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- A list of permitted synonyms or abbreviations for some food additives authorised for use in Canada.
Program: Food
- Guidance for Canadian Food Inspection Agency inspection staff on preventive control and traceability inspection procedures for food (system-based inspection).
Program: Food
- The manual provides an overview of the procedure to be followed when the CFIA and Conformity verification bodies enter into an agreement, as well as the procedure to accredit certification bodies and to…
Program: Food
- Steviol glycosides are a sweetener (food additive) regulated in Canada. It consists principally of one or more steviol glycosides originating from the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant or obtained through…
Program: Food
- Food businesses that conduct domestic activities must complete the AEI questionnaire in My CFIA.
Program: Animals, Plants, Food
- Mitigating risks to food safety is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)'s highest priority.
Program: Food
- The CFIA has the authority to cancel the accreditation of a certification body if there is non-compliance with any provision of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations, or ISO 17065 requirements.
Program: Food
- Top questions with answers on the way to do business with the CFIA. This includes how to manage and track service requests online, including export certificates and permissions such as licenses, permits, and…
Program: Animals, Plants, Food
- The list of specific food colours permitted in Canada and their Corresponding European Numbers and/or United States Names.
Program: Food
- Clarifications on the requirements respecting the use of the nutrient content claim no sugar added and its permitted derivatives.
Program: Food