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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.
By consolidating 14 sets of existing food regulations into a single set of regulations, the SFCR. improves consistency of rules across all types of foods, and between food businesses. reduces administrative burden, and. enables food businesses to be innovative through outcome-based provisions.
Jul 6, 2022 · Sale of prepackaged food after expiration date. 216.1 (1) It is prohibited for a person to sell a prepackaged food after the expiration date that is required to be shown on the prepackaged food’s label under Divisions 24 and 25 of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations. Prohibition — unpackaged food or used as ingredient
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Health Canada establishes standards for the safety and nutritional quality of all food sold in Canada. The department exercises this mandate under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and pursues its regulatory mandate under the Food and Drug Regulations.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency enforces all health and safety standards under the Food and Drug Regulations. The agency also administers non-health and safety-related regulations concerning food packaging, labelling and advertising.
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For more information about the safety and nutritional quality of foods, contact the Food Directorate at food-aliment@hc-sc.gc.ca.
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There are several federal laws and regulations related to food safety that you will need to know and follow. They are governed by Health Canada, who: establishes policies and standards governing the safety and nutritional quality of all food sold in Canada; carries out food-borne disease surveillance for early detection and warning
Food in Canada must comply with various regulations to ensure health and safety. Legislation for food in Canada includes the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), Safe Food for Canadians Act, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, and more, depending on the nature of the food.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency enforces the food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada. Note that additional standards and guidelines may apply to your particular food, including standards and guidelines set by your province or territory, and municipality.
