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Women in Science – podcast with Bree Ann Lightfoot and Dr. Lisa Hodges
Bree-Ann and Lisa work together to perform species identification testing of fish to confirm that companies are accurately labelling their products.

Outcome-based requirements: what they mean for food businesses
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are in force and bring with them a number of key advancements.

Are you an exporter of manufactured food? Say hello to the Certificate of Free Sale
As of January 15, 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) provides the CFIA authority to issue export certificates for all food sectors.

More than 10,000 food recalls over 20 years!
The Office of Food Safety and Recall celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019. During that time, there have been more than tens of thousands of food safety investigations.

A new way of assessing risk
The CFIA has been evolving the way it manages risk, supports industry's ability to compete globally, and embraces technology to provide more responsive service.

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR): myth versus fact
Let’s bust myths and establish facts about the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.

Innovation and global competitiveness
Strong, flexible regulations that focus on prevention goes a long way in supporting the food industry's ability to innovate and compete globally.

What the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations mean for consumers
The publication and coming into force of the regulations is a major step forward in further safeguarding Canada's food supply and enhancing the health of consumers.

What the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations mean for food businesses
The regulations simplify and strengthen rules for food in Canada, whether they are produced here or imported into the country.

Consistent and efficient inspections
In order to ensure the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are applied nationally in a consistent manner across industry, the CFIA is making changes to its food inspection procedures.

New Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and small businesses
Regardless of their size, food businesses have an important role to play in maintaining Canada's reputation as a world leader in food safety.

Food imports and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations require imported food to be prepared with the same level of food safety controls as food prepared in Canada.

What we heard and how we updated the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
In 2017, the CFIA received over 1,700 submissions from a variety of stakeholders including industry, consumers, provincial governments, and foreign governments.

A better approach to meat inspection
The CFIA's Compliance Verification System is being updated for the meat program so that inspectors can focus on areas of highest risk.

Canada getting new digital tools to help detect and prevent food safety incidents
Canada now uses a digital platform that promotes collaboration on scientific research and routine surveillance, and not just during outbreaks.
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