Product Classification & Risk Assessment

📅 Workshop Summary:

Before you import or export a product, you need to know exactly how it’s classified; because classification determines everything from inspection requirements to documentation, risk level, and regulatory oversight. This workshop is designed to help importers, processors, and regulatory professionals understand how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) classifies products and assesses risk under Canadian law.

Led by a regulatory expert with over 20 years of CFIA experience, this session breaks down the science and strategy behind classification, including how to interpret CFIA guidance, navigate grey areas, and prepare your documentation to align with risk-based import controls.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• How CFIA classifies food, animal, and plant products
• What factors influence risk level and inspection frequency
• How classification affects licensing, documentation, and AIRS results
• How to prepare supporting documentation for complex or multi-ingredient products
• Common classification errors and how to avoid them

👩🏽‍💼 Who Should Attend:

• Importers and exporters of food, animal, and plant products
• Regulatory affairs and quality assurance professionals
• Customs brokers and logistics teams
• Entrepreneurs launching new or reformulated products

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZER: Nerissa Allen Consulting – Strategist