Pam McDonald, Director of Ontario Operations for CFIA, discusses the importance of food safety and industry commitment. She outlines regulatory changes for food product innovation and labeling, emphasizing modernization efforts overseen by Health Canada. CFIA seeks industry feedback on the Safe Food for Canadians Act and introduces a new importer risk assessment model. The session highlights challenges faced during the pandemic, including supply issues and the need for compliance verification.
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Pamela MacDonald
CFIA
19 Feb 2025
32 min 18 sec
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