Canada Food Regulations

Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

08

May

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UncategorizedCanada Food Regulations, food safety, foreign suppliers, HACCP, Importing to Canada, IPCP, Recalls, regulations, Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence), Traceability Program

Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

Canadian food businesses that import, export, manufacture and store food are subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Regulations (SFCR). In order to obtain a Safe Food for Canadians importing license, the importer must have the following documented and implemented programs: Traceability Recall Customer Complaints Preventive Control…

HACCP and Foreign Suppliers – What you should look for under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

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May

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HACCP and Foreign Suppliers – What you should look for under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations requires that imported foods are subject to the same level of hazard analysis and preventive food safety controls as food that is produced in Canada. Supplier assurances ensure HACCP aspects are in place and the food will be safe to import into the Canadian…

SNI 2023 Wrapped: A Year of Growth and Milestones

21

Dec

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Uncategorized2024, Canada Food Regulations, Canada Regulatory Compliance, Clinical trials, food photography, graphic design, happy new year, New years goals, Wrapped

SNI 2023 Wrapped: A Year of Growth and Milestones

As we bid farewell to another eventful year, it's time to unwrap the accomplishments and milestones that shaped our journey at SNI. Our SNI 2023 Wrapped isn't just about being Your Source for Market Compliance; it's a celebration of achievements, growth, and the strides we've made in the past year,…

Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

24

Oct

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Uncategorizedbest before dates, Canada Food Regulations, canada foods, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, end food waste, expiration dates, expired foods, Food Labeling, food labelling, Food Packaging, food safety, Packaging Compliance

Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

In a recent CBC article, it is reported that the House of Commons committee on Agriculture and Agri-food has put forth a suggestion to eliminate Best Before date labels on food items. This proposal aims to tackle the issue of food waste and its reduction. When consumers see that a food…

13

Mar

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Uncategorizedcanada compliance, Canada Food Regulations, canada foods, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, dieticians of canada, food industry, marketing and compliance, nutrition month in canada, Packaging Compliance

MARCH IS NUTRITION MONTH – Is your Food Brand Helping or Hurting the Cause?

March is Nutrition Month in Canada, an annual initiative spearheaded by the Dietitians of Canada to address our population’s nutritional needs and challenges. The theme this year is Unlocking the Potential of Food: Find a Dietitian. The aim is to not just educate individuals about nutrition but actively provide ways…

Will Your Nutrition Facts Tables Be Ready by December 2022?

09

Nov

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Uncategorizedbilingual labels, bilingual packaging, bilingual packaging and labelling, canada compliance, Canada Food Regulations, canada foods, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Food Labeling, food labelling, Food Packaging, nutrition facts table, Packaging Compliance

Will Your Nutrition Facts Tables Be Ready by December 2022?

If you’re a food brand or manufacturer, you have likely heard about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s announcement back in 2016 that new food labelling regulations were coming into force. Below is an important update on the new food labelling regulations in Canada, and what all members of the…

How to Quickly Comply with Canada’s Bilingual Labelling Requirements

12

Oct

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Uncategorizedbilingual labels, bilingual packaging, bilingual packaging and labelling, canada compliance, Canada Food Regulations, canada foods, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Food Labeling, food labelling, Food Packaging, Packaging Compliance

How to Quickly Comply with Canada’s Bilingual Labelling Requirements

As mentioned recently, our whitepaper library has been given a makeover! The intent was to keep the insights fresh and up to date so that you can gain information to solve the biggest challenges you might be facing in your business. The insights are useful whether in the NHP realm,…

How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

28

Sep

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How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

Back in June of 2022, Health Canada announced new regulations for nutrition labelling for prepackaged foods (see our brief bulletin here). To help you understand what you need to know—and do—considering this change, in this post we delve deeper into the new front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label requirements to help you…

17

Jun

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UncategorizedBilingual Packaging Design, Canada, Canada Food Regulations, Canada Package Compliance, Canada Regulatory Compliance, Canadian Package Compliance, CFIA, compliance, food, Government of Canada, Made in Canada, Product of Canada

Where Was Your Food Made?

When shopping, do you find yourself looking for some indication that your food was made in Canada? But what does that really mean? As of now, the Canadian government allows for a couple different types of “origin” claims. Product of Canada Means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour used…