Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Canadian Food Safety and SPS Systems Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance (TPSA) Prepared by: Yvon Bertrand May 2016 1
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Presentation Overview • Introduction • Organization and Shared Responsibilities • Statutory Framework and Authority • Food Safety System Evolution • Program Design and Delivery • Communication • Lessons Learned • Conclusion 2
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Canada’s Food Safety System • Three fundamental principles: The health of the population must remain paramount. Policy decisions must be based on scientific evidence. All sectors and jurisdictions must collaborate to protect consumers 3
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Canada’s Food Safety System • Many challenges: – An area of 9,976,000 sq. km. – Ten provinces and three territories – Different cultures, different agricultural productions – From multinational organizations to very small enterprises – Population of 34,000,000, with 80% living in urban areas – Majority of urban centers located along the Canada-United States border 4
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Canada’s Food Safety System • The solution: Close working partnerships amongst federal, provincial, territorial and municipal authorities, industry, health professionals and consumers Governments collaborate in areas of shared jurisdiction Industry associations, academia and consumer, environmental and health groups contribute to the work of governments 5
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Background: Federal Inspection System Before CFIA Health Canada Fisheries & Oceans Food policy Fish inspection Food inspection, food Registered fish processing and processing, distribution and storage establishments retail establishments Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Food recall Food policy Industry Canada Registered food processing and storage establishment Policy regulations Animal health Labelling Plant protection Food composition Weights and measures 6
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) CFIA Creation 7 7
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Why the CFIA Came Into Being • To clarify roles and responsibilities • To reduce overlaps and duplications • To improve service delivery • To improve federal/provincial harmonization and cooperation • To enhance accountability and reporting to the Parliament 8
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Mandate and Vision The CFIA is mandated to safeguard Canada’s food supply, and the plants and animals upon which safe and high- quality food depends, which enhances the health and well- being of the Canadian people, environment and economy. The CFIA vision is to excel as a science-based regulator, trusted and respected by Canadians and the international community. The CFIA mandate and vision is consistent with the “One Health” concept which encompasses public health, animal health, and environmental health. 9
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) “From Farm to Fork” • Producers (On-farm food safety system) • Processors / Wholesalers (Mandatory/Voluntary HACCP) • Transporters/Distributors (Prerequisite programs- GMP) • Restaurants /Consumers – food safety 10
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Food Safety in Canada: Shared Responsibility • Minister of Health • Sets national standards and policies for food safety and nutritional quality • Leads national food-borne disease surveillance activities • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (reporting to Min. Health) • Enforces all federal food legislation • Provides all federal food inspection services related to safety, economic fraud and trade-related requirements • Provinces and Territories – Enforces provincial food regulations 11 11
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Food Safety in Canada: Minister of Health (HC) • Food Directorate – Establishes policies and standards relating to food safety and nutritional quality of food sold in Canada – Assesses the effectiveness of the CFIA’s activities related to food safety • Veterinary Drugs Directorate • Pest Management Regulatory Agency 12
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Food Safety in Canada: Minister of Health • Public Health Agency of Canada – Responsible for surveillance of food- borne, water-borne and enteric human illnesses – Comprehensive expertise and support for epidemiological and microbiological investigations 13
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Canada’s Food Inspection System Stakeholders: Have responsibility for producing and marketing safe food Must have applicable monitoring systems in place (as per various gov’t policies) to show control and ability to produce safe products Have a form of partnership with CFIA as they now partially pay for services through the “cost recovery” mechanism. 14
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Value Chain Partnerships Success of a food safety system depends on all partners working together: • Federal government – standards setting and interprovincial and international oversight • Provinces and Territories – intra-provincial oversight • Municipalities – local and retail oversight • Academia and international food experts (scientists) – scientific advice and educational support • Growers/Producers – Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) • Food processors – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Transporters – Good Transportation Practices • Distributors/retailers – Safe food handling • Consumers – Safe food handling 15
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Ministerial Advisory Board • To provide advice to Minister on: – Strategic direction and priorities – Policy and program – Science and risk evaluation – Communication and consultation with stakeholders • Six(6) representatives from industry and academia 16
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Legislative Authority 17 17
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) CFIA Regulatory Role in a Complex Global Environment Trade Policy and Initiatives Policy Development Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Standard Setting Fisheries & Oceans Risk Assessment WTO Inspection Canadian Food NAFTA Agency / Health Domestic Inspection Agency / Canada Health Canada Natural Resources Canada Fisheries & Oceans Government Mandated Programs Environment Canada Canada Labour Code Amendments Environ. Mgt. System International Modern Comptrollership Results Codex Alimentarius, IPPC, OIE Based Management FAO, WHO Security and Public Health Canada Border Services Agency Public Health Agency of Canada 18
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) The CFIA’s Legislative Authority The CFIA administers or enforces the following Acts and their respective Regulations: • Food and Drugs Act * - Seeds Act • Fish Inspection Act - Canada Agricultural Products Act • Health of Animals Act - Agriculture & Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalty • Meat Inspection Act - Canada Food Inspection Agency Act • Plant Breeders’ Rights Act - Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act • Plant Protection Act • Fertilizers Act • Feeds Act *As it relates to food 19
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Maintaining an Effective Regulatory Base • Maintains an effective and transparent system that is based on rules and science; • Develops and updates acts and regulations • Leads or participates in domestic and international agreements and arrangements; • Consults with other levels of government and stakeholders on future amendments to the regulations 20
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) CFIA Evolution 21 21
Canada-Indonesia Trade and Private Sector Assistance Project (TPSA) Safe Food for Canadians Act The Government of Canada is taking action to further strengthen Canada's world-class food safety system. Safe Food for Canadians Act passed in November 2012 set the stage for important changes to Canada's food safety system. The result: better protection for Canadians for food safety. The Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan focuses on continuous improvement based on science, global trends, and best practices. - stronger food safety rules - more effective inspection - a commitment to service - more information for consumers 22
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