03. Food Product Safety and Inspection
The Act provides the legislative framework for quality control standards for specific agricultural products through the establishment of grading systems.
The Act provides for an inspection system to ensure that standards of sanitation are adequate, and places certain restrictions on milk vendors.
This Act allows the Province to establish compositional and quality standards for processed foods by: adopting federal standards if they exist, or by establishing provincial standards by regulation if federal standards do not exist.
This comprehensive Act provides the authority for all matters pertaining to health & disease prevention within the Province. The Act establishes a framework aimed at maintaining public health by preventing & removing a broad range of health hazards.
Regulations respecting the prevention of the importation, exportation and spreading of pests injurious to plants and provision for their control and eradication, and for the certification of plants
See part 16 - Fish Inspection Fees.
The Act, administered by the Provincial Veterinarian, provides a statutory authority to limit the spread of contagious diseases in animals, including aquatic animals.
Regional health authorities are responsible for food service and restaurant inspections. Contact information for these authorities is provided.
Information and federal regulations for food products. Information on HACCP food safety enhancement program, and other federal initiatives.
