Regulations

This section provides information on regulations governing the manufacture of food and natural health products.

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:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

http://www.agr.gc.ca/

BC Centre for Disease Control

http://www.bccdc.ca/

BioAccess Commercialization Centre

BioAccess is the source for business and commercialization support for Western Canada's Functional Food and Natural Health Products (FFNHP) industry.

BioAccess Commercialization Centre

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canadian Health Food Association

The Canadian Health Food Association is Canada’s largest national trade association dedicated to the natural health and organic products industry.

Canadian Health Food Association

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/

Health Canada

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

Health Canada