• Food Safety Modernization Act in the United States
  The U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) came into effect January 4, 2011 and has a direct impact on
  Canadian food processors. The U.S. is currently implementing the requirements of this act and Canadian food
  exporters will have to comply with them.

• Food Safety Training
  The Growing Forward Food Safety Program, for Processors and Distributors is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming training sessions:
  
  
• Introduction to Internal Auditing - March 23, 2012
• Good Manufacturing Practices- April 27, 2012
• Hazard Analysis Critical Contol Point (HACCP) - May 4, 2012
  
  These sessions are free of charge but pre-registration is required at foodsafety@gov.mb.ca or (204) 391-3064 in Winnipeg.
  
  
• Conferences and Meetings
  Update your calendar with new conferences and meetings coming up this winter for the food processing industry.

• Food Safety Tip
  Cross contamination can cause foodborne illness and the recall of your product. To prevent cross contamination in your facility, colour code your tools and equipment. Use different colours to represent items or areas that would be considered food contact and non-food contact. This technique can also be useful when separating ingredients and tools for allergen and non-allergen food products.
  
  
  

For information on the Food Safety Program contact the CVO/Food Safety Knowledge Centre.  For technical information, call 204-795-7968 in Winnipeg; or e-mail foodsafety@gov.mb.ca. For general information, contact your local GO Centre.