Regulating Food

Food production is regulated by provincial and federal governments. Production facilities require permits and registrations, and are inspected by government health officers.

Use these links to learn about the different laws and regulations that apply to facilities where food products are manufactured, processed, prepared, packaged or stored.

Acts and Regulations

• Manitoba acts and regulations dealing with food explains the provincial laws governing different types of food production.
• Federal acts and regulations dealing with food explains federal laws regulating standards for food products, including import and export regulations.

Processing and Distribution

• Provincial permitting and inspection is conducted by health officers from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives.
• Federal registration and inspection is required for food products ranging from agricultural inputs - such as seeds, feeds and fertilizers - to fresh foods and prepared or packaged foods.

Food Service/Retail

• Manitoba Health is responsible for inspecting public eating establishments and issuing food handling permits.
• Health Protection Reports provide information on closures and convictions for provincially permitted food facilities.

For further information contact the Office of the Chief Veterinarian.