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Is mad honey legal in Canada?

Yes, but with restrictions.

Personal import tolerated. Commercial sale requires Novel Food approval from Health Canada.

Regulatory Body

Health Canada (Food Directorate); Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Statute

Food and Drugs Act; Novel Food Regulations (Div. 28, Part B of FDR)

Import Rules

Personal-use quantities are generally admitted. Commercial sale without Novel Food pre-market approval is not permitted.

Medical Claims

Strictly prohibited without Natural Health Product or drug approval. Health Canada has been particularly aggressive on this point.

Age Gate

19+ in most provinces; not federally mandated

Customs Posture

Personal imports (one or two jars) generally clear; commercial shipments without documentation may be refused

Enforcement History

Health Canada has flagged single-origin products in consumer advisories; no specific mad-honey retail enforcement documented to date

Carrier posture

Canada Post allowed

Personal quantities

UPS allowed