Food fraud

Food fraud can happen when food is misrepresented. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working to combat food fraud in Canada.

Services and information

What is food fraud

Definition and examples of food fraud.

CFIA's role

What the CFIA is doing to combat food fraud.

Consumer's role

How food fraud impacts consumers and what they can do about it.

Industry's role

What industry can do to combat food fraud.

Fish and seafood labelling and traceability

Buying fish and seafood, combatting fraud and understanding industry requirements.

Report a concern

Report a food fraud related concern.

Videos, podcasts and articles

Exploring food fraud and its impact on consumers and the economy.

Reports

Results from CFIA's sampling and testing high-risk food products.

Latest updates

News releases, notices to industry.

Features

Putting fish DNA to the test

Fish is one of the most commonly reported misrepresented foods worldwide. To combat this issue, our experts use DNA testing to detect mislabelled fish.

Food Fraud Annual Report

Honey, fish, meat, olive oil, other expensive oils, spices, grated hard cheese and juice were tested for authenticity.

Feeling the sting

The impact of honey fraud on beekeepers.