What producers need to know about Health Canada’s latest food additive, enzyme and supplement updates

MLT Aikins contributes a monthly insight for the Western Producer’s “Ask a Lawyer” column. The Western Producer is a leading agriculture industry publication targeted for Western Canadian farmers and ranchers. It covers the latest developments in agricultural news, production, technology, markets, finance, livestock and rural lifestyles.
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have ushered in a new wave of updates to Canada’s food and supplement regulations, many of which took effect in late 2025 and early 2026. The recent updates reflect Canada’s ongoing effort to modernize food regulation, streamline compliance, and keep pace with new ingredients and processing technologies.
These updates reflect a broader government shift toward a more flexible regulatory system that responds faster to market innovations.
In this month’s article, MLT Aikins lawyers Tristan Culham and Geena Holding discuss the nature of these updates and how growers can strategically respond going forward.
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Note: This article is of a general nature only and is not exhaustive of all possible legal rights or remedies. In addition, laws may change over time and should be interpreted only in the context of particular circumstances such that these materials are not intended to be relied upon or taken as legal advice or opinion. Readers should consult a legal professional for specific advice in any particular situation.




