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CFIA Update on Simulated Meat and Poultry Proposal

Posted on August 6, 2021

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently released a report on feedback it received during its consultation with stakeholders and consumers regarding its proposal to develop guidelines for simulated meat

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Canada Expands Use of Fines for Food Safety Noncompliance

Posted on May 6, 2019

Under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act and Regulations (AAAMPR), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) may issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) as an enforcement measure to

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CFIA Launches DNA-based Projects to Boost Fruit Plant Trade

Posted on August 17, 2017

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) oversees food safety, animal health and plant health regulatory programs in Canada. The CFIA works with federal, provincial and territorial science organizations, industry, universities

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Canadian Study Identifies Off-Label Meat in 1 in 5 Sausages

Posted on August 7, 2017

Funded by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), University of Guelph researchers have conducted the first-ever Canadian study examining sausage mislabeling. The study examined 100 sausages that were labeled

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CFIA Launches New Online Consultation to Streamline Regs Between Canada and U.S.

Posted on July 10, 2017

The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) is a joint initiative between Canada and the United States that facilitates regulatory cooperation between the two countries and aims to enhance economic

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