On this page you will find information on the requirements specific to honey 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 honey.
Additional requirements for food imports and food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Overview of key SFCR requirements: Honey
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 honey.
Labelling requirements for honey
An explanation of the food-specific labelling requirements for honey.
Canadian Standards of Identity: Volume 5 – Honey
Learn about the standards of identity for honey.
Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 6 – Honey
Learn about the grade requirements for honey.
Grade Names for Imported Food
Learn about the grade names for imported honey (see table item 1).
Honey authenticity requirements
Learn about honey authenticity requirements in 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: Honey products
Recommended preventive control practices for operators to mitigate food safety risks associated with the preparation of honey.
Related information
Food business activities that require a licence under the SFCR
Information on whether the activities you perform trigger the licensing requirement.