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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Applies to all food imported or sold in Canada

CONSUMER PACKAGING AND LABELLING ACT

Applies to all prepackaged food products imported or sold in Canada

Fish Inspection Act

Applies to fish and fish products marketed through import, export and interprovincial trade

Meat Inspection Act

Applies to meat and meat products marketed through import, export and interprovincial trade

Canada Agricultural Products Act

Applies to most dairy, egg, fruit, vegetable, maple and honey products marketed through import, export and interprovincial trade