| 2025-09-27 |
Imported pistachios |
Import restrictions on pistachios and pistachio products from the Islamic Republic of Iran and changes to CFIA requirements for Import of pistachios and pistachio products from other origins |
| 2025-07-11 |
Romaine lettuce from the United States |
Temporary Safe Food for Canadians licence conditions for importing romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce from the U.S. |
| 2025-04-07 |
Tahini, halva, and sesame seeds |
Review your food safety controls for tahini, halva and sesame seeds |
| 2025-02-05 |
Meat imports from United States |
New industry guidance to import non-compliant meat products under section 19 of the SFCR |
| 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 |
