On February 6, 2026, the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) assumed responsibility to manage the Canadian Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grade Requirements (FFVGR). It outlines the grade requirements for certain fresh fruit and vegetables sold in Canada. Access to this document is now available on the DRC’s website, www.fvdrc.com/ffv-flf.

The FFVGR does not include grade requirements for apples, onions, and potatoes, which are being retained by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Those requirements are found in the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables held by the CFIA.

As the designated responsible third party for FFVGR, DRC is committed to stakeholder engagement and transparency in reviewing and implementing updates. DRC will lead and coordinate a process to periodically review and amend specific requirements or create new standards as the need arises.

DRC encourages all members and stakeholders with an interest in the FFVGR to visit the website and subscribe to receive updates related to the FFVGR, including notices of proposed amendments and public consultations.

DRC, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC)and CFIA have worked together for many years to achieve this milestone transfer, which was enabled through a regulatory amendment. DRC thanks the CPMA, FVGC, the numerous individual industry participants and the CFIA for their valuable contributions to this initiative.

Source:  Dispute Resolution Corporation February 6, 2026 member note