Safe Food for Canadians Act Timelines for Fresh fruit or Vegetables

Use this timetable to find out when you will need to comply with those requirements of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) related to licensing, preventive control plans (PCP), preventive controls and traceability.

Dan Botts Lauded for his Service to MCFA, Specialty Crop Producers

December 20, 2018 Minor Crop Farmer Alliance

Leaders, colleagues and friends from industry, registrants and regulators gathered to recognize Botts for his longtime work to maintain specialty crop growers’ access to safe and effective crop protection tools. Since MCFA was formed in 1991, Botts has guided the work of its Technical Committee. That has included advocating for U.S. specialty crop growers on Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue, as well as with foreign governments and agencies that regulate international trade.

Make A Splash At Your Feast Of The Seven Fishes With An All-New Genji Platter

December 19, 2018 Genji

Just in time for holiday parties, the pre-eminent provider of sustainable sushi at retail has rolled out seven new sushi platters. Packed with favorites like the Shrimp California Roll and the Salmon Avocado Roll, a Genji platter makes the perfect addition to a Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes or any holiday celebration.

Trump Signs Legislation to Permanently Exempt Shrimpers

December 19, 2018 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The Southern Shrimp Alliance reported that both the House and Senate had finally passed legislation (S. 140) to make permanent a temporary legislative exemption for shrimp fishing vessels from an extremely onerous and unnecessary EPA Vessel Incidental Discharge Permit requirement. SSA is very happy to report that this legislation was sent to the President and has now been signed into law.

New York’s Attorney General Focuses on Fish Fraud

December 19, 2018 National Fisheries Institute

An investigation by New York’s Attorney General that targeted 155 stores across 29 supermarket brands found mislabeled seafood about a quarter of the time.