Understanding CFIA Licensing & Registration

Are you unsure whether your business needs a CFIA license; or how to get one? This workshop is designed to demystify the licensing and registration process under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Whether you're importing food, animal products, or plant-based goods, understanding CFIA licensing is essential to staying compliant and avoiding costly delays.

Led by a regulatory expert with over 20 years of CFIA experience, this session walks you through the licensing requirements, how to use the MyCFIA portal, and what documentation you need to maintain. You’ll gain clarity on when a license is required, how to apply, and how to keep your registration up to date.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• Who needs a CFIA license and under what conditions
• How to navigate the MyCFIA portal for licensing and registration
• Key documentation and record-keeping requirements
• Common mistakes and how to avoid enforcement actions
• How licensing ties into inspections and import/export activities

👩🏽‍💼 Who Should Attend:

• Food, animal product, and plant product importers
• Processors and manufacturers
• Regulatory affairs professionals
• Entrepreneurs entering the Canadian market

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZER: Nerissa Allen Consulting – Strategist