Safe Food for Canadians Act: What it means for import and export trade

The Government of Canada introduced the Safe Food for Canadians Act to modernize, simplify and strengthen rules for food commodities imported into Canada and to provide increased export opportunities for Canadian producers. The legislation provides clear and consistent rules for food commodity importers so that consumers can be confident that all food on grocery shelves […]

Fraser Direct is now Controlled Goods Registered

To enhance our Supply Change Management services, Fraser Direct is now registered with the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) at our Georgetown, Ontario and London, Ontario locations. The CGP plays a vital role in the prevention and detection of the unlawful examination, possession or transfer of controlled goods in Canada. Under the authorities of the Defence […]

Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations and Licensing Requirements

The most significant change in the history of Canadian Food and Drug Regulations is about to take effect. The Safe Food for Canadians Act was passed in November 2012, but the regulations and guidance documents are expected to be published in Canada Gazette I as early as January 2015. In order to ensure a stronger […]