Tag Archives food safety
On-farm cost-sharing program quickly taken up by producers
Farmers say the program has helped them to keep operations up-to-date and more able to adapt
Action finally in sight on CFIA modernization
Changes were first promised more than five years ago but were derailed by a federal election
China busts gang selling expired dairy products
New guidelines for community suppers published
Manitoba’s chief public health inspector hopes to silence the critics who say food safety rules are too prohibitive
NFU opposes ground beef irradiation
Irradiation will allow large companies to benefit from regulation and puts up another barrier to smaller packers, the NFU says
Canadian farmers can’t ignore public engagement
More than 93 per cent of Canadians admit to knowing little or nothing about how their food is produced
Industry applauds Canada-U.S. food safety deal but seeks details
The agreement covers existing programs, but both countries are in the process of developing new standards
Brush up on regulations to ensure a smooth market season
Do you know what is required when selling your product at the local farmers’ market?
Canada, U.S. to collaborate on food safety controls
Massive CFIA regulatory overhaul back in gear
Mandate letters for ministers stress food safety, making move no surprise, say industry insiders