Other Federal Acts

Some federal standards acts in Canada are enforced by departments and agencies outside of Competition Bureau Canada. Food safety, for instance, is the domain of Health Canada, while standards of weights and measures fall under the auspices of Measurement Canada.

Health Canada

There are a number of acts that fall under the jurisdiction of Health Canada and relevant agencies that impose obligations with respect to standards and labelling requirements.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) provides all federal inspection services related to food and enforces the food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada. CFIA administers the federal labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods.

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency

  • Acts and Regulations

    Lists acts and regulations that CFIA administers and enforces.

  • Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising

• Health Canada

  • Consumer Product Safety

    Contains useful information about the labelling requirements for various products and relevant legislation and guidelines.

  • Drugs and Health Products

  • Food and Nutrition

Measurement Canada

Measurement Canada is a Special Operating Agency of Industry Canada. Measurement Canada sets the rules regarding trade measurement, and ensures these rules are effectively implemented and adhered to. The agency administers and enforces the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and the Weights and Measures Act.

• Measurement Canada

Date Updated: Feb 13, 2007
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