Canada's consumer packaging and labelling regulations are among the most stringent globally. With over $35 billion in annual consumer goods sales, non-compliance risks severe penalties, recalls, and reputational harm. The Competition Bureau has levied fines exceeding $15 million for misleading claims, while the CFIA enforces thousands of actions annually. The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (CPLA) mandates accurate product representation, bilingual labelling, and compliance with sustainability claims across industries.
This certified program is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and skills essential for understanding and navigating Canada’s regulatory frameworks that govern packaging and labelling of food, drugs, natural health products (NHPs) and general consumer goods. You will gain in-depth knowledge of key legislation, including the Food and Drugs Act (FDR), Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR), and Competition Act (CA), alongside critical insights into marketing restrictions, net quantity declarations, and fraud prevention measures.
This program will equip you with the expertise to navigate mandatory labelling elements, restricted and voluntary claims, greenwashing regulations, bilingual requirements under the Official Languages Act, and product classification challenges. Additionally, you will explore sustainable packaging trends, the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, and strategies to align with evolving digital labelling innovations, including QR-code-based regulatory disclosures.
Upon completing the program, you will earn the Certification in Canada Packaging & Labelling Regulatory Compliance. This certification will enhance your professional credentials, validate your expertise in navigating Canada’s consumer and packaging regulatory framework, and demonstrate your ability to implement effective compliance strategies. In addition, this industry-recognized certification holds lifelong validity and will serve as a testament to your commitment to excellence in driving regulatory excellence in the Canadian market.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live training and gain a comprehensive understanding of Canada’s packaging and labelling regulations, including the Food and Drugs Act (FDR), Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR), and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (CPLA).
- Attain the industry-recognized Certification in Canada Packaging & Labelling Regulatory Compliance. This certification will validate your expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks, ensuring accurate labelling, preventing compliance risks, and aligning with sustainability requirements.
- Learn from real-world case studies and best practices in packaging and labelling compliance, gaining critical skills in regulatory audits, bilingual labelling, fraud prevention, recall management, and digital labelling innovations to enhance your organization’s regulatory success.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisors at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at
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Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect from This Live Program
Canada’s consumer packaging and labelling regulations are complex. Companies must navigate requirements from six major federal agencies holding oversight responsibilities for packaging regulations, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, Competition Bureau, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Measurement Canada, and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Bureau. Additionally, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act mandates accurate product representation, bilingual labelling, and compliance with sustainability claims across industries. In 2023 alone, over 1,000 enforcement actions were issued to companies for violations related to packaging and labeling non-compliance, underscoring the importance of understanding and adhering to these regulations.
This certified program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Canada’s labelling and packaging regulations, covering key aspects such as mandatory label elements, bilingual packaging requirements, greenwashing prevention, and product classification. You will gain in-depth knowledge of food, drug, and natural health product (NHP) labelling laws, ensuring compliance with CFIA, Health Canada, and Competition Bureau requirements. You will learn how to develop compliant packaging, create bilingual labels, and navigate ingredient listing and allergen disclosure mandates. Specifically, this training covers compliance with bilingual language requirements, environmental sustainability standards, nutritional and health claims, and consumer information standards essential for accurate product representation.
Beyond compliance theory, the program offers practical strategies for navigating packaging regulations, including net quantity declaration, extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, and sustainable labelling best practices. You will also explore digital compliance innovations, such as QR code-based disclosures, blockchain for product traceability, and AI-driven labelling audits, ensuring your organization stays ahead of regulatory trends.
Furthermore, you will gain critical insights into regional regulatory disparities, including Quebec’s French-language packaging laws, ensuring seamless adaptation to provincial and federal compliance mandates. You will develop the skills necessary to align marketing claims with legal requirements, manage regulatory audits, and implement compliance strategies that support long-term business success.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Certification in Canada Packaging & Labelling Regulatory Compliance. enhancing your professional credentials and amplifying your expertise in the vital area of packaging and labelling compliance. This industry-recognized certification will provide you with lifelong validity and will distinguish you as an expert in ensuring compliance with ethical packaging and labelling standards.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Canadian Regulatory Compliance
- Food Labelling Regulations
- Drug Labelling Compliance
- Natural Health Product (NHP) Labelling
- Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act (CPLA) Compliance
- Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) Compliance
- Food and Drugs Act (FDR) Compliance
- Competition Act & Misleading Advertising Prevention
- Bilingual Labelling & Official Languages Act Compliance
- Quebec-Specific Labelling Regulations
- Net Quantity Declaration & Measurement Accuracy
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance
- Sustainability & Green Labelling Compliance
- Regulatory Audits & Inspections Readiness
- Preventive Control Plan (PCP) Development
- Product Recall Management & Corrective Action Planning
- Deceptive Marketing & Fraud Prevention
- Restricted & Voluntary Claims Compliance
- Digital & QR Code-Based Labelling
- Blockchain for Product Traceability
- Labelling & Packaging Risk Management
- Consumer Protection & Compliance Strategies
- Marketing Claims & Advertising Law Compliance
- Weights & Measures Regulations Mastery
- Compliance Documentation & Reporting
- Stakeholder & Regulatory Body Engagement
- Packaging & Labelling Enforcement Risk Mitigation
- AI & Automation in Regulatory Compliance
- International Labelling & Trade Compliance
- Future Trends in Labelling & Packaging Regulation
Your Faculty Director
Dr. Donald E. Buckingham is a distinguished authority in food law with over 35 years of expertise as a lawyer, administrative tribunal chair, law school professor, and policy researcher. As a pioneer in Canadian food law, he has significantly influenced the legal landscape through his extensive teaching, research, and consultation work. He has authored key volumes in Halsbury’s Laws of Canada and has served as a consultant on complex legal and policy issues for government bodies, industry groups, and international organizations.
Dr. Buckingham is a prominent voice at international forums, delving into the nuances of food labeling laws and advocating for sustainable food practices. His presentations and papers, which cover topics from the implications of international food regulations to the role of biotechnology in agriculture, reflect his deep understanding of the sector. Inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2021, Dr. Buckingham’s lifelong dedication to the agricultural and food community is evident.
Canada Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations and Compliance Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Master Canada’s Packaging and Labelling Regulations: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Canada’s regulatory requirements for packaging and labelling across food, drugs, natural health products (NHPs), and general consumer goods.
- Ensure Compliance with Mandatory Label Elements: Learn to identify and apply key labelling elements, including ingredient listings, allergen disclosures, and net quantity declarations.
- Navigate Bilingual Labelling Requirements: Understand the Official Languages Act and Quebec’s French-language packaging laws to develop fully compliant bilingual labels.
- Prevent Greenwashing and Misleading Claims: Explore Canada’s Competition Act and environmental sustainability standards to ensure marketing claims align with legal requirements.
- Develop Sustainable Packaging Strategies: Learn how to comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and implement best practices for sustainable packaging and labelling.
- Align with CFIA, Health Canada, and Competition Bureau Regulations: Gain in-depth knowledge of the Food and Drugs Act (FDR), Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), and Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) to maintain full regulatory compliance.
- Utilize Digital Compliance Innovations: Discover emerging technologies, such as QR-code-based disclosures, blockchain for product traceability, and AI-driven labelling audits.
- Understand Nutritional and Health Claims Compliance: Learn to navigate restrictions on voluntary and mandatory health and nutritional claims to avoid regulatory violations.
- Manage Regulatory Audits and Risk Assessments: Develop essential skills for handling compliance inspections, responding to regulatory inquiries, and mitigating labelling risks.
- Ensure Accuracy in Product Classification and Consumer Information Standards: Learn to correctly classify products under Canadian regulatory frameworks to ensure accurate representation and compliance.
Certification in Canada Packaging & Labelling Regulatory Compliance
Upon successfully attending this program, you will be awarded with the Certification in Canada Packaging & Labelling Regulatory Compliance that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This certification is industry-recognized with lifelong validity.
Globally recognized and highly regarded, this certification will elevate your professional credentials and validate your expertise in navigating the intricacies involved in consumer packaging and labelling compliance in Canada. Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, this program has been independently accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets the highest standards of continuing professional development principles.
Pricing & Registration
Canada
Dates: 8 - 9 Oct 2025
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)
11:00am - 6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 05 Aug 2025 | By 16 Sep 2025 | After 16 Sep 2025 | |
| Canada Delegates | CAD 1,895 | CAD 2,095 | CAD 2,195 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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