International Standards/Harmonization

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The diverse evolution of food safety regulations globally presents a challenge to harmonization.  

Cultural and historical factors that are not based on science can be powerful determinants related to the rejection of international standards.

A closer look at how the Safe Food for Canadians Act stacks up against the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Serious food safety threats continue to be a widespread concern globally: A look at some notable incidents.

Food safety can be enhanced by less focus on fines and more focus on support and guidance.

Growing fruits and vegetables free of microbial, chemical, and physical contamination continues to be a challenge, especially in developing countries. Here we share best practices.  

On January 15, 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force, marking a significant milestone in food safety for Canada.

This is the last of the series on the new ISO 22000:2018. Here are the main changes in clauses 8–10 of the standard.

The key to understanding any foreign Supplier Verification Program is to deconstruct it and look at the parts individually while keeping in mind how they will all fit back together and function.

Under the framework Responding to Today, Building for the Future, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency moves food safety forward.