Innovation

Provide leadership and a united voice to assertively advocate for regulatory effectiveness.

Recommendations to Government

  • Modernize Canada’s regulatory framework to keep pace with the rapid innovation occurring in the food and beverage manufacturing industry and the competitive landscape globally. This involves:
    • Prioritizing efficient approval processes for new ingredients, technologies, and manufacturing methods to enable faster time-to-market.
    • Harmonizing Canadian regulatory standards with international counterparts to enhance market access and ensure Canadian businesses can compete globally.
    • Eliminating unnecessary barriers and burdens in the regulatory landscape that impact competitiveness of industry domestically and globally.
    • Introducing a fast-track process for innovative products, technologies, or ingredients that contribute to sustainability, health, or global competitiveness, reducing delays in product approvals.