Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

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between a business and their customers. It is important to remember, however, that once an organization becomes an NRI, it is subject to all of the applicable requirements under the SFCR , so it is critical to understand the regulations. A good starting point is: Understanding the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: A handbook for food businesses. 1.1.3 Exporting to Canada (International Suppliers) Organizations wishing to supply the Canadian market who reside in a country other than the United States are required to use an importer with a place of business and employee(s) on Canadian soil. International companies looking to partner with a Canadian importer can search the Safe Food for Canadians License Registry by typing “importer” in the Business information section and clicking the “submit” button. 1.2.1 Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) Licensing Only Canadian importers or qualifying non-resident importers (NRIs) may apply for an SFC import licence. To obtain a licence as an NRI, a business must have a fixed address in a country that CFIA formally recognizes as having a food safety system that provides at least the same level of protection as the SFCR . Businesses from non-recognized countries are not able to apply for an import licence. These businesses can only import their food into Canada through a licensed Canadian importer. Visit CFIA's NRI page for more information. My CFIA, CFIA, and the DRC A Canadian importer must have an account set up in My CFIA and they need to be licensed with the CFIA. They must also be a member in good standing with DRC (see Section 1.2.2). Section 2 Safe Food for Canadians and Dispute Resolution Corporation

Or are you Exempt? The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations contain few exemptions from licensing. General exemptions from the SFCR are:

● food for personal use, when the food is not intended for commercial use, and ○ the quantity of food is equal to or under the maximum quantity limits, found in the document Maximum Quantity Limits for Personal Use Exemption; and ○ the food is imported, exported, sent or conveyed from one province to another by an individual other than in the course of business; or ○ the food is imported or exported as part of the personal effects of an immigrant or emigrant

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