Food Safety, Inspection and Traceability

The result of any food or beverage processing operation should be a high quality, delicious product that is safe and free of any impurities or contaminants. From setup to cleanup, food safety is all about establishing and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Municipal, provincial and federal government standards and regulations are in place to protect the health of Canadians and ensure that food and beverage products meet consumer expectations.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Welcome to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

OMAFRA Food Safety and Environment Division

Food Safety, Quality and Inspection links

Food Safety, Inspections and Quality Control (from Your Guide to Food Processing in Ontario)

Food Safety and Traceability home page

Food Safety and Traceability Initiative (FSTI) Funding

Meat Plant Assistance Program

Safe Food Handling (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care)

Growing Forward

Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM)l

OMAFRA Advantage Food Safety Programs

Food Safety for Processors

Advantage Programs for Food Processors

Advantage Certified Facilities

Advantage Good Manufacturing Practices Training Kit

Alliance of Ontario Food Processors

Food Safety Tools

Cleaning and Sanitation

Foods of Plant Origin Cleaning and Sanitation Guidebook

Approved Cleaners and Sanitizers for Food Use

Flo Chem Quality Chemical Management

Getting Caught in the Vortexx - Using Peracid Sanitizers

Equipment Standardization Organizations

NSF - The Public Health and Safety Company

3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.

Approved Construction Materials and Non-Food Chemical Products

Reference Listing of Approved Construction Materials and Non-Food Chemical Products

Acceptability of Novel Packaging Materials

Submission Guidelines for the Acceptability of Novel Packaging Materials

Food Testing Laboratories

Standards Council of Canada

Standards Council of Canada - Directory of PALCAN Scopes

Accredited Food Testing Laboratories (from Your Guide to Food Processing in Ontario)

Food Allergens - Anaphylaxis Canada

Anaphylaxis Canada


For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Local: (519) 826-4047
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 17 December 2009
Last Reviewed: 25 January 2011