Monitor sub-surface aquifers for toxic chemicals and look for methods to decontaminate them. Develop waste-site rehabilitation plans. Maintain national data bases of water use, quantity and quality. Promote long-term research of major problems and issues including topics such as climate change, soil, water and air quality, toxic chemical pollution and marine environmental quality. Health Canada Health Canada audits the food safety programs of all other federal food agencies for conformity with Canadian inspection standards.
Staff monitor all federal food safety programs.
Each office has a laboratory division capable of analysing foods for micro-organisms and their toxins, chemical residues, natural toxins, food chemicals and extraneous matter. Regulate the use of food additives, and monitor all food commodities for chemical residues, natural contaminants, bacteria, foreign matter and enrichment. Check the nutritional value and safety of newly developed foods Monitor imported food products for safety, cleanliness and wholesomeness. Investigate consumer complaints of food-borne illness, chemical and foreign matter contamination and other defects. Review and evaluate all new drug submissions, as well as inspect drug manufacturing and distribution establishments.