Fish and Seafood

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Food and Drug Regulations Division 21

The term "fish" means any marine animal, including fish, shellfish, crustaceans and also other marine animals such as marine mammals. The labelling requirements presented below apply to all of those animals and any parts, products or by-products thereof. For more detailed information on the regulations and inspection of fish and seafood products please visit the Fish and Seafood Page.

Labelling Requirements

• Common Name
  • List of Canadian Acceptable Common Names for Fish and Seafood
• Net Quantity
  • Mussels sold with the shell
• Grade, Size, Class, Count, Moisture Content
• Quality designations
• Country of Origin
• Use of the "Canada Inspected" logo
• Code Markings
• Nutrition Labelling
  • Nutrition and Health Claims
  • "Lean" and "Extra Lean"
  • Sport Fish
• Other Mandatory Information
• Labels on Shipping Containers

Related Information

• Molluscan Shellfish
• Marine plants such as seaweed or algae, e.g. "marsh samphire", "crest marine" and "sea spaghetti"

References

• Fish Labelling Reference Documents