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- Applying preventive controls 6 results available
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- Exporting food 441 results available
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- Inspecting and investigating - performing export certification activities 416 results available
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- Making food - humane treatment at slaughter 9 results available
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- Countries to which exports are currently made – European Union (EU)
Program: Food
- A list of permitted synonyms or abbreviations for some food additives authorised for use in Canada.
Program: Food
- Canadian export rules for fish and seafood to Singapore. Includes eligible products, microbiological and chemical standards, documents and certificates.
Program: Food
- Annex 1 - List of Establishments Approved to Export to China (People's Republic of China)
Program: Food
- Certification bodies accredited by the CFIA can cancel a holder's certification if the holder has not complied with any provision of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations or the issued…
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Cuba
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - South Africa
Program: Food
- List of Establishments Approved to Export to South Africa
Program: Food
- A mandatory allergen and gluten declaration is required on a prepackaged food label when the allergen or gluten source is added to the food. A cross contamination statement can only be used when an allergen…
Program: Food