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Meet Jasmine Mander, CFIA science specialist

Raised in Ottawa, I was privileged from a very young age with easy access to the natural world. Here’s how I followed my own trail towards working for Canada’s largest science-based regulator.

Your opinion matters

How does information collected through public opinion research help the CFIA to serve you better?

New requirements for businesses in the fresh fruits or vegetables sector

Since some of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations requirements were new to fresh fruits or vegetables, businesses in the sector have had extra time to comply.

Edible insects: what to know before biting into bugs

Edible insects are on grocery store shelves. Are you ready to give them a try? Here are some ways the CFIA protects consumers so you can dig in with confidence.

What are those white spots on your chocolate?

Have you ever opened a chocolate treat that didn’t look quite right? Here are some chocolate-related natural occurrences you may not be aware of.

How to be a happy camper

Tent…check. Sleeping bag…check. S'mores…check! Before you head out on your next adventure, check out these important tips to help protect yourself and the environment.

On the frontlines: an inside look at meat inspection during COVID-19

CFIA inspectors help to ensure the production of safe food. Meat hygiene supervisor Ryan Morris shares his experience working on the frontlines in Alberta.

I found a bug in my food!

Ever find something unexpected in your food, like bugs or plastic? In this podcast, a food safety specialist shares his strangest discoveries.

Staying safe with allergies: triple-check labels for food bought online

Here’s how the growing trend towards online grocery shopping is impacting Canadians living with food allergies, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Women in Science: meet Victoria Arling and Annie Locas

Calling all students: do you love science? Are you wondering what to do with a science degree? Here’s how two CFIA experts got their careers started.

Putting honey to the test

Canadians love their honey. But if sugars are added and not declared on the label, that is a form of food fraud. The CFIA tests honey to make sure it’s authentic.

Getting food exports ready for takeoff

To counter border closures due to COVID-19, the CFIA is finding innovative solutions to facilitate uninterrupted trade and supporting industry’s access to foreign markets.

Collaborating with genome specialists to protect Canadian wine

Grapevines produce the quality grapes wineries need. Here’s how CFIA is helping to keep them virus-free so you can enjoy local wine.

Sharing bacterial DNA data helps solve international food safety investigations

In 2020, the sharing of data allowed food safety authorities to rapidly trace a multinational outbreak to enoki mushrooms and to recall the affected products.