Food import notices for industry

These notices are meant to communicate new information or important reminders to food importers and other interested parties.

Date Topics Title
2025-02-05 Meat imports from United States New industry guidance to import non-compliant meat products under section 19 of the SFCR
2024-10-01 Meat return Policy New policy and process to return an exported meat product to Canada
2024-08-22 Raw enoki mushrooms Review your food safety controls for raw enoki mushrooms
2024-08-07 Meat inspection Cancellation of recognition of meat inspection system from various countries for the export of meat products to Canada
2024-07-29 Infant foods Message to importers of manufactured foods – Infant foods
2024-02-01 Licensing Final reminder: You need a licence to import manufactured foods into Canada
2023-11-01 Licensing Importing manufactured foods into Canada with a Safe Food for Canadians licence
2023-09-28 Novel Foods Tara protein powder (tara flour) not assessed for safety by Health Canada
2023-08-15 Caffeinated energy drinks Your regulatory responsibilities regarding caffeinated energy drinks
2023-02-27 Imported fresh Enoki mushrooms New licence requirements for enoki mushrooms
2022-12-19 Imported fish and seafood Important message to fish and seafood importers
2022-12-06 Imported fresh Enoki mushrooms Update to Listeria monocytogenes in imported Enoki mushrooms
2022-06-02 Imported fresh Enoki mushrooms Listeria monocytogenes in imported Enoki mushrooms
2022-03-11 Meat and poultry imports from the United States Effective June 13, 2022 – new certification process for the import of meat and poultry products from the US
2021-12-07 Food-specific import requirements Imported gift baskets containing food
2021-03-02 Licensing Importing fresh or processed fruits and vegetables: Make sure your Safe Food for Canadians licence is issued for the appropriate food commodity(ies)
2021-01-20 Licensing Importing food into Canada with a Safe Food for Canadians licence
2020-07-15 AIRS Changes to harmonized system (HS) codes
2020-06-11 Food Safety Requirements Ethanol in non-alcoholic fermented beverages
2020-03-16 Licensing How to properly declare a Safe Food for Canadians licence number on food import declarations
2019-12-19 Importing apricot kernels Cyanide in apricot kernels
2019-12-13 Licensing Apply for your Safe Food for Canadians licence to prevent delays or rejection at the border
2019-10-29 Meat imports from the US Completing the Official Meat Inspection Certificate forms for meat products from the United States
2018-12-21 AIRS Changes to harmonized system (HS) codes
2018-11-15 Licensing Coming into force of SFCR and the SFCR import licence
2015-03-27 Imports for UK CFIA Statement on Rejected Shipment of Products from the UK