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Canadian Food Inspection Agency LaboratoriesCFIA’S Laboratories Directorate consists of a network of 21 laboratory sites across the country, managed by Laboratory Area Network Directors in CFIAs four areas (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Western Areas), and the Executive Directors office in Nepean. CFIA laboratories assist CFIAs Operations staff to investigate consumer concerns, complaints and safety issues. If you need information about a consumer issue, or have a complaint, contact the CFIA Webmaster. CFIA laboratories provide specialized laboratory testing, research, and accreditation services, as well as expert scientific advice for delivery of the Agencys programs:
What we do: Testing Research and Technology Development CFIA laboratory scientists are active in research on food hazards and foodborne diseases; on diseases and pests of animals and plants; and on new and improved testing and analytical methods to ensure that foods and other commodities meet international standards for health and safety. CFIA scientists, chemists and biologists are constantly involved in short-term projects to address immediate issues, or to meet specific requirements for new test methodologies or adaptations. In addition, CFIA has a formal research and technology development program, which supports longer-term research to develop new knowledge and new technologies to address CFIA program needs. CFIA is a partner in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canadas Matching Investment Initiative (MII) program which matches industry support of approved projects. CFIAs research projects are also listed in the Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research (ICAR), a comprehensive data base compiled annually by the Canadian Agri-Food Research Council (CARC) that lists projects from industry, universities and provincial and federal establishments. Accreditation of non-CFIA labs The CFIA promotes the transfer, where feasible, of testing services to non-federal laboratories, and provides technical expertise and other assistance to accredit non-CFIA laboratories to perform test services that meet CFIA and international quality management standards. Currently CFIA participates in three accreditation systems:
Scientific Advice and Scientific Services Scientific and technical staff in CFIAs laboratories provide information, advice and expertise to CFIA inspection and policy officials:
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