Processed Products (fruits, vegetables and maple products)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) verifies that maple and processed fruit and vegetable products regulated under the Canada Agricultural Products Act which are produced in federally-registered establishments or imported into Canada are safe, wholesome, properly packaged and labelled.

Products regulated under the Canada Agricultural Products Act

Processed fruit and vegetables include those that are canned, frozen, concentrated, pickled, hot-filled, aseptically-produced or otherwise prepared to ensure their preservation. These products are regulated by the Processed Products Regulations under the Canada Agricultural Products Act. Dehydrated products are not considered under this program. Maple products include maple syrup, maple sugar, soft maple sugar, maple butter and maple taffy and are regulated by the Maple Products Regulations under the Canada Agricultural Products Act.

What information is available?

Additional government and industry information

Date modified: