What types of regulations govern labelling and where can I find information about labelling products in Canada and the United States?
Labelling in Canada is regulated by the Food and Drugs Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and can be very complex for a small business operator. A good resource to consult is the Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising. This is the summary or ‘how to’ that helps the processor interpret the Food and Drug Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act. It can be found for free on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/toce.shtml Another helpful link for labelling rules and updates is found on the Health Canada web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/labelling-etiquetage/regulations_e.html. If you are considering exporting your product to the United States, you can contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for information regarding labelling requirements. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland Phone: 1-888-463-6332 Website: http://www.cfsan.fda.
Labelling in Canada is regulated by the Food and Drugs Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and can be very complex for a small business operator. A good resource to consult is the Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising. This is the summary or ‘how to’ that helps the processor interpret the Food and Drug Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act. It can be found for free on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/toce.shtml Another helpful link for labelling rules and updates is found on the Health Canada web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/labelling-etiquetage/regulations_e.html. If you are considering exporting your product to the United States, you can contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for information regarding labelling requirements. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland Phone: 1-888-463-6332 Website: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/label.
