Thursday, October 16, 2008

Sampling of Foods for Melamine Testing: CFIA Guidance

(I.E.Canada – Keith Mussar)

CFIA has posted guidance for importers on how to sample food products containing dairy products or dairy derived ingredients for melamine testing. The guidance can be found here.

CFIA has recognized the following laboratories for the testing of melamine and cyanuric acid in food products containing milk or milk derived food ingredients:

Silliker JR Laboratories ULC, Burnaby, BC
Cathy Shevchuk Tel: 604-432-9311
cathy.shevchuk@siliker.com

Maxxam Analytics, Mississauga, ON
Ron Reddam Tel: 905-817-5746
Toll Free: 1-800-5636266 Ext. 5746
Ron.reddam@maxxamanalytics.com

French Inquiries:
Maxxam Analytics, Ville St-Laurent, QC
Anne-Marie Beaulieu, Tel: 514-448-9001
Toll Free: 1-877-462-9926 Ext. 271
Anne-marie.beaulieu@maxxamanalytics.com