Advocacy

• We’re advocating to reduce red tape and create a regulatory system that is efficient, predictable, and proportionate to risk.

Save Our Supplements by CHFA is a campaign in response to regulatory changes impacting the natural health product (NHP) industry.

Regulating CBD under the Natural Health Products Regulations enhances accessibility to regulated CBD-containing products in Canada and growth opportunities for the industry.

Find out the actions CHFA is taking to advocate for supplemented foods in Canada and support industry growth.

Find out how CHFA is advocating for the food industry to encourage growth and innovation in Canada.

Learn how CHFA is working with government to create a regulatory framework for plant-based food in Canada.

Find out how CHFA is working with the Canadian government on the labelling of recycled content and developing a plastics registry for industry to achieve sustainability targets.

CHFA is advocating for updated CFIA labelling rules to allow <0.5% ABV beverages to be called “non-alcoholic,” aligning with global standards and supporting consumer clarity, public health, and industry growth.

• CHFA supports truthful non-GMO labelling. We oppose removing gene editing from the definition, which would undermine “non-GMO” claims and consumer choice. Our advocacy includes research, policy engagement, education, and coalition building to ensure transparency, integrity, and trust in product labels.