b'ObjectivesThe new legislative framework aims to better protectAsfortheSafeFoodforCanadiansRegulations consumers,ensurepublichealthandstrengthen( SFCR consolidated13food-specificregulations ) Canadas food safety system. To this end, theCana-and incorporated certain provisions from theConsumer dianFoodInspectionAgency(Agency)hasbeenPackaging and Labelling Regulations.granted new powers. With this legislative overhaul, the Agency has been Description of the New Legislation given more stringent monitoring and control powers. In fact, the powers of the Agency are no longer limited One of the outcomes of the legislative framework over- to monitoring nine food commodities: dairy products, haul was the coming into force of theSafe Food forfish and seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, Canadians Act SFCA ( ) on January 15, 2019. The resultmapleproducts,meat,processedeggs,processed ofthatwastorepealandconsolidateintoasinglefruitsandvegetables,andshelleggs.TheAgency piece of legislation all the powers provided in the fournow has oversight powers over all food commodities. statutes:theCanadaAgriculturalProductsAct the , Fish Inspection Act Meat Inspection Actand the Being more results-oriented, theSFCA SFCR , the and some food-relatedprovisionsintheConsumerPackagingintroducethreekeyaspectstostrengthenthefood and Labelling Act safety system: the creation of a licensing regime, new .traceabilityrequirementsandthedevelopmentof preventive control plans.Powers of the AgencyIssue written warningsIssue administrative monetary penaltiesLimit the movement of non-compliant productsOrder the destruction of non-compliant products Order the removal from Canada of non-compliant productsRequire regulated persons to be equipped with traceability systemsOrder the production of documentsIssue or revoke licences Order the recall of products14 CANADA AGRICULTURAL REVIEW TRIBUNAL'