CFIA: Update on Compliance Timelines for Greenhouse Cucumber Standards
January 2, 2024 | 1 min to read
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the compliance deadline for updating grades and labels on greenhouse miniature seedless cucumbers and greenhouse long seedless cucumbers until December 31, 2025. Initially set for January 6, 2024, this extension allows regulated parties additional time to comply with requirements outlined in the Canadian Grade Compendium. After January 1, 2026, the previous grade standards will no longer apply, necessitating adherence to the new regulations.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the compliance timelines for updating grades and labels for greenhouse miniature seedless cucumbers and greenhouse long seedless cucumbers.
On July 7, 2023, the CFIA published a Notice to industry on changes to the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables. Regulated parties had until January 6, 2024 to bring labels and advertising into compliance.
The CFIA has extended the transition period to end on December 31, 2025. As of January 1, 2026, the previous grade requirements will cease to apply, and all regulated parties must comply with the new requirements.
Consult the notice to industry. Questions or concerns can be sent to cfia.labellingconsultation-etiquetage.acia@inspection.gc.ca.