Could you do without eating? Of course not! Food is a primary need. However, in a rich country like ours, there are many who do not have enough to eat. This is why we militate for food being accessible to all.
Also, we do not always know exactly what we have in our plates. It is difficult under such circumstances to make enlightened choices. This is why we believe it is necessary to have access to complete, dependable information about food transformation processes, where the food comes from, etc.
These are the major files we are pursuing on your behalf:
Food safety.
Access at all times, and over the long term, to a sufficient quantity of food of quality, at reasonable cost.
Issues related to new technologies.
Labelling, the approval process for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and food from cloned animals, etc.
Regulation of agrofood names.
Names such as “biological,” “free range” and “craft,” as well as geographic or other indicators.
Safety of little or poorly regulated consumer products.
Household chemical products, noisy toys, etc.
Marketing of natural health products.
Regulation and advertising, interactions between natural health products and medication, etc.
And much more…
Our research has given rise to various information documents. Notable among these are the guide Natural Health Products and Medication: A Potentially Risky Mix as well as
Household Chemical Products: A Spotless Record?. We are also engaged in various files related to the agrofood and health sectors. For example, in collaboration with other organizations, we are presently participating in the development of a Quebec food policy.
Practical guides
Research reports