myLaws

myLaws for starting and running a meat processing business in Ontario provides links to codes, standards, regulations, legislation and guidelines.

As legislation changes check eLaws for updates and get advice from the appropriate authority before making decisions.

Food Safety & Quality Act, 2001

The new Meat Inspection Regulation O. Reg. 31/05 under the Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 will modernize the regulatory framework that governs the province's meat inspection program. This new regulation will replace the existing Meat Inspection Regulation O. Reg. 632/92 under the Meat Inspection Act 1990.

Health Protection and Promotion Act 1990

The purpose of this Act is to provide for the organization and delivery of public health programs and services, the prevention of the spread of disease and the promotion and protection of the health of the people of Ontario. This regulation (O. Reg. 562) pertains to food premises. No person shall operate or maintain a food premise to which this Regulation applies except in accordance with this Regulation.

Ontario Building Code

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is responsible for the Ontario Building Code that regulates construction and building in Ontario.The MMAH provides information to through a number of publications.

If you have a questions about the Ontario Building Code and need an interpretation or find out more about appeals and approvals contact:

Building and Development Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay St. 2nd floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Telehone: 416.585.6666
fax: 416.585.7455
email: codeinfo@mah.gov.on.ca

You can subscribe to the Code News online newsletter for up to date information on:

  • New amendments to the Ontario Building Code
  • Code interpretations issued by the Building and Development Branch
  • The latest Decisions issued by the Building Code Commission
  • The latest Authorizations issued by the Building Materials Evaluation Commission
  • The latest Minister's Rulings
  • Seminars scheduled in your area
  • Building code courses scheduled in your area


Municipal Bylaws

Municipalities have local bylaws that you need to be aware of before building. For a list of municipal websites see the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Electrical, Technical and Safety Standards

Electrical Safety Authority
Electrical Safety Code
Legislation - Electricity Act, 1998
Regulation - Ontario regulation 10/02 (2002 Code) has amended Oreg 164/99 (1998 Code)

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
Regulation of boilers, pressure vessels, elevating devices, natural gas and propane equipment

Canadian Safety Association
A not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. They develop standards to enhance public safety and health.

Fire Safety in Existing Buildings

Employment Legislation

Health and Safety Legislation and Publications

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

 

 
 
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