The BC post-farm food safety program launched in December 2016 and will run till January 31st, 2018.
Under this cost-sharing initiative funded by the Canadian federal and BC governments, BC food and beverage manufacturers are encouraged to adopt enhanced food safety practices and develop a food safety culture.
The program enables eligible businesses to access up to $35,000 dollars towards the implementation of food safety and traceability systems.
VQIP is a US FDA voluntary and fee-based program that allows eligible food importers to expedite the review and entry of food into the US. Eligibility is limited to importers who demonstrate, through accredited third-party certification, a commitment to food safety and security.
The SQF institute (SQFI) is currently gathering stakeholder feedback and public input on proposed updates to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) code.1 SQFI anticipates that the SQF code Edition 8 will be released prior to the SQF annual conference taking place in Orlando, FL on October 25-27, 16.
Sirocco Food and Wine Consulting recently delivered organoleptic training to Lethbridge College (LC)’s culinary research team. This deliverable fits into the Alberta college’s mandate to add an applied research component to their culinary careers program.
The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The new legislation which covers food products subject to FDA oversight, aims at protecting public health by strengthening the food safety system. Included in the scope of the law are both domestic and imported food sold in the United States.
