date:Aug 16, 2013
he excellent international reputation of Canada's agricultural, forestry, and agri-food exports, worth billions of dollars annually.
Regulating Biotechnology
The regulation of biotechnology is a shared responsibility in the federal government. The CFIA regulates biotechnology-derived products, including novel plants, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and veterinary biologics. Through the Agency's safety assessment process, new agricultural products are evaluated for efficacy and for safety for anim