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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5, 2024
As the plant-based food industry continues to grow along with consumer demand for these foods, the Government of Canada is working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a 90-day consultation on proposed guidance for how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has noticed that a significant number of importers of manufactured foods have chosen “infant foods” as a sub-commodity on their Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence, even though they are not importing them. CFIA would like to provide guidance on when it is appropriate to include this sub-commodity on your SFC licence. This notification is to inform you of the publication on July 31, 2024 of the Order to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) applying the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to three substances; oxirane, [(2-propenyloxy)methyl]- (also known as allyl glycidyl ether (AGE), Chemical Abstract Registry Number 106-92-3), oxirane, [(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]- (also known as o-cresol glycidyl ether (o-CGE), Chemical Abstract Registry Number 2210-79-9), and 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris(oxiranylmethyl)- (also known as triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC), Chemical Abstract Registry Number 2451-62-9), in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proud to mark Tree Check Month this August. This annual campaign urges Canadians to thoroughly inspect trees and plants in their backyards, gardens, parks, and vehicles for invasive pests. Drug Shortages Canada has reported a shortage of ALLERJECT® auto-injectors in Canada due to supply constraints. This shortage impacts both the 0.3mg and 0.15mg doses. We contacted Valeo, the Canadian distributor for ALLERJECT, to learn more about the supply constraints and the impact to Canadians. August 3, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
Alberta is funding a study to receive recommendations on how the province can best support its seven regional agricultural societies. Saskatchewan is proud to join with other provinces across Canada in proclaiming August 3, 2024, as Food Day Canada. The day is an opportunity to celebrate Canada’s producers, processors, chefs, researchers and home cooks. The continued heat and lack of moisture has accelerated crop advancement throughout the province. With the current conditions crops throughout many regions are stressed, causing yield potential to further decline this week. The Province is funding more seats for Nova Scotians who want to study to become a veterinarian. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued a comprehensive proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. This is the culmination of FSIS’ three-year effort to reevaluate their strategy for controlling Salmonella rates in poultry and protect American consumers from foodborne illness linked to consumption of poultry products. Animal challenge studies completed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists show that infecting dairy cows with the H5N1 virus in a laboratory setting can trigger clinical signs of disease similar to those of naturally infected animals on dairy farms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have documented the absence of infection by Trichinella, a parasite that once posed a major food safety risk in the commercial pork supply. ARS and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted a national survey by sampling 3.2 million pigs raised under the U.S. Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) program and found zero animals infected with Trichinella. These results are consistent with international food safety guidelines for Trichinella to be considered a negligible risk for public health. Build trust, foster a collaborative approach and keep monitoring food supply: these principles are among the latest set of recommendations published by the expert group to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities putting at risk food supply chains. Today’s publication sets a general framework of measures and preventive actions to be taken, common to all members and observers. The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) reported that the number of incidents involving a global food safety network increased slightly in the final quarter of 2023. Safety Share From camping and swimming to backyard barbecues and outdoor festivals and concerts, safety is a key ingredient for enjoying the season responsibly. Follow these suggestions to make the most of your summer while keeping safety at the forefront of your plans. Have an event you would like to share? Please send details to [email protected]. ChemEdge is a conference and trade show tailored for the chemical distribution channel. It provides training and education on issues important to chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service support companies. 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 Brett Greenlee, the Key Accounts and Sales Manager at Trace Analytics, will lead a discussion covering all the basics of compressed air testing.Advocacy
Canadian Federal News
Unfortunately, Valeo has advised that this supply constraint will not be a temporary issue, and ALLERJECT is likely to be indefinitely out of supply once the current stock runs out.
“Today marks the 21st anniversary of Food Day Canada. First launched by the late University of Guelph Food Laureate and Member of the Order of Canada, Anita Stewart, Food Day Canada is an opportunity to celebrate the hardworking people who produce the food we all enjoy.
Canadian Provincial News
The Province’s investment in the program reflects the growing demand for veterinarians, who play an important role in preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases in animals, including livestock.US News
Understanding how the virus is infecting cows and how the disease progresses in the animals is essential to developing therapeutics, like vaccines.International News
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