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- The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are now in force. While some requirements have to be met immediately, other requirements will be introduced in 2020 and 2021 based on food commodity, type of activity and business size.
inspection.canada.ca/en/inspect-and-protect/food-safety/small-businessesNew Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and small businesses
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On January 15 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) will come into effect. • Certain requirements for some foods or businesses will not apply on this date. Learn more about timelines. • If there are inconsistencies between the information found here and a related regulatory
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The main thing for consumers to keep in mind is that the best before date is about food quality, not food safety. The best before date will tell you that unopened food products should keep their freshness, their taste, their nutritional value and other qualities until that specified date.
- Health Canada's Role
- Canada's Food and Drugs Act and Regulations
- Information on the Regulatory Process
- Canadian Food Inspections Agency's Role
- For more information
- Food and Drug Act Liaison Office
Health Canada is responsible for establishing standards for the safety and nutritional quality of all foods sold in Canada. The department exercises this mandate under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and pursue its regulatory mandate under the Food and Drug Regulations.
The full text of the Food and Drugs Act and the full text of the Food and Drug Regulations are available on the Department of Justice Web site.
For information on the regulatory process please visit the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Web site.
All health and safety standards under the Food and Drug Regulations are enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Agency is also responsible for the administration of non-health and safety regulations concerning food packaging, labelling and advertising.
For more information about the safety and nutritional quality of foods, contact the Food Directorate or email at food-aliment@hc-sc.gc.ca.
For general information about Health Canada's programs and services, contact Info@hc-sc.gc.ca and your message will be directed to the appropriate area.
If you need help and don't know who to consult at Health Canada contact the Food and Drug Act Liaison Office.
Oct 27, 2023 · Canada’s Food and Drugs Regulations (FDR) require pre-packaged products that have a shelf life of 90 days or less (think milk, eggs, bread, etc.) to include either: The “Packaged on” date and “durable life” (number of days or best before date) on the package or poster next to the food, or; The Best Before date and storage instructions ...
For information on when you need to comply with licensing requirements, refer to the SFCR Timelines web page. Dates vary by food and activity so it is important to review the appropriate timetable for your sector.
Feb 20, 2019 · The regulations include key new requirements related to licensing, traceability, and preventive controls, which apply to businesses that import food into Canada or prepare food in Canada for export markets or to be sent across Canadian provincial or territorial boundaries.
Oct 15, 2019 · In order to conduct food business in Canada, CFIA will have to authorize persons to conduct certain activities through licensing; identify food businesses, collect information about the activities of food businesses; and take responsive action when noncompliant activities are found.
