Course:FNH200/Projects/2024/Similarities and Differences in meat regulations between the US and Canada.

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Potential Topic: Research on the similarities/differences in meat processing/regulations between the US and Canada.

General Overview: https://delltech.com/blog/canadian-vs-united-states-food-regulations-whats-the-difference/

Agencies: FDA and Health Canada are regulatory agencies responsible for safeguarding public's health and safety. What are their differences?

https://www.fda.gov/international-programs/cooperative-arrangements/fda-cfia-and-health-canada-food-safety-systems-recognition-arrangement

https://www.complianceonline.com/resources/fda-vs-health-canada-regulations

Meat components:

Label requirements: Labelling of food is very important information to the consumer. How does Canada label their meats vs the US?

Canada: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels

US: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-food-labeling-guide

Food additives: What additives are added to meat? What is the difference between additives in Canada and the US, especially since the two countries have different definitions for additives?

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted.html

https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/food-additive-status-list

Export and Import: Exports and Imports are very important to any country, how are meat imports and exports regulated in Canada and in the US?

https://inspection.canada.ca/en

https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-imports-exports

Food Safety Control: How does Canada and the US make sure the meats consumer buys are safe?

Canada: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safety-industry

https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safety-consumers

US: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma

Inspection and Compliance: What are the similarities and differences in the inspection and compliance of meats in Canada vs the US?

Canada: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/inspection-and-enforcement

US: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/