Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers
08
May
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Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

Canadian food businesses that import, export, manufacture and store food are subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Regulations (SFCR). In order to obtain a Safe Food for Canadians importing license, the importer must have the following documented and implemented programs: Traceability Recall Customer Complaints Preventive Control…
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Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall
01
Sep
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Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

Attention, Manufacturers: Shared machinery might be a cost-effective approach, but it's essential to note its potential impact on allergen labelling. Using shared machinery for multiple product types means that different types of allergens could appear as trace amounts in your final product.   These allergens might not be intentionally added,…
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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Violations and Risky Recalls
09
Apr
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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Violations and Risky Recalls

Recently, several dietary supplement products have been recalled because of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations. GMP are part of the quality assurance process that ensures products are safe to use and are of quality. We’ve written about the importance of having a traceability program in the past–and it’s still just as crucial to have…
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New Year, New Traceability Goals
03
Jan
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New Year, New Traceability Goals

2019-what better year to ensure your Food Recall and Traceability program are robust and compliant with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Food recalls are expensive and time consuming, placing a strain on the food industry, inspectors and consumers. Although there are many steps in place to eliminate food hazards,…
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