What Body enforces food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada, for animal health and plant protection, to set standards and carry out enforcement and inspection?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) protects consumers by contributing to food safety, the protection of plants and the health of animals in Canada. Food safety and consumer protection are essential to the health of Canadians. Inspection and verification of importers and exporters enhance the level of confidence in agricultural inputs, animal and plant health and food safety, elements essential to marketplace confidence. The legislative authorities provide health, social and economic benefits for all Canadians.