Advocacy
Labelling guidance for plant-based alternatives to egg products – inspection.canada.ca
After consulting with industry and consumers, the CFIA is publishing labelling guidance for plant-based alternatives to egg products.
Existing legislation and applicable standards remain unchanged; the new guidance clarifies how these products can be labelled truthfully and without misleading consumers.
This guidance will support industry compliance with federal requirements, foster fair competition, and help consumers make informed food choices that reflect their dietary preferences.
If label changes are required, the food industry will have until January 1, 2030, to fully implement the new guidance, allowing time to transition labels and use existing stocks, as needed.
Federal
Updated direction on the submission of enquiries related to Front-of-Package labelling requirements (effective July 1, 2026)
As stated in the Implementation of the Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Symbols, Other Labelling Provisions, Vitamin D and Hydrogenated Fats or Oils) amendments, effective July 1, 2026, Health Canada will continue to respond to enquiries related to the intent of the new requirements. These enquiries may be sent to nut.labelling-etiquetage@hc-sc.gc.ca. In follow up to the CSCFSC Food Safety Education Day in Canada (FSEdDay) Visual Identity Challenge launched at the May 20 CSCFSC Annual Meeting
Provide feedback on proposed amendments for slaughter capacity
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking action to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade of meat and support food security by proposing a targeted, time-limited exemption when there is unmet slaughter capacity. The CFIA pre-published proposed targeted amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) in the Canada Gazette, Part I on June 27, 2026, followed by a 60-day public consultation period.
CFIA launches interprovincial support service – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is offering a concierge service for SMEs looking to improve interprovincial food trade.
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.
- Health Canada’s Pesticides Re-evaluation and Special Review Work Plan 2026–2031 (REV2026-03) Decision Posted: July 30, 2026
Provincial
Consultation on proposed B.C. Exposure Limit for benzene – WorkSafeBC
WorkSafeBC is requesting stakeholder feedback on the proposed amendments to the B.C. exposure limit (EL) for benzene. It is proposed to: (1) adopt an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 0.2 ppm as a B.C. EL; and (2) withdraw the existing 15-minute short-term exposure limit (STEL). This harmonizes with the European Union’s (EU’s) binding occupational exposure limit value (OELV).
Higher Ontario speed limits don’t apply to trucks – Truck News
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) confirmed to trucknews.com June 26 that higher speed limits of 110 km/h, announced for an additional 938 km of 400-series highways will not apply to commercial truck traffic.
Heavy trucks will continue to be required by law to have their top speed governed at 105 km/h, the MTO confirmed to trucknews.com in an email last week.
The Government of Saskatchewan welcomes a new, collaborative critical minerals strategy for western and northern Canada that aims to advance the region’s immense resource sector potential.
Ontario Investing to Accelerate Made-in-Canada Critical Minerals Supply Chain | Ontario Newsroom
New $4 million investment will advance innovation, support mining jobs and build a more self-reliant Canadian economy
USA
FDA Releases 2026 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda | FDA
The FDA’s Human Foods Program (HFP) released its updated 2026 guidance agenda, including possible new topics for guidance documents or revisions to existing guidance documents that HFP is considering. HFP continues to build on significant accomplishments from last year, guided by the three risk pillars at the core of our work.
Preventing Accidental Apoquel Chewable Overdoses | FDA
The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs.
Learn how to help keep your pets safe.
FDA Selects Seven Participants for PreCheck Pilot Program to Advance U.S. Drug Manufacturing | FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the selection of seven companies to participate in the FDA PreCheck Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to boost American global competitiveness, strengthen domestic drug manufacturing, and improve the resilience of the U.S. drug supply chain.
Farm Bill | House Committee On Agriculture Republicans
The new challenges and opportunities our producers face require new policy, and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 rises to meet the occasion. This bill builds on the historic ag investments made last summer in H.R. 1, often known as the Working Families Tax Cuts.
International
Advice on dose level selection for conducting reproductive toxicity studies updated
Following exchanges with stakeholders and contract research organisations, we have updated our advice on dose level selection for conducting reproductive toxicity studies, originally published in January 2022.
Nescafé Plan 2030: Can Nestlé scale fast enough?
Nescafé sustainability strategy making progress, but scaling across global supply chains remains critical challenge
Kraft Heinz hits renewable power milestone
The FMCG giant continues its commitment to decarbonisation
Safety Share
Food safety tips for barbecuing – Canada.ca
Many Canadians love to barbecue all year round, but especially when the weather starts to get warm. As with any type of cooking, it’s important to follow safe food handling guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing foodborne illness.
Events
Strengthening Food Safety Plans for Modern Processing Operations Registration Webinar 7/16/2026 2:00 pm EDT
Join us for a live webinar which will explore the latest technologies, emerging risks, and practical strategies shaping food safety programs across meat and poultry processing operations.
Food Safety Trends and Preparing for Change Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am EDT
The food industry is facing an increasingly complex risk landscape—ranging from foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls to supply chain disruptions and evolving regulations.
Join NSF’s upcoming webinar and learn how to stay ahead with data-driven insights and real-world expertise.
Using AI Responsibly in Food Safety Management Systems Registration 7/21/2026 2:00 pm EDT
This webinar will provide participants with guidance on how to effectively use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop key components of a food safety management system (FSMS), including standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, training materials, and system verification activities.
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