Your role in food safety

Consumers play an important role in food safety in the home. [learn more about your role...]

More information for consumers...

• Best before dates
• Causes of foodborne illness
• Country of origin labelling
• Food allergens
• Imported food products
• Food labelling

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Learn about Government's role in food safety

The CFIA, along with many federal, provincial/territorial and municipal organizations, works to help keep your food safe. [learn more about the government's role...]

More information for consumers...

• About the CFIA
• Corporate Video (pop up window)
• International standards
• Prosecution bulletins
• Restaurant and food service inspection
• Working with our partners

 

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Learn about Industry's role in food safety

Industry follows strict rules for handling, manufacturing and processing food. If there is a food safety incident, they work with government and others to make sure that any unsafe foods are quickly removed from the marketplace. [learn more about the food industry's role...]

More information for consumers...

• Compliance
• Food Safety Enhancement Program
• Safe food production