date:May 05, 2019
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is going to begin issuing Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for violations by food businesses that violate federal food safety rules. The penalties will range from a Notice of Violation with no monetary penalty up to a maximum $15,000 for serious offenses or repeat violators.
These penalties are another option the government can use to address violations. The press release states that, By expanding the use of AMPs across all food sectors, the CF