EVENT POLICIES

CHFA NOW Toronto is open to individuals currently working within the natural health and organic products industry. The primary target audience for this show is individuals that sell or professionally recommend natural health products, specialty foods or organics directly to consumers.

Identification is required for all non-CHFA members to gain access to the conference and trade show. CHFA must be able to easily verify both of the following:

1. Your organization’s active involvement in the natural health product, organic or grocery industry.
2. Proof of your employment by said company

Multiple documents may be required to confirm registration category and required verification. Acceptable industry involvement verification includes, but is not limited to:

• Health care accreditation
• Marketing channels such as website and unique domain based e mail address
• Recent purchase orders from CHFA exhibitors

Acceptable proof of employment includes, but is not limited to:

• Business license
• Business Card with photo ID
• Health Care accreditation
• Pay stub (please protect your privacy by covering your SIN and deductions, etc.)

ON-SITE RULES & REGULATIONS

Badges are non-transferable and must be visible at all times

• All participants must wear their appropriate double-sided badge to be admitted to the trade show floor or conference sessions
• Single-sided badges are not valid
• All participants must be prepared to show proof of industry status along with photo ID, if requested
• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
• No wheeled carts or luggage will be allowed on the trade show floor
• Infants are not permitted in sessions
• Soliciting by attendees on the show floor is prohibited
• Please ask before you take. Not all products on display are intended as samples

Mask Requirement
Masks are not required at the show, however, we ask that you consider the comfort and health of others. Members of our community may be immuno-compromised, a caretaker or uncomfortable not wearing a mask at larger events. We encourage you to continue wearing a mask when social distancing is not possible.

Harassment and Discrimination
We are committed to providing a safe space for all attendees. Harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at any CHFA events and will result in immediate removal from the show floor and a permanent ban from all future CHFA events. We encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses any acts of harassment or discrimination to report it to the CHFA Member Kiosk or CHFA Booth.

Photography / Videography
The CHFA reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of the event for its own records, publicity and promotional purposes. In consideration of admission to CHFA Trade Show and Conference, the attendee or exhibitor hereby give permission in perpetuity to reproduce, copy, publish, or otherwise use his/her likeness and/or voice, whether in electronic or print media, as taken from the event or any material based upon or derived therefrom, or to refrain from so doing, in whole or in part, throughout the world.

Event Refund Policy
Trade show registration is non-refundable once registration is approved or, for pending registrations, less than 21 days' notice prior to the commencement of the conference and trade show. Upon submission of your registration, your details will be verified by CHFA. You will receive an official confirmation once your registration is approved (for non-members this is once industry and employment verification is reviewed.) CHFA reserves to itself the right to restrict entry to the show and/or conference to any individual. Any such person requested to leave the show and/or conference shall do so immediately on request, whether previously issued a badge permitting entry.

Canadian Health Food Association

1-800-661-4510

info@chfa.ca