In Canada, food businesses must comply with a robust regulatory framework that includes requirements from multiple agencies. These regulations are designed to protect public health, ensure product traceability, and facilitate trade. Whether you're a domestic producer or an importer, understanding and aligning with these frameworks is essential.

Texave helps you navigate this landscape with clarity and confidence.

🇨🇦 Canada: Understanding CFIA, Health Canada, GMP, HACCP

Health Canada regulates food and natural health products in Canada. For food producers, this includes:

• Classification of your product (e.g., food vs. natural health product)
• Safety and labeling regulations
• Shelf-life and stability documentation requirements

CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) enforces food safety, labeling, and import/export requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Key focus areas:

• Traceability
• Preventive control plans
• HACCP-based food safety systems

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) are required under Canadian food safety frameworks. They involve:

• Sanitation procedures
• Staff hygiene protocols
• Equipment maintenance and process control

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is recommended or required depending on your product and market. HACCP involves:

• Risk identification and mitigation
• Monitoring and verification steps
• Recordkeeping systems

Texave can help with:

• Product classification and CFIA/Health Canada documentation
• HACCP or GMP system setup for SFCR compliance
• Label and microbial safety reviews for Canadian distribution
• Shelf-life study design aligned with Canadian standards
• Import permits and CFIA border inspection preparedness
• Understanding bilingual labelling and nutrition facts table requirements

India's regulatory ecosystem, led by FSSAI, is designed to ensure food safety and promote quality manufacturing. With increasing exports, producers must also meet the expectations of global markets, which often involves aligning with standards beyond local regulations. We help you bridge this gap with expertise tailored to Indian contexts and international demands.

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) regulates food manufacturing and safety in India. It covers:

• Food product registration
• Compliance with hygiene standards
• Labeling and additives review

Export Readiness is crucial for Indian companies sending products abroad. Countries like Canada, the U.S and those in the EU require:

• Region-specific labeling and documentation
• Verified microbial testing
• Good documentation and traceability system

Texave can help with:

• FSSAI application support and registration
• Factory hygiene audits and corrective action planning
• Export compliance documentation and labelling audits
• Microbial shelf-life testing strategy review