This information has been prepared by the Retail Food Program for the restaurant and food service industry as an aid in interpreting the requirements of Section 5 of the federal Food and Drugs Act , and other federal legislation which impacts on the advertising and labelling of food.
Many provinces have their own regulations applying to the operation of restaurants.
Restaurant and food service operators should also familiarize themselves with these regulations. We encourage you to study this material so that you may understand how misrepresentation occurs and how to avoid it in your own business. For easy reference, we suggest that you file these information sheets in a folder or binder. Overview As the Agency charged with administering the fraud provisions of the Food and Drugs Act , the Canadian Food Inspection Agency aims to prevent deceptive practices in restaurants. This means that any claim made in connection with food offered for sale must be true and accurate.