| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
In Canada, seeds and seed potatoes that are sold, imported, or exported, as well as seeds released into the environment must meet the requirements of the Seeds Regulations.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
Statement from Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, on the North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada is continuing to advance its work of protecting animal health by establishing a foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. The vaccine bank is a key part of Canada's response plans to control and ultimately eliminate an outbreak of FMD should it be detected in Canadian animals.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The CFIA released the following statement on the ongoing food safety investigation related to the recall of various Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is proud to mark Tree Check Month this August. This annual campaign urges Canadians to thoroughly inspect trees and plants in their backyards, gardens, parks, and vehicles for invasive pests.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
As the plant-based food industry continues to grow along with consumer demand for these foods, the Government of Canada is working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these products.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, issued the following statement to update on the U.S. CDC decision to make changes to their import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S., coming into effect on August 1, 2024.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | media advisories
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will provide an update regarding the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, coming into effect on August 1, 2024.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere unknown (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild oyster samples collected in Bedeque Bay, Prince Edward Island (PEI).
