Product Quality

To ensure the quality of Canadian milk products, all producers must conform with Canadian regulations and Health Canada’s decisions regarding antibiotics, hormones and more.

Cows and Hormones

Are artificial growth hormones to increase cows' milk production allowed in Canada? No. Growth hormones, such as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), have not been approved for use in Canada.

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Antibiotics

Are there antibiotics in milk? Dairy regulations in Canada are very clear. Milk undergoes strict testing to ensure its high quality, including the absence of antibiotic residue.
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Raw Milk

Does pasteurization destroy the nutritional properties of milk? Is it healthier to consume raw milk? Pasteurization has very little impact on the nutritional value of milk and is essential to preserve its safety.
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Portable Milk

Some milk products don’t require refrigeration. How is that possible? UHT pasteurization and aseptic packaging allow milk to be kept at room temperature.
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Organic Milk

Is organic milk healthier than conventional milk? No. Organic and conventional milk are nutritionally identical: they contain the same amount of calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients.
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The Maritime Dairy Industry Award

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