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(To Import & Export Food Items)The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) is now in force. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has transitioned to a new licensing system that allows a person to conduct specific food-related activities. Under the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), many food businesses require a licence to carry out activities with respect to food. The SFCR specifies whether you need a licence based on the activities you conduct and not based on the type of business.
When applying for a Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence), you will be asked to identify the foods you are responsible for by choosing from a list of food commodities and sub-commodities. It is important to select the correct food commodity and sub-commodity so that your licence accurately reflects your business. Usually, you need an SFCR Licence for Below mentioned activities.
Usually, you need an SFCR Licence for Below mentioned activities:
‣ Import food
‣ Export food
‣ Manufacture, Process, treat, preserve, grade, package, and label are activities in the SFCR for which you need a licence.
‣ For packaging of fresh fruits or vegetables, you need a licence if you manufacture ice for human consumption to be exported or interprovincially traded.
You can visit the Canadian Government Website to know more: Food licences - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (canada.ca)
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