Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

Canadian food businesses that import, export, manufacture and store food are subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Regulations (SFCR). In order to obtain a Safe Food for Canadians importing license, the importer must have the following documented and implemented programs: Traceability Recall Customer Complaints Preventive Control…
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Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Energy Drink Industry

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Energy Drink Industry

In a recent article released by the Government of Canada, concerns were raised about the safety of various brands of caffeinated energy drinks due to potential issues related to caffeine content and labelling. This announcement serves as a crucial reminder of the stringent regulations in place to protect consumers from…
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Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

Attention, Manufacturers: Shared machinery might be a cost-effective approach, but it's essential to note its potential impact on allergen labelling. Using shared machinery for multiple product types means that different types of allergens could appear as trace amounts in your final product.   These allergens might not be intentionally added,…
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