Consultation: New approach to modernizing Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable grades

August 28, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is consulting on a new approach to modernizing Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable grades. Our goal is to support a more efficient model for grades that will facilitate trade, support economic growth, and align with the CFIA’s mandate.

You are invited to share your thoughts on proposed options for developing and maintaining Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards by October 20, 2024.

Nouvelle approche pour moderniser les catégories des fruits et légumes frais

L’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) mène une consultation sur une nouvelle approche pour moderniser les catégories des fruits et légumes frais. Notre objectif est d’appuyer un modèle plus efficace pour les catégories qui facilitera le commerce, appuiera la croissance économique et s’harmonisera avec le mandat de l’ACIA.

Nous vous invitons à nous faire part de vos commentaires sur les options proposées pour l’élaboration et la tenue à jour de normes canadiennes sur les catégories de fruits et de légumes frais d’ici le 20 octobre 2024.

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