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A note
Product of Canada
is the one that holds the most weight! Product of Canada means that it’s grown and processed in Canada. According to the Canadian Food Inspec- tion Agency, a “Product
of Canada” label means that all—or nearly all—of the food, processing and labour used to make the food is Canadian. These foods were grown or raised by Canadian farm- ers prepared and packaged by Canadian food compa- nies. Note that a food can still be labelled “Product of Canada” if it contains small amounts of import- ed food, such as spices, food additives, vitamins, and avourings.
A Maple Leaf on the label is often a decoration more than an origin stamp.
about
labelling:
THERE ARE DOZENS OF RULES AROUND LABELLING, BOTH AT THE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS.
Made in Canada is where things get confusing. The words “Made in Canada from do- mestic and imported ingredients” on a food label mean that a Canadian company was involved in some of the preparation of the food, it contains some food grown by Canadian farmers and some food that’s been imported.
Local on a label. The CFIA has had to adopt an interim policy on local food claims. The policy de nes local as food produced in the province or territory in which it is sold or food sold across provincial borders within 50 km of the originating province or territory.
FOOD CHAIN
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