During Canadian Innovation Week, the CFIA is pleased to announce that the following companies are receiving funding to develop their innovative concepts: Approximately $150,000 in grant funding to Precision Biomonitoring, in Guelph, Ontario, to develop a handheld device to detect bacterial foodborne hazards. Approximately $100,000 to Shaddari Inc., in Montreal, Quebec, to develop a computer … Read more
Following a review of existing import requirements, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing changes for commercial dogs under 8 months of age that are imported for breeding and resale end uses (which includes adoption) to improve compliance with humane transport and animal health requirements. The full release is available online. Call 343-549-2326.
Canada is committed to preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests through strong partnerships with neighbouring countries and the active participation of Canadians. Canada, the United States and Mexico are lighting up iconic monuments and landmarks in the colour green for the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). The “Plant Health Knows No Borders” … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is addressing the issue of food fraud so Canadians can be confident that the food they buy is accurately represented. As part of the Government of Canada’s work to tackle food fraud, the CFIA sampled and tested fish from domestic processors, importers, and retail establishments across Canada. According to the enhanced … Read more
Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Dr. Jaspinder Komal, working in collaboration with the United States’ CVO, Dr. Burke Healey, issued the following statement: “We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have reached another milestone in … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced that Canada is a step closer to being recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health as a negligible-risk country for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The Scientific Commission of the OIE has recommended to OIE delegates that Canada’s application to change its status from a controlled-risk country for BSE to one of … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing $162.6 million in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over the next five years and $40 million per year on an ongoing basis to maintain the integrity of Canada’s food safety system, protect the health of plants and animals to safeguard the food supply, and provide ongoing support to Canadian businesses in … Read more
Canada and the United Kingdom have reached an arrangement for trade of organic food. The United Kingdom – Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement came into effect on January 1, 2021. The arrangement allows organic products certified under the Canada Organic Regime or the UK organic system to be sold and labelled as organic in Canada and the UK. The … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is working to identify and mitigate risks in the food supply chain so that Canadians are protected from food misrepresentation, which is a common form of food fraud. As part of the CFIA’s food fraud program, between April 2019 and March 2020, the CFIA sampled and tested domestic and imported … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is launching a consultation on proposed updates to guidelines for industry on simulated meat, simulated poultry products and certain plant-based protein foods, and is encouraging industry and consumers alike to submit their views by December 3, 2020. The proposed updates to the guidelines seek to clarify what constitutes simulated meat or poultry … Read more
