Food Trade Documentation Requirements

Summary

This regulation requires detailed record-keeping for food traceability in Canada, applicable to those involved in inter-provincial or international food trade. Key requirements include documenting the foods common name, unique identifier, and business details of all parties involved. Additionally, records of transaction dates and addresses must be maintained.

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(a) the common name of the food, a lot code or other unique identifier that enables the food to be traced and the name and principal place of business of the person by or for whom the food was manufactured, prepared, produced, stored, packaged or labelled; (b) except if they provide the food to another person as a sale at retail, the date on which it was provided and the name and address of the person to whom it was provided; (c) if they were provided the food by another person, the name and address of that person and the date on which it was provided; and (d) the name of any food commodity that they incorporated into the food or from which they derived the food and, if they were provided the food commodity by another person, the name and address of that person and the date on which it was provided.
This regulation mandates detailed record-keeping for traceability in the food supply chain. It applies to anyone who transports, imports, exports, or handles food across provinces.
Key points:
- Document the food’s common name and unique identifier.
- Record the business details of everyone involved in the food's lifecycle.
- Maintain records of dates and addresses for transactions.
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