Quality & Compliance

Quality & Compliance

Canadian Standards. International Recognition.

Our commitment to quality means you receive maple syrup that meets the highest standards — every shipment, every time. Canadian maple syrup regulations are among the strictest in the world.

Quality Assurance Standards

How we ensure consistent quality for every shipment

Canadian Maple Products Regulations

The gold standard in maple syrup quality

Canada's Maple Products Regulations set strict standards for maple syrup production, grading, and labeling. These regulations are enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Key requirements include:

Available Certifications

Additional certifications may be available upon request. Please specify requirements when requesting a quote.

Our Inspection Process

Every shipment is verified before it leaves Canada

Source Verification

Product origin and producer credentials verified before purchase

Quality Testing

Grade confirmation through density, color, and taste evaluation

Documentation

Complete paperwork including certificates of analysis and origin

Final Inspection

Pre-shipment inspection ensures product meets order specifications

Quality You Can Trust

Request a quote and learn more about our quality assurance process. We provide full documentation with every shipment.

Canadian Federal Grading

Every drum is graded under Canada's Maple Products Regulations (SOR/2016-308), enforced by the CFIA. Syrup must measure 66.0–68.9 °Brix and is classified into four colour classes — Golden, Amber, Dark, and Very Dark — using light transmittance at 560 nm. Bulk containers over 5 litres carry zero tolerance for grade deviation.

Independent Inspection

Before shipment, every lot is sampled and assessed by an accredited third-party inspector. Testing covers density (refractometer), colour class (spectrophotometer), flavour profile, and absence of defects. Inspection results are valid for four months, and a Certificate of Analysis accompanies each shipment.

Food Safety Compliance

Processing facilities operate under HACCP-based preventive control plans as required by Canada's Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Critical control points include evaporator temperature, filtration, and hot-pack sealing. Facilities are registered with the CFIA and subject to routine audits.

Complete Traceability

Each 205 L drum carries a unique lot code linking it back to the producing region, harvest season, and processing date. Combined with our commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, buyers receive an unbroken chain-of-custody record from sugar bush to warehouse.

Organic Certification

Certified organic syrup is available upon request, verified by accredited bodies recognized under the Canada Organic Regime. Certification is accepted by USDA NOP, EU organic regulations, and the JAS standard, enabling seamless import clearance in North America, Europe, and Japan.

Consistent Supply

Our sourcing network spans Québec's regulated production system, backed by the PPAQ Strategic Reserve — a buffer stock of over 100 million pounds. This mechanism guarantees supply continuity even in below-average harvest years, giving procurement teams confidence in multi-year planning.

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