CFIA: Information Regarding Certain Labeling Requirements for Foodservice Products During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective immediately, the CFIA is providing flexibility for certain labelling requirements for foodservice packaged products that have no impact on food safety.

Information Regarding Certain Labeling Requirements For Shell Eggs During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is providing temporary flexibility for certain labelling requirements for shell eggs. This will help to alleviate supply disruptions in Canadian grocery stores, and avoid food waste.

Government of Canada Provides $ 20M to Safeguard Canada’s Food Supply by Supporting Critical Food Inspection Services

This investment will allow the CFIA to hire, train and equip additional staff (including recently retired CFIA inspectors and veterinarians) to conduct critical inspection activities, reassign staff from within the Agency to focus on critical services, and work closer with industry and trading partners to minimize supply disruptions during this crisis.

CFIA: Temporary Suspension of Certain Labeling Requirements for Foodservice Products Due to COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has temporarily suspended low-risk activities.

CFIA: Fromagerie Blackburn Brand Le Mont-Jacob Semi-Soft Cheese Recalled

The food recall warning issued on March 26, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.