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Exporting Turkish baklava to Canada
What a buyer in Canada needs to know before importing Turkish baklava: the regime that applies, how the label must read, how it ships and which lines sell.
At a glance
| Regime | CFIA under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. |
|---|---|
| Labelling language | English and French, both mandatory |
| Certification | Halal certification is used commercially rather than required by regulation. |
| Route | Reefer container to Montreal or Toronto, usually transhipped. |
| Peak season | Ramadan, Eid and the December gifting season. |
| Terms | FOB Mersin or Iskenderun · EXW Kahramanmaras |
| Frozen | 12 months at -18 C |
What applies
CFIA under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. The importer needs an SFC licence and a preventive control plan.
How the label must read
Nutrition Facts table, ingredient list and allergen declaration — bilingual, in both English and French.
Labelling language: English and French, both mandatory
Certification
Halal certification is used commercially rather than required by regulation.
How it ships
Reefer container to Montreal or Toronto, usually transhipped.
Who buys it
Ethnic grocery, frozen dessert retail and hotel banqueting.
When it sells
Ramadan, Eid and the December gifting season.
Our range for Canada
Baklava for CanadaCream Filled for CanadaSignature Shapes for CanadaRolled for CanadaGreen Cut for CanadaKadayif for Canada
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Sobiyet
Şöbiyet Cream Filled
Closed Sobiyet with Pistachio
Fıstıklı Kapalı Şöbiyet Cream FilledRegulatory notes are the stable, well-established requirements for this category and are not legal advice. Confirm the current position with your customs broker before a first shipment.
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