The Food and Drugs Act (the Act) is a key piece of legislation in Canada, governing the production, import, export, transportation across provinces, and sale of various products, including food, drugs, cosmetics, and contraceptive device. Originally enacted in 1920, it underwent its most recent revision on June 22, 2023.

The Act encompasses provisions that define these products, set forth general safety requirements for cosmetics, and confer inspectors with the authority to conduct inspections at production sites, perform sampling, and seize products.

Contents

1 - Short Title

2 - Interpretation and Application

3 - PART I - Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics and Devices

• 3 - General

• 4 - Food

• 8 - Drugs

• 16 - Cosmetics

• 19 - Devices

• 21.1 - Therapeutic Products

• 21.9 - Advanced Therapeutic Products

22 - PART II - Administration and Enforcement

• 22 - Inspection, Seizure and Forfeiture

• 27.1 - Removal, Forfeiture or Destruction of Unlawful Imports

• 27.3 - Preventive and Remedial Measures

• 28 - Analysis

• 29.1 - Power of the Minister

• 29.2 - Incorporation by Reference

• 30 - Regulations

• 30.1 - Interim Orders

• 30.2 - Marketing Authorizations

• 30.5 - Incorporation by Reference

• 30.61 - Fees

• 30.7 - Costs

• 31 - Offences and Punishment

• 37 - Exports

PARTS III AND IV - [Repealed, 1996, c. 19, s. 81]

SCHEDULE A

SCHEDULE A.1

SCHEDULE B

SCHEDULE C

SCHEDULE D

SCHEDULE E

SCHEDULE F

SCHEDULE G

SCHEDULE H