On this page you will find information on the requirements specific to alcoholic beverages 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 alcoholic beverages.
Additional requirements for food imports and food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Overview of key SFCR requirements: Alcoholic beverages
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 alcoholic beverages.
Labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages
An explanation of the food-specific labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages.
Canadian Standards of Identity: Volume 8 – Icewine
Learn about the standards of identify for Icewine.
Preventive control recommendations
Recommended preventive controls for food and establishments to help operators mitigate food safety risks:
Related information
Food business activities that require a licence under the SFCR
Information on whether the activities you perform trigger the licensing requirement.