Packaging and Labelling

Packaging materials shall not impart any undesirable substance to the meat product, either chemically or physically, and shall protect the food product sufficiently to prevent contamination.

Label as defined in the Meat Inspection Act, includes any legend, word, mark, symbol, design, imprint, stamp, brand, ticket or tag or any combination thereof that is or is to be applied or attached to or included in, or that accompanies or is to accompany, any meat product, package or animal.

• Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising
  • Chapter 14 - Meat and poultry Products
  • Decisions: Meat and Poultry
• Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures
  • Chapter 7 - Packaging and Labelling
• Meat Cuts Manual
• Retail Food: Information Bulletins

Additional Information

• Pre-market registration of labels and recipes
  • Repeal of Requirements for Pre-Market Registration of Labels and Recipe for Certain Meat and Processed Products