Who is ensuring carriers adhere to various regulations or codes of practice? How is it being enforced?
Regulations are mandated by the provincial and federal governments. Failure to adhere to them could result in fines and other legal actions. Codes of Practice are developed by national agencies or associations such as the Dairy Council, the Canadian Produce Marketing Agency, etc. Shippers who deal with products that impact regulations require their carriers to also follow the regulations. Many shippers are using independent third party auditors to verify the practices of their carriers and other suppliers.
