Canada Food Safety Testing Market

Canada Food Safety Testing Market Overview:

The Canada food safety testing market size reached USD 506.7 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 757.0 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing significant rise in Canada food safety testing market share driven by the implementation of stringent regulatory requirements and food safety standards, rising incidences of foodborne illnesses and outbreaks that necessitate robust testing protocols, and heightening consumer awareness and demand for safe and high-quality food products.

Canada Food Safety Testing Market Analysis:

• Major Drivers: Stringent government regulations increased foodborne illness outbreaks, and rising consumer awareness drive demand for advanced food safety testing to ensure compliance, public health, and brand protection across supply chains.
• Key Market Trends: Some of the key Canada food safety testing market trends, the adoption of rapid testing methods, automation, blockchain for traceability, and growing preference for non-genetically modified organisms (GMO) and organic labeling are shaping the evolving landscape of food safety testing in Canada.
• Market Challenges: High testing costs, complex regulatory environment, limited skilled personnel, and the need to test diverse food matrices present hurdles to efficient and scalable food safety testing implementation.
• Market Opportunities: Expanding export markets, technological innovations, increased investments in food safety infrastructure, and rising demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) and packaged foods create growth potential for testing service providers in Canada food safety testing market analysis.

Canada Food Safety Testing Market Trends:

Regulatory Compliance and Standards

The Canadian government has some of the strict regulation policies in the world mainly enforced by agencies like the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in terms of food safety where robust testing is conducted for safety. During the 2020-2021 year, the CFIA tested more than 20,000 samples of food to check for compliance with the food safety regulations that help to avoid the occurrence of diseases. Every year, Canada alone experiences about 4 million incidents of diseases and testing plays an important role to check and contain the disease from spreading. This awareness among consumers to only buy products that are safe for consumption as is evident by a survey that showed that 72% of Canadians remain very concerned with the safety of the food that they eat. This fosters market expansion and emphasizes the importance of effective testing strategies. As a result, the role of the CFIA in monitoring and enforcing food safety standards is central to the government’s effort to build confidence and ensure the welfare of the consuming public in the diverse food sector in Canada.

Rising Public Health Concerns

The situation with foodborne illnesses is gradually worsening in Canada, which underlines the need to introduce more efficient tests. For instance, the Public Health Agency of Canada reports that there are about 4 million cases of illnesses, which clearly indicate the importance of the aspect of public health. Testing is equally important to quickly and efficiently isolate advent pathogens and contaminants in foods to reduce the incidence of epidemics and associated health hazards to the population. Through exercising standard compliance, regulatory organizations such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) guarantee compliance with safety standards in the flow of foods through the chain. This approach does serve to protect the health of consumers and helps to enhance society’s trust in the food items that they consume. This analysis reveals that offering recurrent attention and maintaining high standards of testing procedures are critical in controlling the effects of foodborne pathogens, about which, the regulation authorities play the most crucial role in food safety in Canada.

Heightening Consumer Awareness and Demand

Growing consumer awareness about food safety issues is significantly influencing Canada food safety testing market growth. According to recent data from Health Canada, there are approximately 4.4 million cases of foodborne illness reported annually in Canada. This stark statistic underscores the critical need for rigorous testing and compliance with food safety standards to prevent outbreaks and protect public health. Consumers are increasingly seeking assurances of quality and safety, prompting manufacturers and retailers to prioritize compliance with regulatory requirements and invest in rigorous testing protocols. This shift in consumer behavior fosters market growth for certified safe food products and underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in the food industry. As such, businesses are compelled to align with these expectations to maintain consumer trust and meet regulatory expectations in Canada's evolving market landscape.

Latest News and Developments:

• In April 2025, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) introduced the “Food Recalls Unwrapped” social media campaign to educate consumers on accurately identifying recalled food products. The initiative urges people to check brand names, product details, sizes, and container codes before discarding items. By clarifying recall procedures, CFIA aims to reduce unnecessary food waste and ensure only affected products are removed from circulation.
• In March 2025, Bio-Rad Laboratories introduced the XP-Design Assay Salmonella Serotyping Solution, a real-time PCR-based tool for rapid and precise detection of Salmonella in food and environmental samples. Featuring specific primers and fluorescent probes, it enables fast identification of serotypes post-screening. The ready-to-use assay enhances outbreak response and food safety monitoring, offering high specificity and reduced cross-reactivity, reinforcing Bio-Rad’s commitment to reliable, advanced food safety testing.
• In March 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released a comprehensive food safety testing notice to address various concerns related to food products.
• In June 2024, Neogen Corporation launched the Petrifilm® Automated Feeder, designed to streamline microbial testing in high-volume food safety labs. Integrated with the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced, the system automates feeding and colony counting of up to 300 plates in 33 minutes. This innovation significantly reduces manual work—from 4 hours to 1 minute—enhancing productivity, data accuracy, and lab capacity to meet rising food safety testing demands.
• In September 2023, Tahini products were recalled in Canada following Salmonella contamination detected through testing.

Canada Food Safety Testing Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, food tested, and technology.

Type Insights:

• Pathogen
• Genetically Modified Organism
• Allergen
• Chemical and Toxin
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes pathogen, genetically modified organism, allergen, chemical and toxin, and others.

Food Tested Insights:

• Meat and Meat Products
• Dairy and Dairy Products
• Cereals, Grains, and Pulses
• Processed Food
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the food tested have also been provided in the report. This includes meat and meat products, dairy and dairy products, cereals, grains, and pulses, processed food, and others.

Technology Insights:

• Immunoassay-based
• PCR-based Assay
• Agar Culturing
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology. This includes immunoassay-based, PCR-based assay, agar culturing, and others.

Regional Insights: 

• Ontario
• Quebec
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Canada Food Safety Testing Market Report Coverage:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Canada food safety testing market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Canada food safety testing market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Canada food safety testing industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.