Share your thoughts: Consultation on origin labelling of imported foods from a contested territory

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback from stakeholders, including consumers, on labelling of the origin of imported foods when the food originates from a contested geographical area or territory^Footnote 1.

How to participate

• Review the question in the consultation document
• Submit your ideas, concerns or comments to cfia.labellingconsultation-etiquetage.acia@inspection.gc.ca and include "Origin Labelling Consultation" in the subject line.

Who is the focus of this consultation

The CFIA is seeking comments from:

• consumers and consumer associations
• food industry and industry associations
• importers
• trading partners
• academia and experts
• other government departments/agencies, including provincial/territorial and municipal

Key theme for discussion

CFIA would like to hear from you regarding origin claims of imported food products from a contested territory in the context of Canada's domestic food labelling requirements. Your feedback will help us develop origin labelling guidance for these situations.

Related information

• News release
• General principles for labelling and advertising
• Country of origin on food labels

Contact us

• Email: cfia.labellingconsultation-etiquetage.acia@inspection.gc.ca  (include "Origin Labelling Consultation" in the subject line)