Canadian Produce Marketing Association / Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes
Registration:
23
of
59
(2008-07-02
to
2009-11-17)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- CPMA Wholesale Repack Food Safety Program - Develop and support implementation of a comprehensive food safety program for the wholesale and repack segments of the fresh fruit & vegetable supply chain.
- Destination Inspection Service Project - New CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce.
- Industry Data Collection Project - Develop and upgrade data available for fresh fruit & vegetable industry and government utilization.
Policies or Program
- Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place including the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain.
- Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education.
- Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a PACA-like trust to mitigate commercial business risk for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.
Regulation
- Canada Agricultural Products Act & Regulations - Organic. In respect to Canadian organic regime.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Fruit and Vegetable Licensing and Arbitration Regulations. In respect of strengthening regulations and delivery.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Fruit and Vegetable Regulations. In respect of modification of grade regulations.
- Canada Customs Act & Regulations. In respect of establishing & implementing appropriate enforcement mechanisms to ensure adherence to regulations and policies which affect the movement of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act & Regulations. In respect of consistency in delivery.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Genetically Modified Organisms(GMO). In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Irradiation. In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Nanotechnology. In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations. In respect of ensuring the safety of the food supply.
- Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).
- Plant Protection Act & Regulations. In respect to consistent delivery by CFIA of plant health regulations.