Canadian Dog Food Regulations

Generally the production of pet food in canada is regulated by an agreement between pet food manufacturers and the canadian government.

Canadian dog food regulations. Canadian pet food consumers and us pet food consumers pay sales tax on each pet food purchases yet we are getting little in return. Canadian food inspection agency statement. Dog technically refers to a male dog. Local dog food regulations.

The canadian food inspection agency cfia regulates pet food imports and related products to prevent animal diseases from being introduced into canada. Canadian pet food manufacturers are currently subject to several canadian and international regulations including the canadian food inspection agency s enhanced animal health safeguards which make it illegal for specified risk materials srms to be fed to any animal including dogs and cats. 2 1 2 regulations and guidelines governing commercial pet food. In fact local regulations concerning dog food are most likely to be concerned only with local building codes and manufacturing location codes than they would with the actual content of the dog food.

Cfia is typically in attendance at aafco meetings. Pet food for example dog food and cat food pet treats. For the most part dog food regulations would not be impacted by local regulations unless it became a health issue. Buy organic dog food online from our warehouse in canada.

Of humane societies agriculture and agri food canada the canadian kennel club the pet industry joint. The canadian food inspection agency cfia is responsible for regulating the importation of animals including dogs into canada in order to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases that could negatively impact the health of both animals and humans. Though i ve tried in the past to open this discussion up with cfia and the president of the canadian veterinary association i will try again at the upcoming aafco meeting starting 1 16 17. Cfia statement on an incident involving dogs imported from ukraine.

The government of canada s enhanced animal health safeguards implemented in july 2007 make it illegal for specified risk materials srms to be fed to any animal including dogs and cats. That said while some regulations are in place they. All health and safety standards under the food and drug regulations are enforced by the canadian food inspection agency the agency is also responsible for the administration of non health and safety regulations concerning food packaging labelling and advertising. Organic ingredients can be found in many high quality dog foods although those foods may not be fully organic.