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- A list of CFIA accredited certification bodies within Canada that certify organic products under Part 13 of the SFCR.
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - French Polynesia
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Cuba
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Japan
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 organic…
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Tajikistan
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Kyrgyzstan
Program: Food
- Countries to which exports are currently made - Armenia
Program: Food
- The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to CFIA inspectors when verifying compliance with respect to activities implemented on evisceration floor of the poultry and rabbit slaughter establishments.
Program: Food