Canada CFIA Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) 2019

Canada lacked comprehensive import controls and preventive food safety measures.

Key Obligations

["CFIA import license mandatory for most food products", "Preventive Control Plan (HACCP-based) required", "Compliance with Canadian food safety standards"]

Penalty Ranges

Fines up to CAD 5 million; imprisonment up to 5 years; destruction of goods

Affected HS Codes: ["0201", "0202", "0301", "0401", "0701", "0901", "1001", "1507", "1601", "1701", "1901", "2001", "2101", "2201"]

Issuing Authority: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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