Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

On behalf of industry, CPMA works closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on the development and implementation of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). These regulations harmonize food safety rules across commodities and help ensure consumer confidence in Canada’s food supply.

CPMA has provided extensive guidance to help members comply with SFCR requirements. Key resources include:

Allergens and Labelling

Canada recognizes ten priority food allergens: peanuts, tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts), milk, eggs, seafood (fish, crustaceans, shellfish), soy, wheat, sesame seeds, mustard, and sulphites.

Preventing allergic reactions is a shared responsibility of consumers, industry, and regulators. CPMA encourages members to adopt strong allergen control practices and clear labelling to minimize risks. CFIA is responsible for enforcing labelling laws and works with industry to ensure compliance.

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Food Safety Recalls

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues recalls in cases of food safety hazards, including physical, chemical, or biological contamination. Most recalls are voluntarily initiated by companies to protect public health.

CPMA works with CFIA to provide industry input into recall procedures and to notify members when they may be impacted. Members receive timely communications outlining recall information and guidance to support recovery efforts.

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Food Safety Resources

CPMA provides access to documents and webinars to support members’ food safety efforts.