Blog Post, Regulatory
Consultation: Revised policy for Foods Derived from SCNT clones and their Progeny
Health Canada has launched a consultation on a revised policy regarding the regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) cloned cattle and swine, and their progeny. This consultation will be open for 60 days, from March 26 to May 25, 2024.
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Food Processing: Severe Injuries in the Food Processing Industry Hazard Alert
This alert is directed to employers, contractors, staffing agencies and employees in the food processing industry, including cleaning and maintenance shifts, to increase awareness and help ensure the industry is taking action to reduce the alarming number of serious preventable injuries, including deaths, in poultry, meat and other food processing…
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OMRI Updates Policies for Agricultural Ingredients and Processing Aids
In an effort to reduce confusion about certain products Listed in the Processing and Handling scope, OMRI has revised the OMRI Generic Materials List© (including the OMRI Standards Manual©) for review to the USDA NOP regulations. This revision is effective March 27, 2024.
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Launch of Veterinary Drug Draft Guidance Consultations
Health Canada would like to inform you that they have recently launched consultations on the preparation of veterinary new drug submissions.
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Health Product InfoWatch: March 2024
The March issue of the Health Product InfoWatch published by Health Canada is now available. This monthly publication provides clinically relevant safety information on pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and natural health products.
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Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, effective October 1, 2024. This 3.9 per cent annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) and brings Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest in Canada.
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Availability of Revised Guideline for Controlling Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the availability of a guideline to assist meat (including Siluriformes fish and fish products) and poultry establishments in meeting the regulatory requirements for calculating the correct retained water percentage in raw livestock, poultry, and Siluriformes fish…
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Helpful tips for allergy-friendly celebrations during Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
Check out Food Allergy Canada’s top tips for managing food allergy confidently during your celebrations.
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March is Nutrition Month
Nutrition Month is celebrated each March to remind us all of how essential good nutrition is to our health and well-being. This year’s theme “We Are Dietitians!”, and this month we celebrate the important role Dietitians play in helping us achieve good nutrition, as well as the benefits of making…
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Canadian Agriculture Safety Week
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is a public awareness campaign focusing on the importance of farm safety. CASW takes place every year during the third week of March. In 2024, CASW takes place March 10–16.
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