a dozen cheese fondues to find out which ones are the most interesting

 

Fondue aux 3 Comtés

 

 

Our FONDUE JURAFLORE AUX 3 COMTÉS

The best according to the panel !!

  • for the complexity of flavors

  • the texture

  • the colour

  • the simplicity of the ingredients

 

Watch the video : 

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/l-epicerie/site/segments/reportage/2272907/analyse-meilleure-fondue-fromage-prix

Episode of Wednesday, January 14, 2026