Canadian Food Inspection Agency

​This report summarizes testing results from the NCRMP in food samples collected between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022, (hereafter referred to as 2021/22). Over 93,000 tests for residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides, metals and contaminants were performed on approximately 14,500 NCRMP...

Briefing package for the Vice-President, Policy and Programs, of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Health on December 12, 2024, on the topic of the Supplementary Estimates (B)

A 2-year targeted survey analyzed 107 samples of ready-to-eat arctic surf clams for the presence of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and generic E. coli. All samples (100%) were found to be satisfactory.

A 1-year targeted survey analyzed 71 samples of dried fruit and vegetable powders for smoothies for the presence of Salmonella, E. coli O157, and generic E. coli. All samples (100%) were found to be satisfactory.

​Animal rabies cases diagnosed by CFIA laboratories, and total number of samples submitted for testing from 2011 to 2013, tabulated according to province of origin and species.

​Animal rabies cases diagnosed by CFIA laboratories, and total number of samples submitted for testing, tabulated according to province of origin and species.

​CFIA observations of insect and plant species in Canada used for the validation of the standardized Mahalanobis distance species distribution model. Co-ordinates are rounded to a single decimal place.

​The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) is a food surveillance program managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control...

The main objective of this targeted survey was to generate information on the presence and levels of non-permitted colours in red palm oils available on the Canadian retail market. Colours are added to foods to compensate for the natural colour loss due to processing, to achieve a uniform product...

Lead chromate is a lead-based chemical that has been used illegally to add or enhance colour to brightly coloured yellow spices such as turmeric. Lead occurs naturally in the environment and consumers are exposed to low levels of lead in food, drinking water, air, dust and soil. It is neurotoxic,...