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What's the tea on best-before dates: 6 ways they help you at home & while shopping
Best-before dates get a lot of attention these days, and here are 6 ways they can help you at home and while shopping.
Collaborating for safer food and stronger agriculture
We all know that fresh fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. These crops are also used to make foods like juices, cereals and pasta, and feed the animals that add eggs, meat and dairy to our diets.
I am proud to be a CFIA veterinarian – here's why
As Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer, I'm honoured to be part of a diverse community of CFIA veterinarians dedicated to protecting animals, people and the environment. If you're a practising or aspiring veterinarian, consider joining our team!
Looking back at my career at the CFIA
As I write this, it is hard to believe that my time at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is coming to an end! Looking back on my career at the Agency in several different roles, I can honestly say that it has been both a privilege and a pleasure.
Meet Wei Ke, CFIA application analyst
Because I'm hearing impaired, I used to rely on colleagues to take notes at meetings. Now I rely on technology. Learn how I am able to work, and how the CFIA helps support persons with special needs.
Travellers' guide: Tips for avoiding problems at the border when bringing food, plant and animals into Canada
Whether you are returning to Canada or doing a quick cross-border shopping trip, this article will provide you with valuable tips so that you can breeze through customs with confidence.
A student's perspective: entomology at the CFIA
My name is Kiersten DeViller, and I'm in my third year studying Biology at Carleton University. My summer was filled with new experiences and so many beetles, so here's a little snapshot of what it looked like.
Three facts about best-before dates that can save you money
Use these tips to make the most of your groceries and waste less food at home.
Parents and caregivers: Master food labels for allergy-safe lunches and snacks
Packing lunches can be hard enough, but ensuring that your child is sent to school with allergy-friendly lunches is an even bigger challenge. Pack lunches and snacks with confidence by following these tips.
Have food allergies? 5 tips for reading food labels
Have food allergies? Check out these 5 tips on how to read food labels when shopping with allergies.
Don't bring uninvited guests with you this winter
If you're stocking up on firewood to keep warm this winter, buy it where you'll burn it to prevent the spread of plant pests.
Managing your pigs: Tips for new farms and pig owners
Tips for managing pigs on new farms and as a pig owner. Learn about housing requirements, proper feeding practices, and biosecurity measures for pig management. Ensure the well-being of your pigs and protect them from diseases with expert guidance.
International conference drives science forward in the post-pandemic era
The 2021 BSL4ZNet conference brought together experts from around the world. Learn more about this CFIA-led network and the role of science diplomacy in protecting human and animal health.
Creating more inclusive workspaces at the CFIA's Burnaby Laboratory
Learn how welcoming a student at our Burnaby Laboratory sparked a journey towards inclusivity that created more accommodating workspaces for current and future scientists.
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