Food-specific requirements and guidance – Honey
Information
Before you review information related specifically to honey, read the information on General food requirements and guidance. The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) set out many requirements that apply across food commodities, along with the honey-specific requirements highlighted here.
Additional requirements for Food imports and Food exports may apply also to your business.
Know the requirements
Canadian Standards of Identity Volume 5, Honey
Learn about the standards of identity for honey.
Canadian Grade Compendium Volume 6, Honey
Learn about the grade requirements for honey.
Grade Names for Imported Food
Check item 1 in this table for information relevant to honey.
Units of Measurement for the Net Quantity Declaration of Certain Foods
Units of measurement for prepackaged food, consumer prepackaged food and prepackaged food other than consumer prepackaged food.
Maximum Quantity Limits for Personal Use Exemption
There are quantity limits defined for honey that determine whether you can qualify for a personal use exemption.
Honey authenticity requirements
Learn about honey authenticity requirements in Canada.
Preventive control recommendations
Preventive controls for honey products
Find information on select preventive control recommendations for operators to help mitigate food safety risks associated with the preparation of honey.
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