On this page you will find information on the requirements specific to dairy products 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 dairy products.
Additional requirements for food imports and food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Overview of key SFCR requirements: Dairy products
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 dairy products.
Regulatory requirement: Dairy products
An explanation of the requirement found in Part 6, Division 2 – Dairy products of the SFCR.
Labelling requirements for dairy products
An explanation of the food-specific labelling requirements for dairy products.
Canadian Standards of Identity: Volume 1 – Dairy Products
Learn about the standards of identity for a variety of dairy products.
Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 4 – Dairy Products
Learn about the grade requirements for dairy products.
Grade Designations for Imported Food
Learn about the grade designations for imported dairy products (see table items 1 and 2).
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: Dairy products
Recommended preventive control practices for operators to mitigate food safety risks associated with the processing of dairy products.
Related information
Food business activities that require a licence under the SFCR
Information on whether the activities you perform trigger the licensing requirement.