Government of Canada Establishes Centre for Food Virology
St-Hyacinthe laboratory to strengthen ability to detect food safety hazards
(firmenpresse) - ST-HYACINTHE, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 07/23/15 -- Office of the Minister of Health
Today, the Government of Canada announced the establishment of the Food Virology National Reference Centre at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) laboratory in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. This CFIA reference centre will enhance Canada's ability to effectively detect viral contaminants in food, such as noroviruses and hepatitis A.
Also announced was an agreement between the CFIA and Genome Quebec that will develop genomics-based analytical methods for pathogen detection and epidemiological support. This partnership is expected to lead to the development of more precise, molecular-based methods for identifying specific strains of foodborne viruses. This ultimately could help the CFIA trace outbreaks of viral foodborne illness back to a specific source and take a more targeted approach to recalling contaminated products. It will also allow public health officials to identify high-risk strains of foodborne viruses.
Over the next five years, the CFIA will continue to improve its laboratory services in St-Hyacinthe by modernizing its facilities and equipment as well as conducting research and developing new methods of detection. Additionally, the laboratory has been increasing professional and technical staff and is developing advanced technologies for food surveillance.
The Food Virology National Reference Centre will be a part of the Food Safety Information Network earlier this year. The FSIN will be implemented incrementally over five years, linking federal and provincial food safety authorities and accredited laboratories across the country.
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"Our Government has a strong record at improving food safety and we are working to further strengthen it by enhancing Canada's expertise in food virology. This will allow the CFIA and its partners to better manage emerging issues and respond to food safety incidents and emergencies."
- Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health
"We are pleased that our partnership with the CFIA will provide better access to new technologies and contribute to a safer food supply."
- Marc LePage, CEO (Genome Quebec)
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Michael Bolkenius
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Media Relations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
613-773-6600
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Datum: 23.07.2015 - 14:33 Uhr
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