nal partners. Most of the elements of the proposed beer standard were well supported by respondents, inclusive of breweries of all sizes; however, some elements received mixed support. Given that the maximum level of 4% residual sugar was a new approach for maintaining the integrity of beer, it generated considerable discussions among stakeholders. Analyses were conducted on specific styles of beer that were identified through the consultation as potentially exceeding the limit. based on domestic and imported product testing, most styles of beer have a percentage by weight of residual sugars in the final product of less than 4%.

The CFIA consulted targeted stakeholders and determined that there was sufficient support to proceed with establishing a limit in residual sugars and concluded that this requirement achieves its purpose of characterizing beer.

On July 28, 2017, an economic survey was also distributed to over 800 industry stakeholders to assist in developing the cost-benefit analysis for the proposed amendments to the beer compositio