‘HIGH STANDARDS’ TO BE MAINTAINED DESPITE CANADA FOOD INSPECTOR FIRINGS
April 1st, 2012
BY MJ DESCHAMPS
CANADA's food industry is putting on a brave face after the sacking of approximately 100 government food inspectors this week due to major federal government budget cutbacks, telling just-food that high health standards will be maintained.
"Our food safety system includes robust screening and monitoring by both government agencies and industry," said Susan Abel, senior director of product safety and trade regulation at industry association Food and Consumer Products of Canada, in response to the cuts.
Food safety has been at the ...
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