Guidance Document Repository
The CFIA is responsible for regulating the safety and quality of food, animal and plant health in Canada. CFIA's official Guidance Documents provide the Agency's functional direction to its front line staff regarding their compliance verification activities. They also provide guidance to regulated parties regarding program requirements.
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A note on Food Guidance
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force on January 15, 2019. As a result, the CFIA has developed updated guidance for food. This information is now available in the Guidance Finder: Food.
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| Document Name | Activities | Date modified | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requirements for Sales of Common Seed | Labelling and Composition, Standards | 2013-03-24 | HTML |
| Requirements Related to Germination Standards | Grading, Standards, Testing | 2013-03-24 | HTML |
| Lawn and Turf Grass Mixtures that have had Foreign Plant Material Added | Standards | 2013-03-24 | HTML |
| Standards and Labelling for Seed Mixtures | Labelling and Composition, Standards | 2013-03-24 | HTML |
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