Advocacy
Animal Feed Registration – 2026 renewals
Change to renewal notice process for livestock feed registrations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing a new process for issuing renewal information for livestock feed registrations. Previously, registrants received renewal information through individual letters sent by email. Beginning January 2026, renewal notices for registered feeds will be issued through My CFIA.
Federal
Common Names for Ingredients and Components – inspection.canada.ca
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has amended the Common Names for Ingredients and Components document that is incorporated by reference in the Food and Drug Regulations.
These changes follow comments received during the consultation on Proposed changes to the Common Names for Ingredients and Components document for milk ingredients and modified milk ingredients.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is consulting on the single ingredient feed description for vitamin E acetate.
Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of two new AgriMarketing Program streams: Market Diversification for National Industry Associations and Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
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.
- Chloro-4-methylaniline hydrochloride and DRC-1339 (RD2026-05) Decision Posted: February 13, 2026
- Isofetamid 400SC Fungicide, containing Isofetamid (RD2026-04) Decision Posted: February 11, 2026
- Acynonapyr and Kodama Miticide (PRD2026-03) Open consultation Posted: February 10, 2026
Provincial
Seenergy Foods unveils new production facility, pasta line – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
Concord-based Seenergy Foods expands with a second production facility in London, Ont., and launches an individually quick frozen (IQF) pasta line.
New technology to power Alberta’s energy future | alberta.ca
Alberta’s government is investing $28 million into new technologies to help increase energy production while decreasing environmental impacts.
Ontario Secures Agreement to Advance World’s Largest Nuclear Generating Station | Ontario Newsroom
Project in Port Hope will create 10,500 jobs and add $235 billion to provincial economy
Government releases first climate change risk assessment
The report assesses the province’s challenges posed by climate change, identifying key factors and highlighting the impacts over time. Increased coastal and inland flooding, along with a growing threat from wildfires, pose the most significant dangers to New Brunswickers.
USA
FDA Launches Assessment of BHA, a Common Food Chemical Preservative | FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a comprehensive re-assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a chemical preservative used in food. The review will consider whether BHA is safe under its current conditions of use in food and as a food contact substance, based on the latest scientific information.
FSIS Consumer Complaint Monitoring System (CCMS) Complaints Annual Report | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS has posted the FY24 annual summary of consumer complaints entered into the FSIS Consumer Complaint Monitoring System. Consumer complaints provide data that supports FSIS’ surveillance and response activities, enabling the agency to identify and investigate reports of potentially unsafe food in commerce and evaluate trends over time. The report includes information on how consumers report complaints to FSIS, the types of complaints reported, and complaint outcomes.
FDA Allows Foods with ‘Natural’ Food Dyes to Claim ‘No Artificial Colors’ | Food Safety
With the new change, companies will be able to use the claim “no artificial colors” for products that contain naturally derived added colors (i.e., non-petroleum-based dyes that have been authorized in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act).
FDA Petitioned to Stop Protecting Identity of Companies Involved in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks | Food Safety
Stop Foodborne Illness has submitted a petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to adopt a policy of publicly disclosing the names of all companies associated with foodborne illness outbreaks, regardless of whether there is a related recall.
International
One in five hazardous mixtures not reported to poison centres
Inspectors in 18 EU and EEA countries checked 1 597 mixtures to verify whether industry complies with the obligation to notify hazardous mixtures to national poison centres.
EU Sets Provisional Safe Level for CBD as Novel Food | Food Safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established a provisional safe intake level for adults for cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food, but data gaps remain.
FAO Publishes Report on Food Fraud in Fishery and Aquaculture Sector | Food Safety
The Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new report on food fraud in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, describing its types, causes, and impacts; tools available to combat fraud in the sector; and the role of regulatory frameworks and standards.
Safety Share
Volatile organic compounds – Canada.ca
While candles and incense may keep your home smelling lovely, they can be a source of indoor air pollutants which can be harmful to your health.
Events
The GFSI Conference, set for March 24-26, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, will bring together more than 600 experts and business leaders from more than 40 countries to find ways to ensure greater action on food safety challenges.
To find out more about the conference and register, click here.
Information sessions
There will be two information sessions on the 2025 Regulations and updates to the Order amending the ECL. To register, please complete the following form before February 16, 2026:
English – February 20, 2026 at 13:30 EST – English session registration form
French – February 19, 2026 at 13:30 EST – French session registration form
You are invited to submit your questions in advance of the sessions either within the registration form or by emailing interdiction-prohibition@ec.gc.ca with the subject line “Information session – Question on the 2025 Regulations and/or the Order”.
Safety Connection: Working For Workers Act – Where Are We Now | WSPS
FREE Webinar 8-Apr-2026 10:30 am EST 1.5 hours
In this session we will review why the working for workers acts were created, and all of the OHSA and Regulation changes that have occurred though the working for workers act releases. The session will also provide guidance and tips to help Employers navigate and implement the various updates and changes.
Webinar Registration – Zoom Food Safety Webinar Series February 18, 2026, 12 noon ET
Please join us for the third webinar in our FDA and Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness co-hosted Food Safety Culture Webinar Series.
Webinar #3: Live Your Values Day by Day
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