Food and beverage safety in Canada falls primarily under the Canadian Health Portfolio, which reports to the Minister of Health in Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports to the Minister of Agriculture. Food testing, labelling, and import/export requirements primarily fall under these national regulatory bodies.
There are several important resources for Canadian Food and Beverage regulations, such as:
There are numerous associations and committees in the EU focused on Plants, Animals, Food, and Feeds:
The purpose of the Food Sanitation Act (FSA) for Japan is to prevent the sanitation hazards resulting from eating and drinking by enforcing the regulations and other measures necessary, from the viewpoint of public health, to ensure food safety and thereby to protect citizens' good health. Recently there have been several amendments in the act to have stringent control on food safety.
ISO 22000 is a certifiable standard that addresses food safety management system. It defines the guidelines and best practices an organization must follow to control food safety hazards and ensure safe consumption of food. FSSC 22000 includes and expands upon the ISO 22000 requirements.
Industry Regulation by Food Group
Learn more about food and beverage regulations by food group, including dairy, meat, plant-based meat, and beverages for different regions throughout the world.
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