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- Canadian export rules for fish and seafood to Singapore. Includes eligible products, microbiological and chemical standards, documents and certificates.
Program: Food
- Certification bodies accredited by the CFIA can cancel a holder's certification if the holder has not complied with any provision of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations or the issued…
Program: Food
- On July 6, 2022, Health Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Symbols, Other Labelling Provisions, Vitamin D and Hydrogenated Fats or Oils) in Canada Gazette Part II (CGII).
Program: Food
- A mandatory allergen and gluten declaration is required on a prepackaged food label when the allergen or gluten source is added to the food. A cross contamination statement can only be used when an allergen…
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Australia
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Türkiye
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made – Hong Kong
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made – Korea (Republic of)
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Ecuador
Program: Food
- Guidance for Canadian Food Inspection Agency inspection staff on preventive control and traceability inspection procedures for food (system-based inspection).
Program: Food