Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.
Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.
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Livestock producers in Saskatchewan must navigate a complex regulatory environment and weigh various factors when choosing facilities for animal slaughter and meat processing. These decisions can have a profound impact, influencing not only the types of livestock that can be processed but also the markets accessible to producers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the key definitions, considerations and categories of slaughter plants in Saskatchewan.
Federally inspected plants are inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and must comply with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. They must adhere to strict facility construction standards, sanitation standards and a comprehensive written food safety program. They also require ante-mortem (before slaughter) and post-mortem (after slaughter) inspections of each animal and carcass.
Only federally inspected plants can sell products to other provinces or export internationally if they meet a country’s import requirements. It should also be noted that many countries have different labelling requirements. For a general understanding of federal requirements, refer to Understanding the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: A handbook for food businesses.
For a list of federally inspected plants, information on safety standards, labelling and EU certification, or other assistance, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website.
The Domestic Meat Inspection Program is used for producers planning to sell within Saskatchewan. A third party inspects facilities licensed under this program on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture. This program conducts ante-mortem, post-mortem, and animal welfare/humane handling inspections for every animal slaughtered. Inspectors ensure that facilities meet sanitary and food safety standards. Surveillance sampling is also performed.
For more information, visit the Domestic Meat Inspection Program webpage, which contains the animal production regulations and the standards for the program. In addition, you can contact the Ministry of Agriculture’s Livestock Branch at 306-787-2150, to discuss setting up and establishing a slaughter facility. There is also a list of plants participating in the Domestic Meat Inspection Program within the province available on the website.
A Health-licensed facility operates under the jurisdiction of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and is subject to inspections by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) yearly. These facilities are particularly suitable for livestock producers whose customers do not require the animals to undergo ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections. These standards aim to ensure the facility's overall cleanliness and operational hygiene, safeguarding the food safety of the meat for human consumption. The Food Safety Regulations and Slaughter Plant Standards outline the requirements and operational guidelines for such facilities in greater detail and can provide valuable context for ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.
Individuals can contact the public health offices in their region for more information on getting a licence to operate and be a health-licensed facility. These officers can provide detailed guidance and clarify any questions related to the operation of these facilities.
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