Food Globalized helps food brands understand Canadian labelling, regulatory, and importer expectations before launch.
CFIA and Safe Food for Canadians requirements shape how products are labelled, documented, and imported. Understanding both is essential before products reach the border.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency — oversees labelling compliance, import inspections, and food safety enforcement.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — sets licensing, traceability, and preventive control plan requirements for imported food.
Retail products in Canada generally require English and French labelling with the right formatting and mandatory information. This applies to principal display panels, nutrition facts, ingredient lists, and allergen declarations.
Note: Labelling requirements differ between retail, food service, and direct-to-consumer channels. Export packaging should be reviewed against the specific channel and product category before production.
Food Globalized helps assess market fit, review key regulatory considerations, identify label risks, and support a clearer export pathway into Canada.