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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.
This document provides a high-level overview of how products under the Food and Drugs Act are classified. The page provides links and resources to direct users to related webpages.
The Food Directorate is the federal health authority responsible for assessing health risks and benefits, setting standards, policies and regulations, and providing advice and information regarding the safety and nutritional quality of food.
Health Canada is responsible for setting standards and providing advice and information on the safety and nutritional value of food. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency enforces the food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada.
The Food and Drug Regulations, under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act, regulate food, drugs, and cosmetic products to help protect the health and safety of Canadians. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions related to food.
The Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) and its regulations serve as a basis for the classification of drugs, devices, food, and cosmetics.
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B.01.403 - Foods for Infants Six Months of Age or Older but Less Than One Year of Age. B.01.404 - Food for Use in Manufacturing Other Foods. B.01.405 - Foods for Enterprise or Institution. B.01.406 - Basis of Information. B.01.450 - Presentation of Nutrition Facts Table.
