Does anyone know or can they direct me to the regs regarding importing food from uk? Family want to send us stuff but worried Customs will impound.

ie cheese spices chocolate etc etc

Might be here somewhere?
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/menu-e.html
I dont imagine there would be a problem as long as its not alcohol or tobacco, doesn't have dirt on it, and is for private consumption? If its worth more than $60 you will pay tax/duty, even if marked as a gift. If its not marked as a gift tax/duty starts at $20


http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/o...es/laws-e.html


Allowed into Canada.
All items must be clean and free of pests, soil and roots.

Cheese
Except if packed in whey.
20 kg/person to a maximum of $20.

Baby formula
Commercially packaged

Seeds
Small seed: 500 g/person,
Large seed (such as beans): 5 kg

Cut flowers
Except coniferous foliage/green cones.
Must not be for propagation.

Fresh fruits: tropical
250 kg/person

Fruits and vegetables: frozen, canned or dried
20 kg/person

Some fresh vegetables
Root crops are regulated.

Herbs, spices, tea, coffee, condiments
Allowed

Bakery goods, candies, etc.
Except those containing meat

Fish and seafood
All species except puffer fish and Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir)

Leather goods and skins
Fully tanned hides and skins

Wood, carvings
Must be free of bark, insects