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Public Consultation on Proposed Regulations for the Irradiation of Poultry, Ground Beef, Shrimp and Mangoes
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Role of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Today's Presentation
- The role of the Canadian Food Inspection
- Agency Proposed CFIA inspection programs for irradiated poultry products, ground beef, shrimp and mangoes
- Canadian labelling requirements for irradiated foods
CFIA's Role in Food Safety Regulation
- administer inspection programs related to foods, plants and animals
- enforce food safety, labelling, nutrition and quality standards
- inspect activities in all federally registered food plants across Canada
- inspect imported foods
Food Safety is a Shared Responsibility
CFIA operates on the belief that consultation with stakeholders, and partnerships with consumers, industry and governments are the most effective ways to achieve results
Food Inspection
INSPECTIONS -> Establishment
INSPECTIONS -> Product
Establishment Registration
Licensing of Operators
Product's Certification
Enforcement of Regulations
Proposed CFIA Programs for Inspecting Irradiated Poultry, Ground Beef, Shrimp and Mangoes - Irradiation of Poultry, Ground Beef and Shrimp and Mangoes
If allowed through regulation, the CFIA will verify that:- irradiation is used strictly in accordance with the standards set out in the Food and Drug Regulations
- irradiation is part of a comprehensive approach to food safety and wholesomeness
- irradiated products are properly labelled
Irradiated Food Products
Recommended Canadian Code Of Practice Food Irradiation
Prepared by Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada, in cooperation with CFIA
To assure compliance with the Food and Drug Regulations
Irradiation of Poultry, Ground Beef and Shrimp
- Irradiation kills pathogens & spoilage organisms
- reducing the risk of foodborne illness from treated foods; and
- extending the shelflife of treated foods
Irradiation of Poultry, Ground Beef and Shrimp
- References for foodborne illness
- Health Canada - Food-Related Illnesses
Public Health Agency - Foodborne, Waterborne and Zoonotic Infections Division- US Center For Disease Control (CDC)
Irradiation of Mangoes
Irradiation is used to reduce insect infestation and extend shelf-life
Current Labelling Requirements
Food advertisements for irradiated foods must clearly reveal that they have been irradiated
Current Labelling Requirements
- Irradiated prepackaged foods must carry a statement, "treated with radiation", "treated by irradiation", or "irradiated"
- Must display the Radura symbol
- Shipping container, "Do not irradiate again", if maximum permitted absorbed dose
Current Labelling Requirements
- If not prepackaged, information must appear on signage in close proximity
- Signs accompanying bulk displays of irradiated foods must carry the same identification as that required on package labels.
Current Labelling Requirements
- If an irradiated food is used as an ingredient of another food, it must be declared as being "irradiated" in the list of ingredients only if it constitute 10 % or more of the final food
Current Labelling Requirements
- Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising Section II: Basic Labelling Requirements; Sections 2.1 to 2.15
- Food and Drug Regulations PART B, FOODS DIVISION 1, Sections B.01.001 and B.01.035
For more information:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
59 Camelot Drive
Nepean, Ontario
K1A 0Y9
CFIA website: www.inspection.gc.ca
National spokesperson:
Claude Boissonneault
Tel: (613) 225-2342
Fax:(613) 221-7296
For media inquiries Tel.: (613) 228-6682
