1. Heaith and safety-related regulations which a m to ensure that the fresh and i processed products we consume are not injurious to our health because they are diseased or contain unhealthy additives; Quaiity and grade standard regulations for fresh produce, which aim to ensure that only produce of acceptable quaiity is offered to the consumer and which allow the consumer to evaluate the produce based on recognized criteria; and Packaging and labeiiing regulations which am to ensure that information i concerning a product is correct with respect to quality, quantity, composition, content and safety; standard containers permit easy value cornparisons between brands and grades.

Plus précisément, l'industrie a dégagé cinq secteurs à problèmes qui ont un effet négatif sur la compétitivité de l'industrie canadienne : 1.