Category Archives: Regulatory

Advocacy California introduces AB 418 to prohibit 5 substances, including titanium dioxide California is proposing to adopt changes to its Health and Safety Code. SECTION 1. Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 109025) is added to Part 3 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, to read: CHAPTER  17.… Read More

Advocacy Claims on food labels and what to expect when using the Ask CFIA option We submitted a query through the Ask CFIA portal requesting guidance or any information on using “detox” and “adaptogen” claims on food labels. We are seeing an interesting mix of claims on food labels that… Read More

Advocacy Request for comments on Guidelines on the Use of Technology to Provide Food Information These guidelines apply to food information that is accessed using technology via a reference on a prepackaged food’s label or labelling. For the purposes of this document, technology refers to any electronic or digital means,… Read More

Advocacy Canada and Ontario making significant enhancements for the food supply system The governments have negotiated a Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) for Ontario that will see upwards of $1.77 billion in support for the agri-food sector over the life of the agreement. Through Sustainable CAP, $569 million will… Read More

Advocacy FPCSC appointed as resource provider for Eagle Certification Group Eagle Certification Group has created a value-added service through the Resource Provider Program (RPP) database search and now lists Food Preventive Control Services Canada Inc. as a resource for its clients. FPCSC endorses Eagle as a preferred accreditation and certification… Read More

Advocacy Start of CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative in Canada February 20, 2023 is the first day of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative in Canada. This annual awareness and outreach effort aims to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers and… Read More

Advocacy Food Manufacturer Fined $100,000 After Worker Injured by Unguarded Machinery worker was severely injured by unguarded equipment. The employer failed to ensure machinery was guarded to prevent access to its pinch point, as required by Ontario Regulation 851, Section 25. Workplace Injury Results in $50,000 Fine for Toronto Industrial… Read More

Advocacy Should I test my product? A question we receive quite often is why should I test my product when I’m following what my competitors say and do? This is an excellent question, and the answer will be yes you need to test, even for simple issues like net weight… Read More

Advocacy Small business operators – interested in having someone advocate for you? A number of small business operators have expressed an interest in establishing a not-for-profit trade association to represent them in dealings with Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Environment and Climate Change Canada and Natural Resources… Read More

Advocacy The cost of a recall Although many recalls will carry no penalties from government agencies, they are nonetheless very expensive. The costs will increase based on the level of preparedness and damage to supplier or brand reputation that results. There are also hidden costs to consider; including a possibility… Read More