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Health > Health Legislation > Food and Water Quality

Offers information on health-related legislation pertaining to the quality of food and water, including the Food and Drugs Act, as well as other acts, regulations, guidelines and procedures, and agreements.


Canada Shipping Act

These Regulations may be cited as the Ships' Crews Food and Catering Regulations.
Source:     Transport Canada

Canada Water Act ( R.S. 1985, c. C-11 )

From Justice Canada Consolidated Statutes and Regulations
Source:     Department of Justice Canada

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency delivers all federal inspection services related to food; animal health; and plant protection.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act ( 1997, c. 6 )

An Act to establish the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and to repeal and amend other Acts as a consequence.
Source:     Department of Justice Canada

Codex Alimentarius

Health Canada's Food Program site focusing on the nutrient content of the foods and beverages we consume
Source:     Health Canada

Food Inspection -- Acts and Regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for the administration and enforcement of several Acts
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Genetically Modified (GM) Foods and Other Novel Foods

Introduction to genetically modified foods and other novel foods: approved products, frequently asked questions, guidelines, policies and regulations.
Source:     Health Canada

Health Claims & Nutrient Content Claims

Health Canada's link to the Food Program site, including information on nutrition labeling and nutrient content claims.
Source:     Health Canada

Policy Development For Raw Foods Of Animal Origin

This site reports on Health Canada's initiative to develop a comprehensive policy to improve the safety of raw foods of animal origin, including food and drug links.
Source:     Health Canada

Protection you can count on

A 5-page brochure on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food and Nutrition - Legislation and Guidelines

Health Canada's link to the Food Program site with information on the Food and Drugs Acts Regulations
Source:     Health Canada

Nutrition Labelling - Regulations

Information on nutrition labelling and claims which are intended to provide information to consumers in the selection of a healthy diet.
Source:     Health Canada

Regulatory Amendments of the Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Labelling, Nutrition Claims and Health Claim

Questions and answers on amendments to regulations that apply to nutrition labelling, nutrition claims and diet related health claims
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency