duBreton acknowledges Health Canada's decision to indefinitely paused its proposed update to the novel food policy governing foods derived from cloned cattle and swine, as well as their progeny. The organization's recent announcement credits the hold to the volume and nature of feedback received from both industry stakeholders and the public.
As a Canadian leader in responsible and ethically raised pork production, duBreton welcomes this pause as an important opportunity for Canadian food officials to deepen engagement with producers, retailers, and most importantly Canadian consumers.
"Canadians expect clarity, transparency, and meaningful consultation on issues that directly touch their food supply," said Vincent Breton, duBreton President. "As producers, we consider it our responsibility and believe our governing food authorities should too."
duBreton reached out to Health Canada following the novel food announcement and received confirmation, gene-editing technologies are not included in this novel food pause and remain under active regulatory consideration. Discussions and potential approvals for meat derived from gene-edited livestock entering the Canadian market continue despite clear and overwhelming public concern.
duBreton's Commitment to Consumer Trust
The cloned-animal, novel food pause is a win for all Canadians and underscores the importance of producer and consumer engagement in food policy. duBreton reaffirms its commitment to:
- Ensuring Canadian consumers are fully informed about emerging technologies that relate to their food.
- Supporting regulatory approaches that protect market access, animal welfare, and public trust.
- Working collaboratively with federal departments and industry partners as discussions evolve.
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