Advocacy
The Compliance and Enforcement Division of the Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate (CHPSD) is pleased to share with you the Annual compliance verification report for 2025-2026. The report is available through an interactive dashboard that will be updated each fiscal year. This annual report provides details on the top recalled consumer product categories and targeted inspection activities related to consumer products and cosmetics that took place during the year.
Federal
The Government of Canada would like to inform you of the launch of two new lists to the Substances Search Tool: Assessment Conclusions of Existing Substances (Chemicals and Polymers) and Assessment Conclusions of Existing Substances (Living Organisms). This update is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the transparency of program information related to substances.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this search tool, should any inconsistencies be found, the official versions of the text of the legislation, regulations, instruments, or notices, for example on the Justice website and Canada Gazette publications, prevail.
Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector will need to recruit 173,000 new hires between 2026 and 2034, according to a new labour market report by Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC). Nearly 100,000 of the projected hires by 2034 will be needed to replace workers leaving the labour force, while expansion accounts for 43 per cent of total hiring requirements.
Competition Bureau concerned that grocery deals are being kept from Canadians – Canada.ca
The Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into the use of minimum advertised pricing policies in the grocery sector. These policies, which can be imposed by suppliers or negotiated between suppliers and retailers, set the lowest price at which a retailer can advertise a product. In industries like retail grocery, where a few large companies dominate the retail landscape, these policies can make it harder for retailers, including discount grocers, to offer lower prices and compete for customers.
PMRA Recent postings of consultations and decisions
The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
- Proposed pesticide use information framework: Towards a strategic approach (PRO2026-04) Open Consultation Posted: September 23, 2026
Provincial
Olymel expands, modernizes Quebec plant – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
Olymel officially inaugurates its new integrated plant in TroisRivières, Que., marking the completion of one of the company’s largest modernization projects.
Accelerating mining in B.C. with streamlined permitting
Mineral-exploration permits being approved quicker with new efficient process
Ontario Investing $1.8 million in Community Projects to Protect the Great Lakes | Ontario Newsroom
The Ontario government is investing up to $1.8 million in community-led projects to make Great Lakes cleaner and healthier, through the fourth round of the Great Lakes Local Action Fund. Eligible projects will help protect and improve the Great Lakes and connecting rivers by restoring wetlands, addressing pollution, and rebuilding habitats to deliver long-term benefits for businesses, residents and communities for generations to come.
USA
Public Meeting on Listeria monocytogenes Prevention – 08/18/2026 | FDA
On August 18-19, 2026, FDA held a public meeting on Listeria monocytogenes prevention. The meeting brought together participants from domestic and foreign government agencies, food and equipment manufacturers and trade groups, consumer groups, standard-setting bodies, physicians, academia and staff from FDA to discuss Listeria prevention strategies. Today, the FDA updated the public meeting webpage with materials shared at the meeting, speaker biographies, and video recordings of the meeting.
Chemical Residues and Contaminants | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS’ National Residue Program Quarterly Report (April – June 2026) and associated datasets are now available on the FSIS website. The report and datasets include residue sampling data for domestic surveillance, inspector-generated, and import sampling programs for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The quarterly report summarizes the chemical residue results for the U.S. National Residue Program for meat, poultry, and egg products, helping to ensure a safe food supply.
A consent decree filed in a federal court in Minnesota bars Gold Star Distribution Inc. from distributing food because of persistent insanitary conditions.
The company had been distributing products including food from a facility that the Food and Drug Administration determined to have persistent and severe rodent and pest infestations that put products at potential contamination with filth.
US ice cream industry targets 2027 deadline to remove certified artificial colours | FoodBev Media
The US ice cream industry is moving ahead with plans to eliminate certified artificial colours from covered retail ice cream products made with real milk by the end of 2027, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
International
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Action points from the September Socio-Economic Analysis Committee meeting
Nestlé Russia seizure: What next for the food and beverage giant and foreign businesses?
As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country
UK FSA Board Decides to Advance Sweeping Food System Regulatory Reforms | Food Safety Magazine
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has agreed to advance its planned system-wide overhaul of food regulation, including strengthened local authority delivery and a new national approach to overseeing some of the country’s largest food businesses.
Safety Share
WorkSafeNB warns AI can’t replace due diligence in safety policies | Canadian Occupational Safety
WorkSafeNB is telling employers that handing health and safety documentation to artificial intelligence does not hand off their legal duty to comply with New Brunswick’s occupational health and safety (OHS) laws. The provincial regulator, a Crown corporation responsible for enforcing the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, published an advisory on September 10, 2026, after its consultants and inspection officers noticed a pattern of employers relying on AI to draft policies, procedures and codes of practice without the expertise to catch what was wrong with them.
Events
PPWR Regulations: What You Need to Know and How NSF Can Support Your Packaging Claims for EU Market Access FREE Webinar October 8, 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces new requirements that will impact food-contact packaging across the supply chain. With key provisions taking effect in August 2026, now is the time to understand what these changes mean for your organization.
Join NSF experts for a practical discussion on what you need to know today, what’s still evolving, and how to prepare for future compliance expectations.
Webinar: SQF Product Spotlight Day: Automation & Digital Documenta…FREE Webinar Wednesday, October 14th 11:00 AM EDT
From notebook to network: Automating food safety documentation
Advances in Environmental Monitoring Science and Strategy Registration FREE Webinar October 6, 2026 2:00 pm EDT
Don’t miss your chance to learn how leading organizations are using data-driven EM strategies to support regulatory compliance, improve sanitation performance, and drive continuous improvement.
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