Advocacy
Study Shows How Swab Storage Time, Temperature Affect Allergen Detection | Food Safety Magazine
The findings reinforce the importance of current best practice, which recommends same-day delivery on ice.
Federal
A new version of the Bovine spongiform encephalopathy import policy for bovine animals and their germplasm and by-products has been published on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website
With the second worst wildfire season in Canada’s history in 2025 and the prospect of increasingly challenging wildfires in the years to come, the Government of Canada is showing leadership and taking direct action to strengthen Canada’s wildfire response capacity and better protect communities across the country from the increasing threat of wildfires.
Connecting Atlantic Canada’s UNESCO wonders to the world – Canada.ca
Canadian tourism had a record-breaking year in 2025, with Atlantic Canada emerging as one of the country’s strongest performing regions. The sector is creating jobs, driving innovation, and powering economic growth across the region, and the Government of Canada is building on this momentum by investing in initiatives that strengthen and connect Atlantic Canada’s world-class attractions.
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.
- Benzoic Acid and Microban Additive GS (RD2026-06) Decision Posted: February 20, 2026
Provincial
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling investing $141M to expand Ontario facility – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling is investing more than $141 million to expand its Brampton, Ont., facility. The new can line will increase production by 20 million cases annually.
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
Ontario Launches Canada’s First Occupational Exposure Registry to Protect Workers | Ontario Newsroom
New digital portal will help track workers’ exposure, prevent occupational disease and build a healthier, more resilient workforce
USA
Chemical Residues and Contaminants | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS’ National Residue Program Quarterly Report (April to June 2025) and associated datasets are now available on the FSIS website. The report and datasets cover residue sampling data for domestic surveillance, inspector-generated, and import sampling programs for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Trump’s Order Aims to Boost Ingredient Used in Roundup – The New York Times
President Trump issued an executive order late Wednesday aimed at spurring the domestic production of glyphosate, a widely used weedkiller that has figured in health lawsuits.
FDA Announces FSMA 204 Stakeholder Engagement Initiative, Releases Guidance | Food Safety Magazine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made new announcements regarding the Food Traceability Rule, which fulfills Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA 204).
Specifically, FDA issued guidance addressing stakeholder questions regarding implementation of the rule and a notice exempting certain cottage cheese products from FSMA 204 requirements.
International
Highlights from February Member State Committee meeting
In its February meeting, ECHA’s Member State Committee established an ad hoc working group on substances of very high concern (SVHC) equivalent level of concern cases and adopted its mandate.
The committee adopted its opinion on ECHA’s draft proposal to add eight new substances to the draft Community Rolling Action Plan for 2026-2028. The plan covers substances to be evaluated by the Member States and ECHA will publish it in March. The evaluations aim to clarify whether these substances pose a risk to human health or the environment.
The MSC also agreed on four substance evaluations, two compliance checks and one testing proposal examination.
Campaign-2026 – Food Safety – European Commission
Welcome to the European Commission’s Ensuring Europe’s food safety “Love it. Hate it. Trust it!” Campaign! This initiative focuses on ensuring the highest standards of food safety across the EU, protecting the health of consumers and reinforcing trust in European food products.
According to a new joint report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), AMR in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter remains an urgent public health concern across Europe.
Safety Share
Buying second-hand products – Canada.ca
Did you find just what you were looking for when shopping second hand online?
Make sure to check the safety of the product before you buy, take, or use it. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, look for damage, or read labels.
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.
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.
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