INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Industry Development

Strengthening Ontario’s meat and poultry embracing a robust food safety culture while aiding with operational challenges and regulatory compliance, training, and educational resources.

Technical Support And Services

While MPO staff were unable to visit as many meat plants across the province in 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we continued to offer technical and regulatory support to our members, answering emails and phone calls ensuring that we are hearing from the industry and responding to their concerns. The top three issues facing our members remains regulatory burdens, access to labour, and rising costs.

MPO received via email and telephone over 200 requests for assistance with regulatory, technical, and operational challenges from operators. The guidance MPO provided is not limited to Ontario Meat Regulation 31/05 but included other pieces of Provincial and Federal regulation that spanned many jurisdictions such as Health Canada, CFIA and the Ministry of Labour. Specific issues addressed included licensing or construction requirements, inspection issues, traceability, and corrective actions for adverse test results.

2021 Top Reg's

Ontario Regulation 31/05 - Meat

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

Environmental Protection Act and Regulations

Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001

Health of Animals Act and Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Act