About Us

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) is committed to promoting growth and innovation in the manufacture and use of dairy products and components. Our Dairy Marketing Program provides support to both dairy product manufacturers and food processors. It facilitates access to the technical support and expertise required to develop new and innovative dairy and finished food products to bring them to market. Our valued partnerships with food science centres, universities, and industry associations help to reinforce our commitment to the 3 I's:

U.S. Pricing

Special Milk Class component prices for Classes 5(a) and 5(b) are calculated each month based on U.S. milk and dairy component prices (for Classes III and IV) announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Harmonized milk classification system

All milk utilization must be declared as per their final end-use. The Harmonized Milk Classification System (HMCS) defines under which class milk components used in the manufacture of a finished dairy product must be declared to comply with this policy. This classification is to be used by Provincial Marketing Boards and/or Provincial Regulatory Agencies to bill milk components.

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