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Listeria: Health Canada Updates RTE Policy

Cat Links Canada, Food Safety, International, Regulations Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 TAG

As a widespread pathogen that can grow at refrigeration temperatures and survive in food processing plants for months to years, Listeria monocytogenes is a seriousContinue readingListeria: Health Canada Updates RTE Policy

Listeria: A Global Issue with Varied Regulatory Controls

Cat Links Canada, Food Safety, Regulations Posted on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 TAG

One of the top pathogens of concern in the U.S. for food adulteration is Listeria, for which the FDA developed draft guidance for Control ofContinue readingListeria: A Global Issue with Varied Regulatory Controls

CFIA Update For Operators Of Establishments That Export “Medium-Risk” Products To China

Cat Links Canada, International Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 TAG

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,Continue readingCFIA Update For Operators Of Establishments That Export “Medium-Risk” Products To China

Best Practices for the SFCR-Required Recall Simulation

Cat Links Canada, International Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 TAG

While most Canadian food producers know that they are required by the SFCR to have a documented recall procedure, many do not realize that theyContinue readingBest Practices for the SFCR-Required Recall Simulation

Mexico Organic Equivalency Increases Shopper Options and Industry Markets

Cat Links Canada, International Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 TAG

If you are a certified organic food producer in Canada, your products can now be sold and labelled as organic in Mexico as well. OnContinue readingMexico Organic Equivalency Increases Shopper Options and Industry Markets

What the US Traceability Rule Means for Canada

Cat Links Canada, International Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 TAG

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,Continue readingWhat the US Traceability Rule Means for Canada

Canada’s Labour Shortage Having Significant Agribusiness Impact

Cat Links Canada, International Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 TAG

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 staffingContinue readingCanada’s Labour Shortage Having Significant Agribusiness Impact

CFIA Maintains Flexibility in Cattle Transport Compromise

Cat Links Canada, International, Regulations, Supply Chain Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 TAG

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)Continue readingCFIA Maintains Flexibility in Cattle Transport Compromise

The Consequences of Foreign Facility Inspection Refusals

Cat Links Food Safety, International, Regulations Posted on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 TAG

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’tsContinue readingThe Consequences of Foreign Facility Inspection Refusals

Class-Action Lawsuits Underscore Importance of Prevention

Cat Links Canada, Food Recall, Food Safety, International, Retail / Restaurants Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 TAG

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 millionContinue readingClass-Action Lawsuits Underscore Importance of Prevention

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