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 | | Addressing the issue of the safety of the packaging materials, Part B, Division 23 of the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), entitled, "Food Packaging Materials," applies to packaging material for all types of foods, including alcoholic beverages. |
 | | Addressing the issue of the labelling of the packaging materials, the general requirements of the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (CPLA) and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations (CPLR) are also applicable to the packaging of alcoholic beverages. |
 | | Prudent exporters of alcohol packaging materials to Canada should thus ensure that their products comply with local requirements, depending on where such products will be marketed. |
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