On this page you will find information on the requirements specific to foods used as grain, oil, pulse, sugar or beverage under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and related guidance. These foods are listed in Schedule 1 of the SFCR.
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 foods used as grain, oil, pulse, sugar or beverage.
Additional requirements for food imports and food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Overview of key SFCR requirements: Foods used as grain, oil, pulse, sugar or beverage
Find out whether the licensing, preventive controls, preventive control plan and traceability requirements apply to you based activities you conduct in relation to foods used as grain, oil, pulse, sugar or beverage.
Labelling requirements for grain
An explanation of the food-specific labelling and composition requirements for grain.
Labelling requirements for oils
An explanation of the food-specific labelling requirements for oils.
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.