Canadian Food Chemical Residue Testing Results 2017-2018

The National Chemical Residue Monitoring Program report summarizes testing results for veterinary drugs, pesticides, metals, and contaminants in food samples. Approximately 16,000 monitoring samples generated nearly 120,000 tests between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency produced this report, which found a 96.6% compliance rate with Canadian standards.

Use Cases

• Analyze compliance_rate trends over time using annual report data.
• Compare detection levels for veterinary_drugs, pesticides, metals, and contaminants across food categories.
• Model risk factors for non-compliance using sample collection date and test type features.
• Benchmark Canadian food safety standards against residue test results from thousands of samples.

Strengths

• Approximately 16,000 monitoring samples provide a substantial sample base.
• Nearly 120,000 individual tests offer detailed measurement data.
• Reports a specific 96.6% overall compliance rate for the period.

Limitations

• Dataset scope is limited to a single fiscal year (2017-2018).
• Raw test results and sample-level data are summarized, not provided in full detail.

Provenance

Source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Collection Method

Laboratory testing of food samples collected under national monitoring programs.

Time Range

April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018

Freshness

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Geography

Canada