“Maple washing” and “maple glazing” are buzzwords gaining traction online and in the news, reflecting a rise in Canadian-inspired marketing of a wide variety of goods and services across the country....more
Depuis l’imposition généralisée de tarifs douaniers américains sur les produits canadiens en mars 2025, les consommateurs canadiens s’efforcent d’acheter des produits locaux ou des produits canadiens, y compris à l’épicerie....more
Since the wide-ranging introduction of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods in March 2025, Canadian consumers have made efforts to buy locally made or Canadian products, including food. The removal of the de minimis exemption at...more
As U.S. tariffs make Canadian consumers more inclined to purchase Canadian-produced goods, regulators have noted a rise in “maple washing” - the use of Canadian-themed branding (such as maple leaves, “packaged in Canada,”...more
Certaines décisions peuvent changer le cours d’une vie, et vendre son entreprise privée de produits alimentaires et embouteillés est assurément l’une de celles-ci. Or, les vendeurs de telles entreprises, souvent des...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA seeks input on human food export certification program. Companies that...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA rolls out Phase II of long-term sodium reduction plan. FDA has released new,...more
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Minister of Health recently announced the launch of a five-year review (Review) of the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR),...more
Hosted by Canadian Institute, the Inaugural Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation Canada takes place on October 4-5, 2023, at the Mississauga Convention Center in Mississauga, Ontario....more
We recognize that businesses operating in the food, beverage and agribusiness (FBA) sector are facing considerable challenges and stress as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding and addressing the rapidly...more
The new Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force on January 15, 2019. These new laws modernize and streamline the food safety regime administered by the Canadian...more
In her report on the 2008 Canadian listeriosis outbreak, Independent Investigator Sheila Weatherill highlighted the need for “substantial consolidation and modernization” of the legislative and regulatory framework governing...more
The Canadian federal government is moving quickly towards legalizing the possession and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes. However, Canada’s cannabis industry is already “overgrown” with many licensed (and...more