The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is protecting Canada's food, plants and animals through science and collaboration with partners, both internationally and in Canada.

The CFIA has signed a science-sharing memorandum of understanding with France's food regulator in Ottawa.

The aim of the agreement is to better protect people, animals, and the natural environment through the sharing of cutting-edge science and risk assessment methods.

The agreement will strengthen and formalize scientific cooperation on innovative research taking place at the CFIA network of laboratories and the French network of labs.