Importing Food: Regulatory Essentials

📅 Workshop Summary:

Thinking of importing food into Canada? Whether you're launching a new product or expanding your supply chain, understanding the regulatory landscape is critical to avoiding delays, refusals, and enforcement actions. This workshop provides a practical, step-by-step overview of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements for food importers.

Led by a regulatory expert with over 20 years of CFIA experience, this session will walk you through product classification, documentation, licensing, and inspection readiness. You’ll learn how to use essential tools like AIRS and MyCFIA, and gain clarity on what’s required to legally and confidently import food products into Canada.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• CFIA and CBSA roles in food importation
• How to classify food products and determine import requirements
• Licensing and documentation essentials under SFCR
• How to use the AIRS tool to verify import conditions
• Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them

👩🏽‍💼 Who Should Attend:

• Food importers and distributors
• Entrepreneurs entering the Canadian market
• Regulatory affairs professionals
• Customs brokers and logistics teams

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZER: Nerissa Allen Consulting – Strategist