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.