How do Vision SensorsHelp the Canadian Food

Inspection AgencyImprove Food Safety?

By: Nicole Rabishaw

What is the Canadian Food

Inspection Agency?

It is a government agency that is dedicated to protecting Canadians from

food safety hazards and manages food safety

emergencies.

What is the Vision of the CFIA?

“To excel as a science based regulator, trusted

and respected by Canadians and the

international community.”

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency:

“Protects Canadians from preventable health risks.”

“Protects consumers through a fair and effective food, animal and plant regulatory regime that supports competitive domestic and international markets.”

“Sustains the plant and animal resource base.”

“Contributes to the security of Canada’s food supply and agricultural resource base and provides sound agency management.”

Sets, maintains and assesses quality controls.

Roles in Food SafetyFood safety responsibilities are shared by every level of government, industry

and consumers.

Roles in Food SafetyGovernment:

The CFIA helps keep our food safe with the help of many organizations from different levels of government

(municipal, provincial, territorial and federal).

Industry: There are very strict rules that

Industries must follow when it comes to handling, manufacturing and

processing food. If a problem occurs they work with

the CFIA to fix the problem and remove any unsafe foods.

Consumers: Consumers depend on the CFIA to

ensure that the food they purchase is safe to eat. Consumers also have a role in making sure they keep their

food safe as they prepare it at home.

How Does the CFIA Help

Ensure Food Safety?

Enforces Canada’s packaging and labelling laws

Checks labels for accuracy Confirms that any information that is given

to consumers is honest in regards to: the identity of the product, the contents,

weight, nutritional labels and health claims

Ensures that food is safe for consumption and

bacteria freeThis leads us to…

What is a Vision Sensor?

A vision sensor is a type of system used in manufacturing to

inspect products for quality control.

What does a Vision Sensor consist of?

A vision sensor system consists of a digital camera (or cameras), direct lighting,

computer software, touch screen display (user

interface), and a computer processor

What does a Vision Sensor Consist of?

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How does a Vision Sensor work?

A vision sensor captures data by the use of a digital camera. When the images are processed, they are then analyzed and compared to specific criteria, which has been created in the software package. This criteria

has to meet CFIA standards.

CriteriaCriteria can specify many details for

inspection, such as:

Barcodes Blot or stain detection

Bacteria ColoursExpiration dates LabelsMeasurements Object alignmentShapes SizeQuantities Weight

Vision Sensors can inspect and identify these defects with increased accuracy, higher

productivity and cost savings.They surpass human efficiency, for example some sensors can

inspect 1,000 pieces per minute.

How do Vision SensorsHelp the Canadian Food

InspectionAgencyImprove Food Safety?

Vision sensors can help identify any

contaminants so that product can be disposed of before getting to the consumer.

Vision sensors can check that expiration dates are

properly labeled and easy to read.

Vision sensors can help verify that the label is placed correctly on a product. In some cases this

can help make sure people don’t

accidentally eat something they have an allergy to.

Vision sensors can ensure that foods have the correct

colour, size, shape and quantity.

“The CFIA works from the farm gate to the consumer’s

plate to protect public health.” They “safeguard

not just the food supply, but also the plants and animals

upon which safe and high quality food depends.”

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Thank youBy: Nicole Rabishaw