Canadian Supply ChainFood Safety Coalition

Looking Ahead 2003/2004

Presented at the Annual Meeting

16 September 2003

Guelph, Ontario

Proposed Priorities - 2003/4

Steering Commitee proposes that the Coalition continue to focus on 3 key areas: Coalition Administration Member Communications & Services Issue Management & Government

Relations

Coalition Administration

Priorities are: Implement the new member categories

& fee structure expand the membership ensure an orderly transition of the

administrative services explore incorporation as an option

Member Communications & Services (1)

Launch the WebsiteQuarterly Conference CallsRegular NewslettersInformation Bulletins (as required)Industry WorkshopsAnnual Symposium

Member Communications & Services (2)

Workshops - Possible Topics Food Safety Auditing In Canada Official Recognition of Industry

Initiatives Others?

Member Communications & Services (3)

Sypmosium Joint with Intergovernmental

Committees May 2004 (proposed) Two Objectives

Outlook SessionsForum for Food Safety Policy

Issue Management & Government Relations (1)

New Food Safety Policy Decision-Making Mechanism Develop Coalition Position Dialogue with Governments

Existing Committees (Policy ADM’s, CFISIG, FPTAFIC, FPTFSPC) Continue meetings with co-chairs Improve industry access, transparency &

harmonization

Issue Management &Government Relations (2)

Follow-up on other APF - Food Safety & Quality Chapter Initiatives Setting Goals, Targets & Indicators Traceability, Surveillance & Research

Other Government Initiatives Proposed Canada Health Protection Act Revision of CFIA Act Regulatory Initiatives (e.g. Irradiation)

Looking Ahead: 2003/4 & Beyond

We would like your input on: Overall Priorities What’s important within each New Suggestions