This section provides information on health, safety, packaging and labelling regulations for British Columbia, Canada and the United States.

As a food processor, food safety is of paramount importance to ensuring you and your customers are protected. It is necessary to maintain a clean, sanitized processing facility. You should be aware that today's market often calls for an effective Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) system to be in place. HAACP-based programs are used to ensure product safety. Food safety includes having product recall procedures in place and knowing what health authorities to contact in the event of an emergency.

Businesses should seek as much information as possible from various agencies to determine applicable regulations. There are several agencies responsible for regulations governing food processing in British Columbia: