January 14, 2021

Safe Food For Canadians Licence Renewals

Some Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence holders will need to take action now to ensure they renew their licence before it expires. Some SFC licences expire on January 15, 2021 while others will expire in the days and weeks that follow.

If you have an SFC licence, it can be renewed online through your My CFIA account. It is recommended that you submit your request for renewal as soon as possible to allow sufficient processing time — up to 120 days before the expiry date of your licence. Your renewed SFC licence will be valid for two years from the original expiry date.

If your licence expires, your business will no longer be permitted to conduct licensed activities in accordance with the Safe Food for Canadians Act and may be subject to enforcement actions and removal from export eligibility lists. You will then need to apply for a new licence and be issued a new licence number, which may further disrupt your business activities including the ability to request export certification.

If you have any questions, or would like guidance on the renewal process, please reach out to Carson.