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What Licences Do I Need To Start a Catering Business In Ontario?
Canadian Business Licence and Zoning Requirements For Catering Companies Mandatory Municipal Business Licences Starting any business in Ontario, including a catering operation, typically requires a municipal business licence. This licence is issued by the specific municipality where your business will be located. It's a foundational requirement that signifies your business is registered and permitted to...
Read The Rest...How To Get a Meat Plant or Abattoir Licence in Ontario
Understanding Ontario Meat Plant and Abattoir Licences Before you can operate a meat plant or abattoir in Ontario, you'll need to get the right licence. This isn't just a formality; it's about making sure that the meat products available to consumers meet strict safety and quality standards. The province has specific rules in place to...
Read The Rest...Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 (FSQA) Ontario Guide
Ontario's Provincial Rules and Requirements for Preparing and Selling Food Legislative Intent and Scope The Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 (FSQA) was created to provide a legal structure for managing the safety and quality of food and agricultural products in Ontario. Its main goal is to ensure that any food sold, processed, or produced in...
Read The Rest...What is DineSafe in Toronto?
The City of Toronto's Food Premises Inspection Program Municipal Authority Over Food Establishments The City of Toronto, through its municipal by-laws, holds the primary authority to regulate food establishments operating within its boundaries. This authority is exercised to protect public health and safety. These municipal regulations work in conjunction with provincial laws, creating a layered...
Read The Rest...NHP vs Food – What Is My Product?
Understanding the Regulatory Landscape: Food Versus Natural Health Product Foods Under the Food and Drugs Act and Food and Drug Regulations In Canada, conventional foods are primarily governed by the Food and Drugs Act and its associated Food and Drug Regulations. These regulations outline the standards for safety, labelling, and composition for products intended for consumption as part...
Read The Rest...How To Get Food Handler Certification in Ontario
Who Needs Food Handler Certification In Ontario, How To Get It, and What Does It Require? The Requirement For Certified Food Handlers On Premises In Ontario, the law is clear: any food business that serves or sells food to the public must have at least one person with a valid food handler certificate present and...
Read The Rest...Ontario’s Healthy Menu Choices Act
Find Out What Restaurants Need to Put Calories On Their Menus and Menuboard Signs The Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015, is a piece of Ontario legislation that came into effect on January 1, 2017. Its primary purpose is to require certain food service providers to display calorie information for standard food and beverage items. This...
Read The Rest...Novel Foods Regulation in Canada
What are Novel Foods in Canada? Defining Novel Foods Under Canadian Regulations In Canada, the definition of a “novel food” is quite specific and is laid out in the Food and Drug Regulations. Essentially, a novel food is any food that doesn't have a history of being safely used as food in Canada. This can include...
Read The Rest...Nutrition Facts Table Requirements in Canada
Learn About The Table of Nutritional Info Required on Most Canadian Pre-Packaged Food Products Overview of Applicable Food and Drug Regulations The requirements for the Nutrition Facts table (NFt) in Canada are primarily established by the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR). These regulations, specifically sections B.01.401 through B.01.406, dictate what nutritional information must be declared and how...
Read The Rest...How to Prepare for a CFIA Audit or Inspection
Get To Know The Legal Framework for CFIA Audits of Food and Animal Establishments The Mandate of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) operates under a broad mandate to safeguard Canada's food supply and animal and plant resources. Its primary objective is to protect Canadians from unsafe food and to...
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