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Information Sessions: Food Safety and Traceability Initiative (FSTI)

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 22 April 2009
Last Reviewed: 22 April 2009

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) will be holding information sessions across the province to help those applying for the Food Safety and Traceability Initiative (FSTI). The FSTI program provides funding for the adoption food safety programs and traceability systems, and related equipment, training and certification.

Information sessions are 3-4 hours in length and will focus on both traceability and food safety. Sessions are aimed at both food producers and food processors.

The purpose of each session is to:

  • give background information on food safety or traceability
  • help applicants in conducting a self-assessment of their facility
  • explain what is needed to apply for funding under Option 1
Applicants interested in applying for Option 1 must attend an FSTI information session prior to submitting an application form. A certificate will be given to all participants that attend the information session. A copy of the certificate must be attached to your application form.

Consultant Attendance at Information Sessions

Consultants are welcome to attend one FSTI Information Session free of charge.
For attendance to subsequent Information Session(s), a fee of $100.00 will be charged. Please note this applies to the individual not the company. Payments will be accepted in both credit card and cheque format.

To Register:

A listing of scheduled sessions is provided below. To pre-register for one of these scheduled information sessions - or to request the scheduling of a session in your region - call toll free 1-888-479-3931 (1-888-GRWFWD1).

Information Sessions are projected to resume in early 2010.

For more information:
Toll Free: 1-888-479-3931 (1-888-GRWFWD1)
E-mail: FSTI.omafra@ontario.ca
Fax: (519) 826-3398