Food safety for industry
Standards and guidelines, regulatory requirements, traceability, packaging, investigation and response, testing bulletins, report a concern.
Services and information
Toolkit for new food businesses
An overview of the rules that may apply to your food business.
Traceability
Rules for tracking the movement of food in the supply chain.
Food packing
How to make sure food stays safe during packaging.
Safety standards and guidelines
Guidance by food type, additives, maximum residue limits.
Food safety investigation and recall process
Triggers for an investigation which could lead to a recall.
Food safety testing reports and journal articles
Results of our sampling and testing to detect food safety risks.
How to prepare for a food recall
Recall procedure guide for food businesses.
Report a product concern
Contact us if you think your firm sold, distributed or imported a product that may pose a serious risk.
Food incident response process
Our process for food incidents and foodborne illness outbreaks.
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response Protocol (FIORP)
How we work together during large foodborne illness outbreaks.
Industry guidance
Guidance for inspectors, partners and stakeholders to comply with applicable acts and regulations.
Food Safety Recognition Program
On-farm and post farm food safety systems developed by national industry organizations.
Canadian Food Safety Information Network (CFSIN)
A collaborative network of federal, provincial and territorial food safety authorities.
Features
Recalls and safety alerts
Find the latest recalls and safety alerts.
Find permits, licences, and approvals
Search for what is required to import, export or conduct domestic activities with food, plants, or animals in Canada.