On this page you will find information on the requirements specific to fish 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 fish.
Additional requirements for food imports and food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Overview of key SFCR requirements: Fish
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 fish.
Regulatory requirements: Fish
An explanation of the requirements found in Part 6, Division 5 - Fish of the SFCR.
Labelling requirements for fish
An explanation of the food-specific labelling requirements for fish.
Fish products containing meat
Learn about the requirements that apply to fish products containing meat.
Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program manual
An important reference document relating to the classification and patrolling of shellfish harvesting areas and the safe harvesting, processing and distribution of shellfish.
Canadian Standards of Identity: Volume 3 – Fish
Learn about the standards of identify for a variety of fish products.
Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 8 – Fish
Learn about the grade requirements for a variety of fish products.
Grade Names for Imported Food
Learn about the grade names for imported fish (see table items 36 to 52).
Food-specific export requirements
Find information on additional requirements that apply to certain foods exported from Canada.
Inspection legends
A summary of the requirements for applying and using inspection legends in connection with fish.
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: Fish products
Recommended preventive control practices for operators to mitigate food safety risks associated with the processing of fish and fish products.
Related information
Fish and seafood related notices
These fish and seafood related notices are used to communicate information to industry and other interested parties.
Food business activities that require a licence under the SFCR
Information on whether the activities you perform trigger the licensing requirement.