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FOOD COMMITMENT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Establishments
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- federally inspected facility
1, record 1, English, federally%20inspected%20facility
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- federally inspected plant 2, record 1, English, federally%20inspected%20plant
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Provincially inspected plants tend to be smaller and often service local areas or specialty markets. Federally inspected facilities tend to be larger than provincially inspected plants, are designed for higher volumes and have to meet international and inter-provincial trade requirements. Both the provincial and federal meat inspection systems are solidly founded in the commitment to food safety. Each system has strict food safety control measures in place, including, among other things, procedures for sanitation, production practices and record keeping. 1, record 1, English, - federally%20inspected%20facility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Établissements industriels
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- établissement inspecté par le gouvernement fédéral
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20inspect%C3%A9%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les établissements inspectés par le gouvernement provincial sont habituellement plus petits et desservent souvent des zones de service locales ou des marchés spécialisés. Les établissements inspectés par le gouvernement fédéral sont habituellement plus grands que les établissements inspectés par le gouvernement provincial, sont conçus pour des volumes plus élevés et doivent satisfaire à des exigences commerciales internationales et interprovinciales. Les systèmes d'inspection des ventes des gouvernements provincial et fédéral ont essentiellement pour but la salubrité des aliments. Chaque système met en application des mesures de contrôle strictes de la salubrité des aliments, entre autres des procédures d'assainissement, des pratiques de production et des tenues de registres. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20inspect%C3%A9%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos industriales
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- planta inspeccionada por el gobierno federal
1, record 1, Spanish, planta%20inspeccionada%20por%20el%20gobierno%20federal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- instalación inspeccionada por el gobierno federal 2, record 1, Spanish, instalaci%C3%B3n%20inspeccionada%20por%20el%20gobierno%20federal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Administration
- Industrial Establishments
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Food Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- provincially inspected facility
1, record 2, English, provincially%20inspected%20facility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- provincially inspected plant 2, record 2, English, provincially%20inspected%20plant
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Provincially inspected plants tend to be smaller and often service local areas or specialty markets. Federally inspected facilities tend to be larger than provincially inspected plants, are designed for higher volumes and have to meet international and inter-provincial trade requirements. Both the provincial and federal meat inspection systems are solidly founded in the commitment to food safety. Each system has strict food safety control measures in place, including, among other things, procedures for sanitation, production practices and record keeping. 2, record 2, English, - provincially%20inspected%20facility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration provinciale
- Établissements industriels
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- établissement inspecté par le gouvernement provincial
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20inspect%C3%A9%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20provincial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les établissements inspectés par le gouvernement provincial sont habituellement plus petits et desservent souvent des zones de service locales ou des marchés spécialisés. Les établissements inspectés par le gouvernement fédéral sont habituellement plus grands que les établissements inspectés par le gouvernement provincial, sont conçus pour des volumes plus élevés et doivent satisfaire à des exigences commerciales internationales et interprovinciales. Les systèmes d'inspection des ventes des gouvernements provincial et fédéral ont essentiellement pour but la salubrité des aliments. Chaque système met en application des mesures de contrôle strictes de la salubrité des aliments, entre autres des procédures d'assainissement, des pratiques de production et des tenues de registres. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20inspect%C3%A9%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20provincial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración provincial
- Establecimientos industriales
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Inocuidad Alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- planta inspeccionada por el gobierno provincial
1, record 2, Spanish, planta%20inspeccionada%20por%20el%20gobierno%20provincial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- instalación inspeccionada por el gobierno provincial 1, record 2, Spanish, instalaci%C3%B3n%20inspeccionada%20por%20el%20gobierno%20provincial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Farm & Food Care Canada
1, record 3, English, Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Farm & Food Care 2, record 3, English, Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care
correct
- Farm & Food Care Foundation 3, record 3, English, Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care%20Foundation
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Farm & Food Care Canada is a national charity created with the vision to build public trust and confidence in food and farming in Canada [The organization is] a unique coalition that works together with many partners from coast to coast with a shared commitment to provide credible information about food and farming. 2, record 3, English, - Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Farm and Food Care Canada
- Farm and Food Care
- Farm and Food Care Foundation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Farm & Food Care Canada
1, record 3, French, Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Farm & Food Care 2, record 3, French, Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care
correct
- Farm & Food Care Foundation 3, record 3, French, Farm%20%26%20Food%20Care%20Foundation
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Agri-subcommittee on food safety
1, record 4, English, Agri%2Dsubcommittee%20on%20food%20safety
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ASFS 1, record 4, English, ASFS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ASFS continues to act as an important forum for dialogue on food safety between government and industry, based on our shared commitment to providing consumers with safe, nutritious, high-quality food. In the past year, the Subcommittee has moved on from its initial focus on information-sharing to a more active phase involving both government and industry participants. 1, record 4, English, - Agri%2Dsubcommittee%20on%20food%20safety
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Sous-comité sur la salubrité des aliments de l'agriculture et de l'agroalimentaire
1, record 4, French, Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20salubrit%C3%A9%20des%20aliments%20de%20l%27agriculture%20et%20de%20l%27agroalimentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SCSA 1, record 4, French, SCSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le SCSA continue de constituer un important forum pour les échanges sur la salubrité des aliments entre le gouvernement et l'industrie, en se fondant sur notre engagement commun à fournir aux consommateurs des aliments salubres, nutritifs et de grande qualité. Cette dernière année, le Sous-comité s'est éloigné de son point de mire initial, qui était axé sur la mise en commun d'information, et est entré dans une période d'activité accrue impliquant la participation de représentants de l'industrie et du gouvernement. 1, record 4, French, - Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20salubrit%C3%A9%20des%20aliments%20de%20l%27agriculture%20et%20de%20l%27agroalimentaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Ecology (General)
- Biomass Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Global Bioenergy Partnership
1, record 5, English, Global%20Bioenergy%20Partnership
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GBEP 1, record 5, English, GBEP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GBEP brings together public, private and civil society stakeholders in a joint commitment to promote bioenergy for sustainable development. The Partnership focuses its activities in three strategic areas : Sustainable Development-Climate Change-Food and Energy Security. 2, record 5, English, - Global%20Bioenergy%20Partnership
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Global Bioenergy Partnership
1, record 5, French, Global%20Bioenergy%20Partnership
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GBEP 1, record 5, French, GBEP
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) [comprend] 29 partenaires (19 gouvernements et dix organisations) et 30 observateurs, dont l'objectif est de mettre en œuvre les engagements du G8 et de valoriser, particulièrement dans les pays en développement, l'utilisation de la biomasse et des biocarburants[.] 2, record 5, French, - Global%20Bioenergy%20Partnership
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crop Protection
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre
1, record 6, English, Southern%20Crop%20Protection%20and%20Food%20Research%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SCPFRC 2, record 6, English, SCPFRC
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Pest Management Research Centre 1, record 6, English, Pest%20Management%20Research%20Centre
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre and its research sites bring a long-term commitment in crop protection research to the agri-food industry in southern Ontario. The Centre's mandate is to : Develop alternative and environmentally acceptable technologies for the protection of vegetables, tree fruit, field and ornamental crops from disease and insect pests, determine the impacts of agricultural practices on soil and water quality, develop alternative crops and sustainable management practices for coarse-textured soils. 2, record 6, English, - Southern%20Crop%20Protection%20and%20Food%20Research%20Centre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre de recherches du Sud sur la phytoprotection et les aliments
1, record 6, French, Centre%20de%20recherches%20du%20Sud%20sur%20la%20phytoprotection%20et%20les%20aliments
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CRSPA 2, record 6, French, CRSPA
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Centre de recherches sur la lutte antiparasitaire 1, record 6, French, Centre%20de%20recherches%20sur%20la%20lutte%20antiparasitaire
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre de recherches du Sud sur la phytoprotection et les aliments et ses établissements de recherche exécutent des programmes à long terme en matière de protection des cultures et de recherche sur les aliments au bénéfice de l'industrie agro-alimentaire du sud de l'Ontario. Leur mandat est le suivant : Mettre au point des technologies de rechange et respectueuses de l'environnement en vue de protéger les arbres fruitiers, les légumes, les grandes et les cultures ornementales contre la maladie et les insectes ravageurs. Mettre au point des pratiques culturales et de gestion durable adaptées aux sols légers. Déterminer les effets des pratiques agronomiques durables sur la qualité des sols et des eaux. élaborer des procédés pour la répression des pathogènes d'origine alimentaire. Mettre au point des méthodes de détection de résidus chimiques et de constituants alimentaires mineurs pour améliorer la qualité des aliments. Intégrer qualité des aliments et méthodes de production durable. 2, record 6, French, - Centre%20de%20recherches%20du%20Sud%20sur%20la%20phytoprotection%20et%20les%20aliments
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Labelling (Packaging)
- Food Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- food labelling assessment 1, record 7, English, food%20labelling%20assessment
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- food labeling assessment 2, record 7, English, food%20labeling%20assessment
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agriculture Canada has recently announced a Single Access Food Labelling Service for the Canadian food industry, providing the industry with a single window for advice and assessment and a commitment to complete food labelling assessments within ten working days. The government will issue by the summer of 1994 a declaration of quality service delivery standards to Canadians that all departments and public servants will be expected to honour. 1, record 7, English, - food%20labelling%20assessment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- évaluation de l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9valuation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20alimentaires
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agriculture Canada a annoncé récemment l'établissement d'un Service à accès unique d'étiquetage des aliments à l'intention de l'industrie alimentaire canadienne, pour que celle-ci puisse obtenir des conseils et évaluations à un seul endroit, le gouvernement s'engageant à procéder à une évaluation complète de l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires en 10 jours ouvrables au maximum. Le gouvernement publiera d'ici l'été de 1994 une déclaration des normes de qualité dans la prestation des services à laquelle tous les ministères et fonctionnaires fédéraux devront se conformer. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20alimentaires
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clinical nutrition
1, record 8, English, clinical%20nutrition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Department of Dietetics has a strong commitment to provide individual and group counselling on normal and clinical nutrition to patients and medical professionals. It also plays a significant role in nutritional research and the administration of food service in the Hospital. 1, record 8, English, - clinical%20nutrition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nutrition clinique
1, record 8, French, nutrition%20clinique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] «la nutrition clinique et l'alimentation sont à l'évidence des éléments importants de l'action thérapeutique et mériteraient de figurer parmi les priorités de l'hôpital», écrit ce spécialiste après avoir mené une enquête dans les hôpitaux publics de cinq départements. 2, record 8, French, - nutrition%20clinique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-10-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Labelling (Packaging)
- Food Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Single Access Food Labelling Service 1, record 9, English, Single%20Access%20Food%20Labelling%20Service
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agriculture Canada has recently announced a Single Access Food Labelling Service for the Canadian food industry, providing the industry with a single window for advice and assessment and a commitment to complete food labelling assessments within ten working days. The government will issue by the summer of 1994 a declaration of quality service delivery standards to Canadians that all departments and public servants will be expected to honour. 1, record 9, English, - Single%20Access%20Food%20Labelling%20Service
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Single Access Food Labeling Service
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Service à accès unique d'étiquetage des aliments
1, record 9, French, Service%20%C3%A0%20acc%C3%A8s%20unique%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20aliments
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agriculture Canada a annoncé récemment l'établissement d'un Service à accès unique d'étiquetage des aliments à l'intention de l'industrie alimentaire canadienne, pour que celle-ci puisse obtenir des conseils et évaluations à un seul endroit, le gouvernement s'engageant à procéder à une évaluation complète de l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires en 10 jours ouvrables au maximum. Le gouvernement publiera d'ici l'été de 1994 une déclaration des normes de qualité dans la prestation des services à laquelle tous les ministères et fonctionnaires fédéraux devront se conformer. 1, record 9, French, - Service%20%C3%A0%20acc%C3%A8s%20unique%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20aliments
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-10-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- declaration of quality service delivery standards 1, record 10, English, declaration%20of%20quality%20service%20delivery%20standards
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The government will establish and publish by 1995 standards of services for each government department. A number are already in place. For example, the 1993 personal Income Tax Guide states that processing personal income tax returns normally takes four to six weeks and describes how taxpayers can get assistance and have problems resolved. Agriculture Canada has recently announced a Single Access Food Labelling Service for the Canadian food industry, providing the industry with a single window for advice and assessment and a commitment to complete food labelling assessments within ten working days. The government will issue by the summer of 1994 a declaration of quality service delivery standards to Canadians that all departments and public servants will be expected to honour. 1, record 10, English, - declaration%20of%20quality%20service%20delivery%20standards
Record 10, Key term(s)
- quality service delivery standards
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- déclaration des normes de qualité dans la prestation des services
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9claration%20des%20normes%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20prestation%20des%20services
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement établira et publiera d'ici 1995 des normes de services pour chaque ministère fédéral. Un certain nombre de ces normes sont déjà en vigueur. Par exemple, le Guide d'impôt 1993 des particuliers indique le traitement des déclarations de revenu de ces derniers prend normalement de quatre à six semaines et décrit la façon dont les contribuables peuvent obtenir de l'aide, notamment pour résoudre certains problèmes. Agriculture Canada a annoncé récemment l'établissement d'un Service à accès unique d'étiquetage des aliments à l'intention de l'industrie alimentaire canadienne, pour que celle-ci puisse obtenir des conseils et évaluations à un seul endroit, le gouvernement s'engageant à procéder à une évaluation complète de l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires en 10 jours ouvrables au maximum. Le gouvernement publiera d'ici l'été de 1994 une déclaration des normes de qualité dans la prestation des services à laquelle tous les ministères et fonctionnaires fédéraux devront se conformer. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9claration%20des%20normes%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20prestation%20des%20services
Record 10, Key term(s)
- normes de qualité dans la prestation des services
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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