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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
No news this week! When referring to foods, the term “vegan” generally implies that ingredients of animal origin (meat, poultry, fish, seafood), including eggs and milk, are not part of the formulation [3]. Individuals allergic to animal proteins (e.g., milk, egg) may therefore perceive “vegan” labels as indicators of safety and use them to guide purchasing decisions. Information on the number of confirmed rabies cases in Canada has been updated to include August 2024. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are reminding people in Canada to think about food safety when handling imported raw Enoki mushrooms. Health Canada authorizes the use of maltogenic alpha-amylase (α-amylase) enzyme from a new source. It also modifies the List of permitted food enzymes with the new source. The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) now offers to companies in the plastic industry a certification based on the Canadian standard CAN/BNQ 3840-100 Recycled Plastic Content Products. Thanks to this certification, manufacturers ensure that the plastic material content claimed as part of the end products production process meets the calculation method that is standardized and harmonized throughout Canada.
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are encouraging all Manitobans to learn more about the important role that agriculture producers play in ensuring that our agri-food system remains diverse, safe and sustainable by attending at least one of the many events around the province celebrating the 10th annual Farm and Food Awareness Week P&H Milling Group, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, is building a new flour milling facility in Red Deer County, Alta., at a cost of $241 million. The facility is expected to generate up to 200 jobs. “These are very challenging times for B.C.’s tree-fruit growers and we are continuing to support them in getting their fruit to market as well as with cash in their pockets now,” said Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. A new perspective in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights flaws in the FDA’s GRAS process and calls for improvements by the Agency, noting that a failure to act may encourage State-led initiatives. A method of combatting Listeria monocytogenes has emerged out of Canada just as the Boar’s Head outbreak has become a tragedy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have granted GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status to INNEO, a food processing aid made to eliminate Listeria monocytogenes. Four petitions for policy changes — one from 2016 — have received final rulings from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The oldest petition was from the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) requesting that the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) amend its poultry products labeling regulations to define “free range” and amend the substantiation requirements for approval of the claim. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is refusing to answer questions about the inspectors and testing results involved in the Boar’s Head deli meats outbreak that has killed nine people. [/vc_message]
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery. A new plant is upcycling spent grains for a whole range of uses. [/vc_message]
Safety Share Everyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring that products being sold, whether new or used, are safe and meet current regulatory requirements. It is important to only sell items that are in good condition. Damaged articles should be discarded. Have an event you would like to share? Please send details to [email protected]. Join a free webinar to address issues around hybrid workplace risk management and workplace culture. Canadian Institute (CI) is pleased to announce that the 2nd Advanced Summit on Food Law and Regulation Canada will be returning to Mississauga, ON on September 25 – 26, 2024 The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual public meeting on September 24, 2024, and September 26, 2024, to provide an update on the FSIS Genomics and Cronobacter spp. in Powdered Infant Formula charges. Concurrent subcommittee meetings will be held on September 25, 2024, that will be open to the public to attend virtually. Attendance to all meetings is free but pre-registration by Wednesday, September 18, 2024, is requested. Brett Greenlee, the Key Accounts and Sales Manager at Trace Analytics, will lead a discussion covering all the basics of compressed air testing. Food Safety Magazine will host a webinar examining the “new” climate-related risks to food safety and exploring the critical responses required to resulting sourcing/supply challenges. GS1 Canada is back with a new series of free education webinars for small business owners. Whether you are new to barcodes or a long-time subscriber, we’ll help you meet trading partners’ requirements with our trusted tools and support.Advocacy
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