Evaluation Report of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Activities Related to Imported Acidified and Low Acid Canned Vegetables

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Ashwani Wadhera, Director
Bureau of Food Safety Assessment
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4 East - 2204C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L2

Telephone: (613) 954-2996
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E-mail: BFSA_BESA@hc-sc.gc.ca

ISBN: 978-0-662-47680-1
Cat. H164-69/2008E
HC Pub. No: 4798

Table Of Contents

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Executive Summary

CFIA Management Response

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Evaluation Scope and Objectives

2.0 Evaluation Approach

2.1 Evaluation Questions and Methodology

3.0 Description of CFIA Activities Related to Imported Acidified and Low Acid Canned Vegetables

3.1 Background

3.2 Legislation, Policies, and Standards

3.3 Description of Activities

3.4 Program Logic Model Related to Imported Acidified and Low Acid Canned Vegetables

4.0 Observations, Conclusions and Recommendations

4.1 Rationale

4.1.1 Legislation

4.1.2 Mandate and Objectives

4.1.3 Responsibilities

4.1.4 Working Agreements

4.1.5 Level of Contribution

4.1.6 Conclusion

4.2 Design and Management

4.2.1 Input and Feedback from Partners and Stakeholders

4.2.2 Internal Audits

4.2.3 Performance Measurement

4.2.4 Informatics System

4.2.5 Changes/Improvements

4.2.6 Conclusion

4.3 Program Delivery

4.3.1 Work Plans Fulfilled as Designed

4.3.2 Highest Risk Imported Acidified and Low Acid Canned Vegetable Products Addressed

4.3.3 Training

4.3.4 Follow-up and Enforcement

4.3.5 Conclusion

4.4 Immediate Outcomes

4.4.1 Imported Products Meet Domestic Related Requirements

4.4.1.1 Food Safety Standards/Criteria

4.4.1.2 Compliance Status

4.4.1.3 Recalls, Incidents, and Food-borne Illnesses

4.4.2 Effectively Managed Food Safety Emergencies and Incidents

4.4.3 Conclusion

Appendix 1 Logic Model

Appendix 2 Narrative for the Logic Model

Appendix 3 Evaluation Methodology and Design

Appendix 4 Evaluation Matrix Table

Appendix 5 Glossary of Terms

Appendix 6 List of Acronyms

Appendix 7 Assessment Committee Members and Health Canada Evaluation Team Members

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"Rapport d'évaluation des activités de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments liées aux légumes en conserve acidifiés ou peu acides importés".

^© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Health, 2008

ISBN: 978-0-662-47680-1
Cat. H164-69/2008E
HC Pub. No: 4798