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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.
Jul 6, 2022 · (a) prior to being subject to an exemption referred to in subsection 174(1), was not sold in Canada in its current form; and (b) differs substantially from any other food sold in Canada with respect to its composition, function, condition or packaging form. 13 (1) Subsection 174(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
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).
- 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 following checklist is a self-assessment tool to help industry understand labelling requirements set out in the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Regulations. The checklist only covers core labelling requirements applicable to all foods.
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What small businesses need to do. Visit inspection.gc.ca/SafeFood and use the Toolkit for Food Businesses to nd out: • if you need a Safe Food for Canadians licence. • when the new requirements apply to you - some small businesses may have more time to meet certain requirements. Make sure you have the following before you apply for a licence:
