Exporting from Mexico to Canada: Regulations for the Most Transported Goods
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Federal Certifications and Permits
CFIA – Food Safety
Competition Bureau
Health Canada
Global Affairs Canada
Cosmetics Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF).
Licenses for exporting controlled goods (weapons, strategic goods, etc.).
Responsible for textile labeling regulations (fiber content, origin, composition).
Mandatory license: SFCR (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations).
Pharmaceuticals: Drug Establishment Licence (DEL).
Textile Labelling & Advertising Regulations
Controlled Goods List
Registration & Applications: via My CFIA.
Medical Devices: Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL).
Labeling requirements: language, allergens, nutritional information.
Ceramics:: Guide to Glazed ceramics ang glassware regulations
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Summary of Key Provincial Requirements for Labeling & Packaging
Each Canadian province applies its own rules for labeling, consumer protection and environmental compliance.Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia are the strictest.All provinces have Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, but requirements vary. Compliance in one province does NOT guarantee acceptance in another.
Next
Alcohol
Example: Ontario
Regulated federally and provincially.
Canadian Regulatory Agencies by Product
Textiles
Federal regulation on importation, labeling, and advertising.
Ceramics / Handicrafts
In Canada, product regulation can be federal (safety, labeling, import permits) and provincial (distribution, sales, local use).
Federal safety standards; provinces regulate food-contact use.
Food
Safety and labeling supervised at both the federal and provincial levels
Cosmetics
Federal regulation on safety and labeling.
Other Consumer Products
(candles, toys, leather goods, etc.)
Federal safety; provincial control according to local use.
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Contact us today for the lowest LTL rates
from one pallet or more, across Mexico and DTD Mexico–Canada/USA!
+1 514 667 0174 x.235 +1 956-516-7201 x. 235 +52 55 5695 3495 x.235 info@mexicomlogistics.com
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Provincial
Federal
- Departamentos de Salud Pública
Seguridad de productos de consumo bajo Consumer Product Safety Act.
Posibles normas locales para venta en ferias, mercados o escuelas.
Provincial
Federal
- CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Food safety, labeling, import controls, sanitary regulations.
Inspections for restaurants, schools, and local markets
Cosmetic registration, safety standards (Cosmetic Regulations under Food and Drugs Act).
Become a registered supplier.Comply with LCBO packaging standards and retail requirements.Use LCBO’s portal for product information.LCBO manages alcohol consignment for resale.
Provincial
Federal
- Quebec: Office de la protection du consommateur
Permisos de importación
- CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
Reglas locales de etiquetado, peso y contenido si se venden al consumidor final.
Clasificación arancelaria, control de importaciones.
- CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
Reglamento de etiquetado y publicidad
Provincial
Federal
- Public Health Departments
Safety standards for glazed ceramics and consumer products.
Public Health Departments may require certification for items used in food services or schools.
Provincial
Federal
- Each province has its own Liquor Control Board:
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):
Importer licenses, excise taxes (Excise Act 2001).
Alberta: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)British Columbia: British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB)Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)Manitoba: Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CorporationOntario: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)Quebec: Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ)New Brunswick: New Brunswick Liquor CorporationNova Scotia: Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), etc
- CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
Border control, license verification.
Provincial
Federal
- Generally not regulated; federal rules apply.
Cosmetic product registration and labeling.
Some local retail/commercial requirements may exist.
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Exporting from Mexico to Canada: Regulations for the Most Transported Goods
Click to begin
go!
info@mexicomgroup.com
Federal Certifications and Permits
CFIA – Food Safety
Competition Bureau
Health Canada
Global Affairs Canada
Cosmetics Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF).
Licenses for exporting controlled goods (weapons, strategic goods, etc.).
Responsible for textile labeling regulations (fiber content, origin, composition).
Mandatory license: SFCR (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations).
Pharmaceuticals: Drug Establishment Licence (DEL).
Textile Labelling & Advertising Regulations
Controlled Goods List
Registration & Applications: via My CFIA.
Medical Devices: Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL).
Labeling requirements: language, allergens, nutritional information.
Ceramics:: Guide to Glazed ceramics ang glassware regulations
Next
Summary of Key Provincial Requirements for Labeling & Packaging
Each Canadian province applies its own rules for labeling, consumer protection and environmental compliance.Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia are the strictest.All provinces have Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, but requirements vary. Compliance in one province does NOT guarantee acceptance in another.
Next
Alcohol
Example: Ontario
Regulated federally and provincially.
Canadian Regulatory Agencies by Product
Textiles
Federal regulation on importation, labeling, and advertising.
Ceramics / Handicrafts
In Canada, product regulation can be federal (safety, labeling, import permits) and provincial (distribution, sales, local use).
Federal safety standards; provinces regulate food-contact use.
Food
Safety and labeling supervised at both the federal and provincial levels
Cosmetics
Federal regulation on safety and labeling.
Other Consumer Products
(candles, toys, leather goods, etc.)
Federal safety; provincial control according to local use.
Next
Contact us today for the lowest LTL rates
from one pallet or more, across Mexico and DTD Mexico–Canada/USA!
+1 514 667 0174 x.235 +1 956-516-7201 x. 235 +52 55 5695 3495 x.235 info@mexicomlogistics.com
Book a meeting here
Share this content
www.mexicomgroup.com
Provincial
Federal
Seguridad de productos de consumo bajo Consumer Product Safety Act.
Posibles normas locales para venta en ferias, mercados o escuelas.
Provincial
Federal
Food safety, labeling, import controls, sanitary regulations.
Inspections for restaurants, schools, and local markets
Cosmetic registration, safety standards (Cosmetic Regulations under Food and Drugs Act).
Become a registered supplier.Comply with LCBO packaging standards and retail requirements.Use LCBO’s portal for product information.LCBO manages alcohol consignment for resale.
Provincial
Federal
Permisos de importación
Reglas locales de etiquetado, peso y contenido si se venden al consumidor final.
Clasificación arancelaria, control de importaciones.
Reglamento de etiquetado y publicidad
Provincial
Federal
Safety standards for glazed ceramics and consumer products.
Public Health Departments may require certification for items used in food services or schools.
Provincial
Federal
Importer licenses, excise taxes (Excise Act 2001).
Alberta: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)British Columbia: British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB)Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)Manitoba: Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CorporationOntario: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)Quebec: Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ)New Brunswick: New Brunswick Liquor CorporationNova Scotia: Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), etc
Border control, license verification.
Provincial
Federal
Cosmetic product registration and labeling.
Some local retail/commercial requirements may exist.