Candain food regulation.pdf

Part II: Canadian Food Safety Regulations The University of Hong Kong Master of Science in Food Safety and Toxicology Health Canada’s Priority • Maintain and improve the health safety of Canadians Includes safety of the food supply, as well as non-food exposures • Demands high standard of care – legal responsibility 2 Federal Regulators of Food Safety in Canada • Department of Health Canada • Health Products and Food Branch – Food Directorate – Veterinary Drug Directorate – Inspectorate • Pest Management Regulatory Agency • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) • Enforcement and compliance 3 Health Canada’s Role in Food Safety • Reports to Minister of Health: • Responsible for the administration of the Food and Drug Act and the Pest Control Products Act • Works with governments, industry and consumers to establish policies, regulations and standards related to the safety and nutritional quality of all food sold in Canada • Establishes policies, setting standards and providing advice and information on the safety and nutritional value of food • Promotes the nutritional health and well-being of Canadians by collaboratively defining, promoting and implementing evidence-based nutrition policies and standards 4 Health Canada’s Role in Food Safety (2) • Administers the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act that relate to public health, safety and nutrition • Evaluates the safety, quality and effectiveness of veterinary drugs • Evaluates the human and environmental risk, and the value associated with the use of Pest