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New Saskatchewan regulations to protect livestock health
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock programs will soon begin requiring applicants to have a Premises Identification number to participate
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CFIA proposes animal transportation regulation changes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s draft amendments were published in the Canada Gazette in December
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Canada files request to impose $3 billion worth of tariffs on U.S.
Government asks WTO to authorize punitive measures against U.S. goods
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CFIA postpones deregulation of container sizes
Decision to be delayed due to objections from processors
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Fighting fraud
Ernst & Young checklist to assess risks in your organization
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Palm oil logo launched in bid to raise global awareness
The RSPO details plans to boost use of certified sustainable palm oil worldwide
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CFIA to Boost Beef Grading System
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the use of a digital imaging system for beef grading, made by Germany’s e+v Technology. The move is the first major advancement in the Canadian grading system since the computer vision system…
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U.S. senator’s bill calls for recall overhaul
A U.S. senator has introduced new legislation that will overhaul the way food recall notifications are distributed. New York democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Consumer Recall Notification Act would ensure that consumers and health workers know when food recalls are made.…
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Managing Product Recalls
There is a global legislators’ move towards greater enforcement of accountability to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of consumer products, which may be attributed to numerous product recalls with public safety concerns in recent years. The Government of Canada is evaluating…
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CFIA updates listeria testing procedures
In late February, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) updated the Manual of Procedures on Listeria. The result was tougher listeria testing rules for ready-to-eat (RTE) meat plants. The changes took effect April 1. Main changes The main changes are:…
