CONSUMER ALERTS: Date: June 24, 2002 TO: Retailers, Manufacturers, Distributors and Importers of Sports Nutrition Products From: CFIA, Canadian Food Inspection Agency This is to inform you that beginning immediately, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be conducting a nationwide inspection initiative to verify compliance of Sports Nutrition Products with the current Acts and Regulations enforced by the CFIA. We will be taking enforcement action against companies for products found not to be in compliance. As a seller, you are legally responsible to ensure that all food products sold or distributed by you meet the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and their respective Regulations. These documents are accessible through the Internet. If you sell Sports Nutrition Products, we recommend you do a thorough examination of the labels and composition of these products available for sale. If you find product that is in violation of the applicable Act or Regulations, you should arrange a course of action to correct the non-compliance. The CFIA has offices located across the country and can provide answers to questions regarding interpretation of the Acts and Regulations. The CFIA enforces the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations to protect the health of Canadians and to prevent product misrepresentation and fraud. We appreciate your help in achieving this goal. Yours sincerely, Greg Orriss Director Bureau of Food Safety and Consumer Protection |