date:Jun 08, 2012
The Safe Food for Canadians Act will improve food safety by instituting a more consistent inspection regime across all food commodities; implementing tougher penalties for activities that put the health and safety of consumers at risk; providing better control over imports and exports; and strengthening food traceability.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said the government is committed to making food as safe as possible for Canadian families.
The Safe Food for Canadians Act strengthens and moder