Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… Since the Safe Food for Canadians Act came into effect (January 15, 2020), we are fielding more questions about how PICS software can help meet requirements. There also appear to be several more CFIA ... Read More
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3rd Party Software We Use and Recommend… This month’s featured software suggested by WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud. Zoom Video Communication - https://zoom.us/ Zoom offers communications software that combines video conferencing, online ... Read More
November’s Business Improvement News!
Save the Date for CPMA's Farm to Plate Event... Date: February 25, 2020 Location: Ottawa This is your chance to meet the new Members of Parliament and ensure the fresh produce industry's voice is heard. More details will follow... 3rd Party ... Read More
Software Designed With Your Fresh Produce Business in Mind!
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud... The compliance date for fresh fruit and vegetable requirements under the Safe Foods for Canadian Act (SFCR) is quickly approaching - January 15, 2020. CPMA says they are expecting CFIA to move from an ... Read More
Fresh Produce Industry News from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association…
Safe Food For Canadians Regulations – Traceability. CFIA Releases Guidance, Including Lot Guidance. CFIA recently released updated guidance on traceability requirements (see the notification below which includes a link to the document). A link to ... Read More
CFIA Announces New Administrative Monetary Penalties!
News Release from Canadian Food Inspection Agency Government of Canada announces new Administrative Monetary Penalties for companies that break federal food safety rules May 1, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is committed to ... Read More
Important Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Deadline Coming
Source: Import Systems Unit (CFIA) cfia.isu-usi.acia@canada.ca All those who declare plant, animal or food imports to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) need to be aware of an important deadline ... Read More
Less Than Two Months Until Your Food Business May Need a Licence
Did you know? In two months, food businesses may need a licence to import, export or send food across provincial and territorial borders. They may also need a preventive control plan and traceability records. Find out what requirements will apply to ... Read More
More About Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
The Government of Canada published the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations on June 13. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has announced that they will be reviewing the regulations to see how they differ from the January 2018 “draft” ... Read More