Agriculture and agri-food regulations

If you operate a business in the agriculture and agri-food industry, you play a role in ensuring the health and well-being of Canadians. You should therefore be aware of the regulations that apply to your operations.

Canada

• Canada's Regulatory System for Foods with Health Benefits – An Overview for Industry
  A starting point for businesses wanting to promote the health benefits of their food products.
• Food labelling for industry
  If you advertise food products, you need to be aware of requirements related to advertising, such as labelling and the use of endorsements.
• Food labelling and safety regulations
  Find out everything you need to know when producing, handling, selling and importing food in Canada.
• Centre of Administration for Permissions — Food, Animals, Plants
  Find answers to your questions about domestic and import licences, permits, and registrations issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Alberta

• Environmental Public Health
  
  Only Applies to : Alberta
  If you run a food establishment, swimming pool, social care facility, or personal services facility, you need to learn your obligations.

British Columbia

• BC Vegetable Marketing Commission
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  Find out the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
• BC Milk Marketing Board
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  Find out about the regulations and guidelines for marketing milk products in accordance to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
• BC Chicken Marketing Board
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  Find out the regulations and guidelines for marketing chicken products in accordance with the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.

Manitoba

• A Guide to Employment Standards in Agriculture (Manitoba)
  
  Only Applies to : Manitoba
  Are you an agri-business employer? Learn more about your rights and responsibilities.

Ontario

• Starting a food processing business
  
  Only Applies to : Ontario
  Learn about government regulations, food safety guidelines, and the contacts you need to start and operate a food processing business in Ontario.
• Farm Business Registration
  
  Only Applies to : Ontario
  Find out about the registration requirements for your farm business in Ontario.
• Organic agriculture — fact sheets and information sheets
  
  Only Applies to : Ontario
  Access a wide range of resources about the organic food sector that may help you run your Ontario business.

Quebec

• Licence for slaughterhouses and meat processing plants
  
  Only Applies to : Quebec
  All operators of slaughterhouses and plants that process meat and meat-containing food items for wholesale must hold a MAPAQ permit.(in French only)
• Seafood preparation or cannery permit
  
  Only Applies to : Quebec
  Find out how to obtain the required permit if you want to handle seafood for human consumption.(in French only)
• Permits — Food processing and distribution
  
  Only Applies to : Quebec
  Find out about the permits you need to operate a business engaged in the processing, distribution and sale of meat or dairy products.(in French only)
• Mandatory training in hygiene and food safety
  
  Only Applies to : Quebec
  Does your business prepare food intended for sale in Quebec? If so, this training is mandatory for you and your employees.(in French only)

Saskatchewan

• Regulation of Intensive Livestock Operations in Saskatchewan
  
  Only Applies to : Saskatchewan
  If you are starting or operating a livestock operation, learn about your rights and regulatory responsibilities.
• Owning a farm in Saskatchewan
  
  Only Applies to : Saskatchewan
  Find out the rules and regulations pertaining to the ownership of farm land in Saskatchewan by non-Canadians.