Consumer Association Roundtable

The purpose of the Consumer Association Roundtable is to provide a forum for dialogue between the federal government and Canadian consumers through an ongoing exchange with key consumer associations.

Members of the Roundtable discuss, and provide input to, food safety and other topics related to CFIA priorities, policies, programs and services that benefit from consumer input.

The Consumer Association Roundtable is chaired by Canada's Chief Food Safety Officer and Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Brian Evans.

The Roundtable will meet face-to-face a minimum of two times a year and will also meet as required. The CFIA will provide feedback to members on the outcomes for policies, programs or services for which the Roundtable provided input.

The CFIA will always retain final decision-making authority and responsibilities.

Membership

Current members of the Consumer Association Roundtable are:

• Anaphylaxis Canada
• Association québécoise des allergies alimentaires
• Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
• Consumers' Association of Canada
• Consumers Council of Canada
• Dieticians of Canada
• Option consommateurs
• People's Food Policy Project

Additional participants may be included, depending on the subject of the meeting.

Meeting Reports

• December 8, 2010

Additional information

• 2010-12-08: News Release: New Forum Gives Consumer Associations a Voice in Food Safety

For more information on the Consumer Association Roundtable, please contact us.