On this page you will find information on the requirements specific to fresh fruits or vegetables under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and related guidance.
The SFCR also sets out general requirements that apply to most food. Visit Making or trading food in Canada to access information and guidance on these requirements before you review the information specific to fresh fruits or vegetables.
Additional requirements for food imports and food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Overview of key SFCR requirements: Fresh fruits or vegetables
Find out whether the licensing, preventive controls, preventive control plan and traceability requirements apply to you based on the activities you conduct in relation to fresh fruits or vegetables.
Regulatory requirements: Fresh fruits or vegetables
An explanation of the requirements found in Part 6, Division 6 – Fresh fruits or vegetables of the SFCR.
Labelling requirements for fresh fruits or vegetables
An explanation of the food-specific labelling requirements for fresh fruits or vegetables.
Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables
Learn about the grade requirements for fresh fruits or vegetables.
Grade Names for Imported Food
Learn about the grade names for imported fruit and vegetables (see table items 4 to 33).
Grade Standard Requirements for Fresh Fruits or Vegetables Imported from the United States
Learn how imported fresh fruits or vegetables from the United States can meet the Canadian grade requirements.
Food-specific export requirements
Find information on additional requirements that apply to certain foods exported from Canada.
Units of Measurement for the Net Quantity Declaration of Certain Foods
Learn about the units of measurement for prepackaged food.
Preventive control recommendations
Preventive controls for food: Fresh fruits or vegetables
Recommended preventive control practices for operators to mitigate food safety risks associated with the preparation of fresh fruits or vegetables.
Related information
Food business activities that require a licence under the SFCR
Information on whether the activities you perform trigger the licensing requirement.