Advocacy
CFIA raising awareness of the Government’s order to Hikvision Canada Inc.
As you may be aware, the Government of Canada recently ordered Hikvision Canada Inc., a large manufacturer of security and video surveillance equipment, to cease all operations in Canada due to national security concerns.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to increase awareness of the order and encourages all of its regulated parties to take note of this decision and review their own security risks and measures regarding these products.
The CFIA has reached out to all regulated parties that have dedicated CFIA workspaces for information on the use of these products to identify and mitigate any potential risks to CFIA information or assets.
CFIA requests cooperation in providing the following information regarding use of these products in your establishment(s).
Do you currently use Hikvision surveillance cameras or access control systems in your establishment(s)?
If so, what specific Hikvision equipment is being used?
Where is the Hikvision equipment located within your establishment?
Your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will be used solely for the purpose of identifying any potential risks to CFIA information or assets. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your cooperation.
Please send your response to the CFIA by email at [email protected] by July 11th, 2025. Should you have any questions or require more information, do not hesitate to contact CFIA at email provided above.
Federal
June 2025 issue: Workplace Hazardous Products Program newsletter – Canada.ca
June 2025 issue: Workplace Hazardous Products Program newsletter
Seed Section relocation to Skyline Office
This notice is to inform industry that Seed Section staff will be relocating to the Skyline office effective July 15th, 2025.
References to the Camelot address on Seed Section documents and webpages are currently being updated. Stakeholders who hold seed tag licence agreements or submit reference control samples for variety registration should take note of this address change.
Effective July 15th, 2025, please use the following address to ensure timely delivery of all mail, unless specified otherwise:
Canadian Food inspection Agency
Seed Section
1400 Merivale Road
Ottawa Ontario K1A 0Y9
For all other questions, please use the established communication pathways.
Sobeys parent company Empire Co. Ltd. has officially signed on as the first retailer member of Canada’s new grocery code of conduct, as work continues to develop governance rules for members ahead of a full implementation by Jan. 1.
Canada Gazette, Part 1, Volume 159, Number 26: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued Ministerial Condition No. 22186 under CEPA for the substance 1-hexene, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluoro- (CAS RN 19430-93-4). The condition permits its manufacture or import in Canada, subject to specific requirements to limit environmental and human health risks. Read More
June 2025 issue: Workplace Hazardous Products Program newsletter – Canada.ca
June 2025 issue: Workplace Hazardous Products Program newsletter
Seed Section relocation to Skyline Office
This notice is to inform industry that Seed Section staff will be relocating to the Skyline office effective July 15th, 2025.
References to the Camelot address on Seed Section documents and webpages are currently being updated. Stakeholders who hold seed tag licence agreements or submit reference control samples for variety registration should take note of this address change.
Effective July 15th, 2025, please use the following address to ensure timely delivery of all mail, unless specified otherwise:
Canadian Food inspection Agency
Seed Section
1400 Merivale Road
Ottawa Ontario K1A 0Y9
For all other questions, please use the established communication pathways.
Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options.
Provincial
Fanshawe receives funding to create Packaging Advancement Centre | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College’s new Packaging Advancement Centre (PAC) officially launched in June. This state-of-the-art facility was prominently unveiled at the recent Southwest Food Innovation Summit, and is poised to advance food packaging development for businesses throughout the region.
Canada and Ontario strengthening province’s agri-food industry – Canada.ca
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4.4 million under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help small businesses in the agri-food industry grow their businesses and enhance their food safety and traceability systems. This funding will support 90 projects across the province through Ontario’s Food Safety and Growth Initiative, which helps protect workers and businesses by ensuring the industry can continue to thrive, respond to market and consumer demands and keep workers on the job.
Tax credit expands meat processing facility | alberta.ca
Beretta Farms is the most recent company to qualify for the tax credit by expanding its existing facility with the potential to significantly increase production capacity. It invested more than $10.9 million in the project that is expected to increase the plant’s processing capacity from 29,583 to 44,688 head of cattle per year. Eleven new employees were hired after the expansion and the company plans to hire ten more.
Economic report reveals growth in population, employment and investment
The 2024 Economy in Review report, published today, highlights ongoing growth in the New Brunswick economy.
USA
FSIS Releases Two New HACCP Models for Egg Products
Today, FSIS released two new generic hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) models for egg products:
FSIS previously published a model for raw non-intact egg products in 2022. Egg products include any dried, frozen, or liquid eggs, with or without added ingredients.
FDA Releases 2025 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda | FDA
The FDA’s Human Foods Program published their proposed 2025 guidance agenda, including possible new topics for guidance documents or revisions to existing guidance documents. These topics are a priority for the agency’s Human Foods Program to complete during 2025. New topics include:
- Action Level for Opiate Alkaloids on Poppy Seeds: Draft Guidance for Industry
- Food Colors Derived from Natural Sources: Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice as Color Additives in Food; Draft Guidance for Industry
- New Dietary Ingredient Notifications and Related Issues: Identity and Safety Information About the NDI: Guidance for Industry
The complete list can be found at Foods Program Guidance Under Development | FDA. We may also issue additional guidance that are not on the list.
Safeguarding the Spice Industry: Strategies for Contamination Prevention and Quality Control | Food Safety
By integrating regulatory mandates with strong internal controls and industry best practices, spice manufacturers can enhance food safety and maintain the integrity of their products.
International
View article – European Observatory for Nanomaterials
A new study identifies challenges in detection and assessment of carbon-based nanomaterials
The study, published by the European Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON), evaluated the methods for detection, characterisation, and quantification of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNMs) in biological and environmental matrices. The study also provides recommendations and a roadmap to address gaps in research and regulatory science.
From 2020 to 2030 – Global Trends in Packaging Sustainability | RegASK
From the EU’s Green Deal to China’s plastics ban and North America’s EPR policies, see how governments and industries are responding to mounting environmental pressures and changing consumer expectations.
This report unpacks the major global trends in packaging sustainability from 2020 to 2024 and outlines what to expect through 2030.
Food inspector attack in Belgium condemned | Food Safety News
The Belgian Minister of Agriculture has condemned an attack on a food inspector, which left her needing hospital treatment.
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said two female inspectors were subjected to verbal and physical threats this past week from staff of a food establishment operating without a permit.
FAO meeting shines light on foodborne parasites | Food Safety News
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites.
A meeting at FAO’s headquarters in Rome in May brought together scientists to review the latest data on foodborne protozoan parasites, such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Toxoplasma gondii.
Safety Share
Online marketplaces, third-party sellers and the safety pledge for consumer products and cosmetics – Canada.ca
Shopping online can often be like the Wild West.
Make sure the product you’re buying hasn’t been recalled, know who and where you’re buying from, and ensure the product isn’t counterfeit or mislabelled.
Unsafe products can lead to serious health risks by exposing you to harmful chemicals and other hazards, such as choking or strangulation. They can also cause damage to your home by causing a fire.
Learn about online marketplaces, third-party sellers and the safety pledge for consumer products and cosmetics
Events
Home | Navigating the Foodservice Channel FREE Webinar July 16, 2025 at 10:30am EDT
Join the Government of Ontario in partnership with Flanagan Food Services on July 16th, 2025 at 10:30 am for a free webinar to learn about navigating the food service channel. During this session food and beverage businesses will learn about how to successfully sell your products through this channel.
Beyond the Binder: Digital Management of Food Safety Registration July 22, 2025 3:00pm EDT
Managing food safety with pen and paper is no longer adequate in today’s digitally connected supply chain. Many food businesses are going “beyond the binder,” utilizing digital food safety management systems (FSMS) to reduce food contamination and ensure compliance.
Pollen Food allergy Syndrome Webinar Registration Free Webinar Food Allergy Canada Wed, Aug 20, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
When nature cross-reacts: A closer look at pollen food allergy syndrome – diagnosis, management, and treatment.
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