Unlocking Canada’s Food Innovation Potential through Regulatory Modernization

Canada’s food and health-product regulatory landscape is evolving, with an increasing focus on efficiency, global alignment, and innovation. The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) is pleased to host this workshop, which brings together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to collaboratively explore pathways for modernizing food-safety risk assessment and regulatory processes.

Through expert dialogue, case studies, and collaborative problem-solving, participants will examine practical approaches to streamline requirements, strengthen international cooperation, and applying consistent, risk- and science-based methods. The goal is to support regulatory systems that protect public health while enabling innovation and improving responsiveness to emerging issues.

The workshop aims to build consensus on key principles, develop actionable strategies, and establish a foundation for continued cross-sector collaboration—positioning Canada as a global leader in modern, efficient food-safety assessment and regulatory practices.