Public consultation on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
Sent by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) Secretariat
On behalf of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dear BCCC Members,
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently consulting on proposed new regulations called the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). These proposed regulations will benefit stakeholders in many different ways and it is important that they are aware of this important opportunity to provide feedback.
First of all, the proposed regulations would better protect Canadians and their families by putting a greater emphasis on preventing food safety risks for all foods imported into Canada or sold across provinces. Canadians can trust that stronger controls would be in place to manage and prevent food safety risks before food is sold to them, but also that systems would be strengthened to quickly remove unsafe foods from the marketplace when required.
It is equally important that food businesses are aware of these proposed new requirements. Strong, flexible regulations that focus on prevention will go a long way in helping businesses uphold their reputation and maintain consumer confidence, keep customers healthy, and avoid costly recalls. The proposed regulations would require food businesses that import food or prepare food to be exported or sold across provinces to have preventive controls in place and may need to write them down in a plan. They may also need to obtain a licence and meet certain traceability requirements.
Below and attached are information products to help you inform and promote these important consultations with your members. All questions can be directed to [email protected].
Thank you for your support.
(1) CFIA website - the best way to learn, participate and have your say during these consultations is to visit www.inspection.gc.ca/safefood.
(2) Videos – to understand the three key elements of the regulations, including a video just for importers.
(3) Backgrounder – this document explains what the regulations mean for Canadians, food businesses and trade and provides a retrospective on the development of the proposed regulations.
(4) Articles and information card – to use in any of your communications to your members such as newsletters, websites, etc. [See attachments]
(5) Social media – follow and share information on Twitter @CFIA_Food, using #SafeFoodCan, or like us on Facebook.
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