QSA's Week in Food (#1, 2025)
Canadian Food Inspection fees updated; new intake for Youth Employment in Agri-sector; MPs discuss food prices; Poultry stats released.
Start Date: 2025-01-04
End Date: 2025-01-10
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency Amends Fee Structure
The Canada Gazette announced amendments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice, effective March 31, 2024. The updates involve adjustments in fees across several sectors, including dairy, egg, and fish inspection services. For dairy products, inspection fees will rise to $106.80, while export certificate issuance fees will increase to $21.36. Egg inspection fees will increase to $76.97 per hour. The fish inspection fee for imported products will be adjusted to $0.00230 per kilogram. These changes are expected to impact producers and exporters, requiring budget adjustments for compliance.
Sources: ['Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca', 'Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca']