The winter 2024 survey received feedback from 412 respondents, including seed growers, seed companies, farmers, farm organizations, commodity groups, academics, and others. | File photo

CFIA releases latest on seed regulatory modernization process

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released a report today on its latest round of industry and expert consultation as it seeks to modernize its seed regulations. “Using an experimental approach to co-develop recommendations for change takes time in order to bring a diverse set of stakeholders together to reach consensus,” the agency […] Read more

The CFIA is looking to update seed regulations to "reduce complexity, protect producers and consumers by strengthening existing rules and adapt to future technical advances and innovation." | Screncap via twitter.com/@InspectionCan

Seed regulation consultation results released

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is getting closer to updating its seed regulations. On Monday, the agency released a “What We Heard” report summarizing the responses of 315 individuals and groups who participated in an online survey from Feb. 15 to May 1. The CFIA is looking to update seed regulations to “reduce complexity, protect […] Read more