Updated on 24 March 2026 at 09h17
This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
Since April 1, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed fines totaling $47,000 on various companies for inaccurate or misleading claims regarding the country of origin of certain products.
A total of five companies were targeted:
- 1000717809 Ontario Limited (Fortinos Etobicoke) received a $10,000 penalty;
- Fresh in The City Inc. received a $7,000 penalty;
- Meatex Farms Ltd. received a $10,000 penalty;
- Oxford Frozen Foods Inc. received a $10,000 penalty;
- Real Canadian Superstore received a $10,000 penalty.
“It is the responsibility of food businesses to ensure that all food products they sell, whether manufactured in Canada or imported, comply with Canadian legislative requirements,” the CFIA stated in its release.
The federal agency also noted that its inspectors carry out several actions during inspections.
They raise awareness about the importance of providing accurate information on labels and remind businesses of their regulatory responsibilities, review labels and operational processes, prepare inspection reports and requests for corrective actions, verify that corrective measures have been implemented to prevent further non-compliance, and take enforcement action when necessary.
The CFIA also says it considers various factors in determining appropriate compliance and enforcement measures, including the level of risk, the harm caused by the non-compliance, the regulated party’s history, whether there was negligence or intent to violate federal requirements, and responsiveness in addressing the issue.
It also invites consumers and industry stakeholders to report cases where food product labeling may be considered misleading through its website.
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