Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act (S.C. 1997, c. 6)

Act current to 2013-06-25 and last amended on 2012-06-29


An Act to establish the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and to repeal and amend other Acts as a consequence

Preamble

WHEREAS the Government of Canada wishes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of federal inspection and related services for food and animal and plant health by consolidating them;

WHEREAS the consolidation of those services under a single food inspection agency will contribute to consumer protection and facilitate a more uniform and consistent approach to safety and quality standards and risk-based inspection systems;

WHEREAS the Government of Canada wishes to have that food inspection agency deliver those services in a cost effective manner;

WHEREAS the Government of Canada wishes to promote trade and commerce;

AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada wishes to pursue a greater degree of collaboration and consultation between federal departments and with other orders of government in this area;