Labelling and Packaging

Table of Contents

  1. Labelling Regulations
  2. Nutritional Testing and Labelling
  3. Organic Product Labelling
  4. Packaging

Choosing your labelling and packaging design and content is an important step in the successful marketing of honey and related honey products. The label must contain accurate mandatory information while being attractive, and the packaging must be compliant with food industry standards. You may also choose to include the Foodland Ontario logo for promoting Ontario products. The links below provide useful information for your labelling and packaging needs.

Labelling Regulations

Label Requirements for Honey in Ontario

Consider Using the Foodland Ontario Logo

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Guide to the Labelling Honey

Bar Code Standards

Declaration of Food Allergens - Pre-packaged Foods

Nutritional Testing and Labelling

Nutrition Labelling Tool Kit

Organic Product Labelling

CFIA Questions and Answers - Organic Products Regulations

Canadian Organic Food Labelling

Honey Nutrition Box for Labelling

Packaging

Packaging and Labelling Your Product

CFIA Packaging Materials



For more information:
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E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 19 February 2010
Last Reviewed: 15 November 2011