The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is the main government body responsible for all food products in Canada. You can learn all about Canada’s food health and quality standards from their website (www.inspection.gc.ca). Their Food Safety Enhancement Program  is an excellent guideline for an exporter to follow in order to successfully bring their food products to the Canadian market.

For information specific to:

Processed foods: The Processed Products Regulations of the Canada Agricultural Products Act

Fresh fruits and vegetables: Canadian Import, Export and Interprovincial Requirements for Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Fish and seafood: Import Inspection Program

For all other food product categories (animal products and plant products) go to: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fssae.shtml

Note: For more detailed information, please register with TFOC to access the “Standards Information” Section, “TFOC Exporting to Canada Guide” as well as Market Information Paper(s) specific to your product(s) including: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2005, Processed Fruits and Vegetables 2005, Manufactured Foods 2003, Dried Food, Nuts & Spices 2003, Fresh & Frozen Fishery & Seafood 2002 and Beverages 2002.