What Is the Difference Between "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada”? *
Wondering what "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" labels really stand for? Check out this simple guide to help you shop with confidence! And look for the maple leaf in our flyer and and on shelf in-store to help you identify products that are Made in Canada or Product of Canada.
Made in Canada*:
When you see “Made in Canada” on a product label, it means the last substantial transformation of the product occurred in Canada, even if some ingredients are from other countries. An applicable qualifying statement is required to be included on the label such as from domestic and imported ingredients or from imported ingredients. Please refer to the legal page for more details.
Product of Canada*:
When you see "Product of Canada" on a label, it means all or virtually all major ingredients (minimum 98%), processing, and labour used to make the product are Canadian.
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“Made in Canada” claim:
For non-food items, Competition Bureau requires the product to have at least 51% of total production costs incurred in Canada with the last substantial transformation happened in Canada. When the claim is made on the label, an accompanying statement is required to provide clarity on ingredient origins i.e. “with domestic and imported parts”.
For food items, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires the product to have last substantial transformation occurred in Canada. When the claim is made on the label, an accompanying statement is required to provide clarity on ingredient origins i.e. “from domestic and imported ingredients”, “from imported ingredients” or “from imported and domestic ingredients”.
Substantial transformation - Goods are substantially transformed where they undergo a fundamental change in form, appearance or nature such that the goods existing after the change are new and different goods from those existing before the change. For example, the processing of cheese, dough, sauce and other ingredients to create a pizza would be considered a substantial transformation.
For details on claim requirements, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for food, Competition Bureau for non-food products.