The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on May 3 that food processing companies could be subject to administrative fines (AMPs) of up to $ 15,000 for violations that could jeopardize food safety and market access to Canadian products. .

AMP is an additional option that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency can use to resolve violations in accordance with federal regulations. With the increased use of AMP across all food sectors, CFIA will now have a consistent and comprehensive set of tools to ensure compliance with all Canadian food requirements.

Amendments to the Regulation on Administrative and Monetary Fines in Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture (AAAMPR) were published on May 3 in the Canadian Bulletin, Part II, and entered into force. The amendments apply to both business and individuals.

The introduction of AMP for all food sectors followed the entry into force in January 2019 of the Safe Foods Act for Canadians, as well as the Safe Foods Act for Canadians, in which 14 rules were combined into a single set of consistent requirements for all food businesses.

AMPs can range from a Failure Report without a fine to a maximum of $ 15,000 for serious or repeat offenses.

AMP can also be applied to individuals, and amounts can vary from 500 to 1300 US dollars.