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Contin uedfmm page 11 Distributors. also addressed the topic of changing government regulations. but
and they're still technically the ‘responsible party’.” he looked at self—regulation and discipline as a means of keeping new government

He also spoke about the Safe Food for Canadians rules away. Specifically, he promoted the idea of an audited. responsible ware-
Act (SPCA) and how similar it is to the US legislation. housing program to demonstrate that companies are following best practices
One difference he did point out was what food is models and don't really deserve any extra attention or scrutiny from legislators
actually being regulated. or government officials.

“The Safe Food for Canadians Act. handles all food. He also warned the audience that in the very near future his members will
The FMSA only handles things that are under FDA be asking for assurances from their transportation and storage providers that
control. Meats are not under FDA control. Dairy their responsible warehousing plans are in place and that their goods will be
products are not under it. Agriculture is handled by stored safely and securely. He said his organization is working with Transport
another organization." Canada on legislation on the regulatory framework to cover the transportation

He also issued the following warning to attendees: of dangerous goods.

"Up here in Canada, you are going to get inspected. According to Saucier, by June 2015, Canada will have implemented the Globally
The policy that has been enacted in Canada has a Harmonized System ofClassification and Labelling ofChernicals (GHS). a UN
sentence in it saying they don't see any short—term policy that provides directives on how to label products with clear information
or long—term increase in staff to administer the regarding their handling requirements and the safety threats they pose.
program. in the United States by the end of 2014 Saucier also warned the audience to expect a safety blitz at their Ontario
they expect to have on staff 5,000 people. They facilities.

have a budget right now of $4 billion. So this ain't “You may know this. but everybody in 3PL and warehousing: you’re going to
going away." be blitzed. They [the Ontario Ministry of Labour] do publish this. They're com-

ing after you. They're looking for trips, spills. falls. that's a big thing.
Chemicals and general safety "They tell you they’re coming. So there really is no reason to have to have an
David Saucier. manager of regulatory and government order issued to you when they do show up. You have X number of months to get
affairs for the Canadian Association of Chemical your act together, and really little or no excuse." he said. MM&D
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