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Canada’s first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office opens
Canada has strong business and people-to-people ties across the Indo-Pacific region, and the Government of Canada will continue working to create new opportunities for Canadian farmers, producers, and the agri-food sector with key trading partners. Canada has officially opened its Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO). The IPAAO’s unique model…
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FDA issues notice on modification to the List of Recognized Standards
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a publication containing modifications the Agency is making to the list of standards FDA recognizes for use in premarket reviews (FDA Recognized Consensus Standards). This publication, entitled “Modifications to the List of Recognized Standards, Recognition List Number: 061” (Recognition List Number: 061),…
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USDA seeks public input on a petition to deregulate corn cultivar using genetic engineering
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting public input on a petition submitted by Bayer U.S.-Crop Science (Bayer) to deregulate a corn cultivar developed using genetic engineering. The cultivar is designated as MON95379. It was modified to resist feeding damage caused by…
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UN Statistical Commission approves the creation of standalone food security and nutrition domain
The United Nations Statistical Commission, has approved the creation of a new statistical domain on food security and nutrition statistics, marking the first time the highest standard-setting body in the international statistical system incorporates those topics alongside its existing focus on national accounts, population statistics, agriculture, big data and other…
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CFIA continually engages to seek feedback services, regulations, food safety, plant and animal health
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continually engages with industry to seek feedback on agency services, regulations and food safety, plant and animal health. Over the next few months, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be conducting three new Public Opinion Research (POR) projects, divided into three multi-phased projects…
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FDA makes technical amendment to User Fees disputes Final Rule
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is amending its regulations to update a link regarding user fee disputes. This technical amendment is non-substantive. DATES: This rule is effective February 26, 2024.
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Canada and Mexico extended organic equivalency arrangement for organic products
The organic equivalency arrangement has been extended for another 3 years. The scope of the arrangement remains the same.
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Health Canada warns about unregistered insecticides in the marketplace
Unregistered insecticides such as “Sniper 1000EC DDVP,” “Lava 100% EC” and “NOPEST”. These contain the insecticide dichlorvos at levels that pose a significant risk to human health.
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Ontario webinar: Hazards Assessments for Agriculture – March 21, 2024 10:30-12:00 pm ET
This session will uncover how to effectively conduct a Hazard Assessment. Beginning with an introduction to the RACE (Recognize, Assess, Control and Evaluate) concept, followed by defining the six hazard categories (Biological, Chemical, MSD, Physical, Psychosocial and Safety) and finishing with how to prioritize risk.
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Persistent Pink Color in Cooked Meat Patties
There are several reasons why ground beef may remain pink at temperatures above 160 °F. This phenomenon is primarily associated with the pH and the level of pigment in the meat, as well as the fat content. Normal fresh muscle has a pH ranging from 5.3 to 5.7. When thoroughly…
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