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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.
- 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.
The Food Regulatory Innovation Agenda consists of three pillars of activity that will help modernize our food regulations. It aims to: address issues that affect innovation and growth in the food sector; improve our ability to anticipate and respond to regulatory needs; On this page. Why we’re updating Canada’s food regulations; Our agenda ...
If your business is new to federal food regulations, the information provided in this toolkit will help you understand the requirements of the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
This guide will help you understand the requirements and benefits of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and what your company needs to do to comply with them.
The new regulations require food businesses that import, or prepare food for export or to be sent across provincial or territorial boundaries to have licences, as well as preventive control plans that outline potential risks to food safety and steps to control them.
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If your business deals with products for human consumption, you may have new regulatory requirements! New Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into effect on January 15, 2019, including licencing, traceability, Preventive Controls, and Preventive Control Plans. Here’s how to make sure your business is prepared.
