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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting inspections of Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence holders that prepare manufactured foods. These inspections are being conducted to verify that licence holders are meeting the applicable requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
Regulatory requirements
If you hold an SFC licence, you are responsible for following the requirements set out in the SFCR. This includes:
- Implementing preventive controls to ensure the food you import, manufacture, or sell is safe and meets regulatory standards (see Part 4 of the SFCR)
- Having a written Preventive Control Plan (PCP) that outlines how you identify and manage food safety risks (if your business activities require one)
- Keeping your PCP up to date and actively using it as part of your day-to-day operations
Failing to meet these obligations could result in enforcement actions, including suspension or cancellation of your licence.
Guidance on preventive controls
For more information to help you determine whether you need a PCP and what must be included, refer to CFIA guidance on: Preventive controls and preventive control plan.
Being prepared for inspection and ensuring compliance with SFCR requirements helps to protect public health and maintain trust in Canada’s food system.
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