ActiveGovernment food-safety agency

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Federal science-based food, animal and plant safety agency forming part of Canada’s Health Portfolio.

Organization profile

Organization type
Government food-safety agency
Headquarters / base
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Geographic scope
National
Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-24.

Medical focus

Food safetyPublic health

Activities

Food safetyInspection

Population served

General populationHealth professionalsPolicy makers

Institutional relationships

Where this organization fits

Evidence-based links to other public institutions. Connections do not imply endorsement.
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