News - CFIA

National wheat variety de-registration protocol adopted

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) have adopted a new communications protocol that will provide timely information to grain producers and industry representatives on upcoming changes to the registration status of wheat varieties.

Posted on 10/20/2009 at 6:07 pm

Protect poultry, prevent disease: national standard is launched

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a national standard for poultry producers to help protect animal health and safeguard the Canadian food supply.

Posted on 10/08/2009 at 1:08 pm

Management of pandemic H1N1 in swine herds

Management of pandemic H1N1 in swine herds The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with stakeholders, trading partners, and the public and animal health communities, has refined its approach to managing cases of the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus in swine.

Posted on 07/31/2009 at 9:56 am

H1N1 Influenza A discovery in livestock not a food safety issue

While awaiting definitive lab results, the CFIA has announced a swine farm in Alberta is under quarantine after the H1N1 virus was
detected in the farm’s livestock.

Posted on 05/04/2009 at 9:51 am

Government of Canada helps farmers by reducing red tape

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the Government of Canada has reduced the paperwork burden on farmers and small businesses by 20 per cent.

Posted on 03/27/2009 at 9:36 am

Recommended regulatory changes for addressing listeria expected by March

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency expects final recommendations for regulatory changes that will reduce the risk of food becoming contaminated by listeria by the end of March.

Posted on 01/28/2009 at 7:53 am