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In a 2005 report commissioned by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, the second most-cited issue by interviewed horticulture stakeholders involved claims of fraudulent quality or origin labelling. [22] In 2017, food supply company Mucci International Marketing was fined $1.5 million by the Canada Food Inspection Agency, $3.2 million by the ...
Federal responsibility for Canadian food labelling requirements is shared between two departments, Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). [ 1 ] All labelling information that is provided on food labels or in advertisements, as required by legislation, must be accurate, truthful and not misleading.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA; French: Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (ACIA)) is a regulatory agency that is dedicated to the safeguarding of food, plants, and animals (FPA) in Canada, thus enhancing the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.
The administration and enforcement of the Act and associated regulations are the responsibility of the Competition Bureau for matters relating to non‑food products, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as it relates to food products. [2] [3] The Act has seen many amendments since it was originally passed in 1970. [1]
In addition, the departments of the Federal government carry authority to set requirements for food products that are offered for interstate commerce. Such standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, [4] [5] [6] the Food and Drug Administration [7] [8] [9] or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The FDA, meanwhile, regulates labeling on animal feed, drugs, dietary supplements, food, and several other meat- and poultry-related products. But the lines between who is monitoring what—and ...
Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997; Food libel laws; Food Quality Protection Act; Generally recognized as safe; Global Food Security Act of 2009; Kevin's Law; Mandatory country-of-origin labeling of food sold in the United States; Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act; Public Law 114-214, regulating GMO food labeling
A food safety agency or food administration or Food Safety Authority is a government agency responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and proper labeling of food products within a country or region. These agencies play a crucial role in protecting public health by establishing and enforcing regulations and standards to ensure that food ...