So here is the thing... Programs that some find to be in the way of progress other find to be important.
Here is an example of how this can effect us in our families.
Take this case of what I would consider important to my family.
Notice that the last time they did an annual report was 2009/2010.
The 2010/2011 season provided reports on activities... great..
The 2011/2012 season had one report.... umm whats going on...
The 2012/2013 season nothing... hello is anybody watching our food supply?
Is this a case of the info to Canadians going dark or have they stop testing.
If CFIA is responsible for the
surveillance what are they not telling us?
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/ch...ical-residues/eng/1324258929171/1324264923941
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Chemical Residues in Food[/h]The chemical residue surveillance program of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (<abbr title="Canadian Food Inspection Agency">CFIA</abbr>) consists of three well-defined components. The first is monitoring sampling, which probes the food supply for potential contamination. The second is directed sampling which focuses on identified chemical contamination issues and the third is compliance sampling, which seeks removal of food in violation of standards from the marketplace.
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Limits for chemical residues and contaminants[/h] Generally speaking, maximum residue limits (MRLs), maximum levels (MLs), guidelines, standards and tolerances are limits established by Health Canada to minimize potential health risks to Canadians from excessive exposure to chemical residues and contaminants in foods.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) tests a variety of foods available in Canada for chemical residue and contaminants. When test levels are above the established limits for the food being analyzed, results are referred to Health Canada for a risk assessment. Based on the risk assessment outcome, <abbr title="Canadian Food Inspection Agency">CFIA</abbr> makes a final decision on whether further action, such as product seizure or recall, is necessary.
Limits are set at levels far below the amount that could pose a health concern. This is why foods with residues or contaminants over maximum limits can still be safe for consumption. In simple terms, limits can be described as traffic lights. When levels of residues or contaminants exceed limits, the traffic light turns yellow, indicating caution and the need for further assessment. That assessment determines if the food is unsafe (red light) or safe (green light).
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Chemical residue reports[/h]
- 2011/2012
- Melamine in selected foods
- 2010/2011
- Aflatoxins in Dried Fruits, Nuts and Nut Products, and Corn Products
- Arsenic speciation in rice and rice products, breakfast and infant cereals, fruit products, bottled water and seaweed products
- Bisphenol A in infant formulae and foods
- Bromate in Bottled Water
- Cadmium in Rice and Rice-based Products
- Children's Food Projects - Report on Sampling
- Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in Vegetable Oils and Cheese
- Food Colours in Selected Foods
- Fumonisins in Corn Products
- Gluten in Ground Spices
- Melamine in Milk-based and Soy-based Products
- Mercury in Dried Tea, Soft Drinks and Corn Syrup
- Microcystins in Bottled Water
- Milk and Egg in Beer
- Ochratoxin A and Deoxynivalenol in Selected Foods
- Pesticides in Coffee, Fruit Juice and Tea
- Pesticides in Intra-Provincially Traded Fresh Vegetables
- Progesterone in Butter, Cheese and Cream
- Propylene Oxide in Foods
- Sulphites in Fresh Grapes
- Sulphites in Fruit Spreads
- Undeclared Allergens in Flavour Packets
- Undeclared Allergens in Sauces, Marinades and Dressings
- 2009/2010
- Annual Report - National Chemical Residue Monitoring Program
- Aflatoxin in Dried Figs and Dried Dates
- Arsenic Speciation in Rice and Pear Products
- Bisphenol-A in Infant Food and Formula
- Children's Food Project - Report on sampling
- Fining Agents in Wine
- Food Colours Used in the Production of Manufactured Foods
- Melamine Residues In Fluid Milk, Milk-based Products and Soy-based Products
- Ochratoxin A and Deoxynivalenol in Selected Foods
- Pesticide Residues and Metals in Dried Tea
- Pesticide Residues in Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
- Undeclared Allergens in Infant Formulas and Foods
[h=2]Additional information[/h] Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) share responsibility for ensuring that Canada's food supply is safe.
The <abbr title="Canadian Food Inspection Agency">CFIA</abbr> is responsible for the surveillance of chemical residues in foods and their adherence to these Regulations.