myLaws for Food and Beverage Processing

A comprehensive regulatory system ensures the safety and high quality of Ontario food and beverage products. Every food processor must abide by the various regulatory requirements at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

Government Roles & Responsibilities for Food Safety in Ontario

Municipal

If you intend to build a food processing facility, contact your local health unit to review your plans. You must also ensure that you meet local zoning and building bylaws prior to beginning construction.

Provincial

The Ontario Food Safety System

Regulations for the Food Industry

Regulatory Compliance Support in the Agri-Food Industry

Health Protection and Promotion Act (Food Premises Regulations)

Ontario Technical Standards and Safety Act

Ontario Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001

Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM)

Environmental Registry (notices about environmental matters proposed by government ministries)

Regulatory Registry (notices about proposed regulatory changes that could affect business)

Federal

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Regulations for Processed Food Products

Canada Agriculture Products Act

Pesticide Control Products Act

Food and Drugs Act

Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act

Canadian Import, Export and Interprovincial Requirements for Processed Products

Learn more about Food Safety, Inspection and Traceability.