Erica Charlton

Erica Charlton is CPRC’s Vice-Chair representing the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council (CPEPC). Ms. Charlton has held the position of CPEPC Technical Director since 2006 and is responsible primarily for technical files for the poultry meat processing companies, and occasionally for the egg processor companies, as required. Ms. Charlton acts as industry/government liaison and is the processor industry’s single point of contact on technical issues with CFIA and Health Canada. She is the staff lead on the Poultry Operations Technical Committee at CPEPC. Ms. Charlton’s exposure to technical aspects of poultry meat inspection and food safety gives her a unique perspective on issues relating to the CPRC.