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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

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Food that’s safe in Canada is now also considered safe in the U.S. and vice versa. That’s the bottom line after Canada and the United States have signed a food safety recognition agreement. It formally states the existing food safety systems of the two nations provide similar levels of protection to consumers. Farm and food
Irradiated ground beef, such as these burger patties, is expected to have a lower potential presence of harmful pathogens such as E. coli.
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Canadians to be consulted on irradiation of raw ground beef

Health Canada officials believe Canadians will be more open to the concept of irradiation of fresh 
and frozen raw beef, following a few highly visible outbreaks in recent years

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Health Canada will be consulting with Canadians as the next step in approving irradiation of fresh and frozen raw ground beef. “Canadians and stakeholders will be consulted on the proposed regulatory changes that would permit the irradiation of fresh and frozen raw beef through a 75-day consultation period, ending on Sept. 1, 2016,” said Karen
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An appetizing case for irradiation

Canada is at least a decade behind other countries in adopting this proven and safe technology

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When it comes to food, irradiation just does not sound all that appetizing. Visions of X-ray machines and the atomic bomb quickly come to mind and associating these images with food may not be compelling. Now that Health Canada is considering the use of food irradiation for beef products, the debate rages and most wonder
Atlantic salmon is one of the major species grown in aquaculture. (Troutlodge, Inc. photo courtesy ARS/USDA)
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Canada says GMO salmon safe for consumption

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Ottawa | Reuters — Canada approved a type of genetically modified salmon for sale, health officials said on Thursday, the first such animal to be cleared as safe for consumption in the country. The salmon was approved in the U.S. to be farmed for human consumption last year but has since been a source of
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PMRA once again upholds safety of 2,4-D

One of the earliest registered crop protection products, 2,4-D has been controversial

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After a three-year review, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency has again approved the use of the herbicide 2,4-D. Developed after the Second World War, the safety of the weed killer has been upheld in numerous reviews in Canada and elsewhere, despite repeated attacks on its use. PMRA will collect public comments on its decision until
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Crops

USDA clears Monsanto, Syngenta corn traits

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Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will no longer regulate a genetically-modified corn developed by Monsanto to resist dicamba herbicide, the agency said on Wednesday. The move by the agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), means it can now be planted without permits or any additional regulatory oversight from

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