Canada-New poultry laws.

CANADA-SLAUGHTER RULES FOR POULTRY-

Under proposed changes to Canada’s inspection system, slaughterhouse workers will become responsible for food safety monitoring now carried out by independent veterinarians employed by the CFIA.

The complaint is outlined in a legal action filed by federal veterinarians against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

A notice filed in Federal Court by the Professional Institute of the Public Service says the new rules are "contrary to the public interest" to replace qualified independent veterinarians with unqualified people who are "not subject to public scrutiny".

"For slaughterhouse operators to watch for red spots or anything of the kind (on poultry carcasses) could have more serious ramifications than just the carcass in front of them," said Michele Demers, president of the union representing 611 federal veterinarians.