Food safety for industry

Discover detailed information and guidance on food safety preventive controls, preventive control plans, and traceability. Access safety standards, testing reports and our resources on food safety investigations and recalls, commodity-specific requirements and food packaging.

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Preventive controls and preventive control plan

Information and guidance on the preventive control requirements, including if you need a preventive control plan

Food safety investigations and recalls

Food safety investigation process, how to prepare for a food recall and when and how to notify us

Traceability

Who needs traceability and guidance on the requirements

Food safety standards and guidelines

Standards and guidelines for food, additives and maximum residue limits

Requirements and guidance by commodity

Requirements and guidance for specific food commodities

Food packaging

Food safety guidance on packaging

Food safety testing reports and journal articles

Results of our sampling and testing to detect food safety risks

Food Safety Recognition Program

On-farm and post farm food safety systems developed by national industry associations

Canadian Food Safety Information Network (CFSIN)

A collaborative network of federal, provincial and territorial food safety authorities

Guidance finder

Search for guidance on federal requirements that apply to food businesses

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