Listeria: Health Canada Updates RTE Policy
As a widespread pathogen that can grow at refrigeration temperatures and survive in food processing plants for months to years, Listeria monocytogenes is a serious
Category: International
Listeria: A Global Issue with Varied Regulatory Controls
One of the top pathogens of concern in the U.S. for food adulteration is Listeria, for which the FDA developed draft guidance for Control of
CFIA Update For Operators Of Establishments That Export “Medium-Risk” Products To China
Canadian establishments exporting “medium-risk” food products are required to update and complete their registration(s) in CIFER by submitting an “Application for Modification” by April 30,
Best Practices for the SFCR-Required Recall Simulation
While most Canadian food producers know that they are required by the SFCR to have a documented recall procedure, many do not realize that they
Mexico Organic Equivalency Increases Shopper Options and Industry Markets
If you are a certified organic food producer in Canada, your products can now be sold and labelled as organic in Mexico as well. On
What the US Traceability Rule Means for Canada
While both Canada and the US require the food industry to be able to track food and ingredients one step forward and one step back,
Canada’s Labour Shortage Having Significant Agribusiness Impact
Labour shortages are not a new issue in Canada, but the issue has been exacerbated in recent years with agri-businesses facing some significant worker staffing
CFIA Maintains Flexibility in Cattle Transport Compromise
Earlier this year, the new CFIA animal transport regulations went into effect, reducing the maximum cattle transport confinement interval without food, water and rest (FWR)
The Consequences of Foreign Facility Inspection Refusals
Whether you are a foreign supplier of food to the U.S. or you import food or ingredients, there are a number of dos and don’ts
Class-Action Lawsuits Underscore Importance of Prevention
In 2017, E. coli-contaminated Canadian flour products were recalled having sickened at least 28 people; three years later the implicated company is paying $1.5 million
