Food safety questions, answered straight
83 answers to the questions food businesses search for most, from SFC licences to SQF, BRCGS and allergen labels. Regulatory answers link to their official source and were last reviewed on 2026-10-28.
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- 8 answersSFCR licences and CFIAWho needs a Safe Food for Canadians licence, what it costs, and how to apply.
- 7 answersPreventive control plans (PCP)What a PCP is, who needs a written one, and what it has to contain.
- 9 answersHACCPThe principles, the steps, the paperwork, and what a HACCP certificate actually is.
- 15 answersGFSI certification: SQF, BRCGS and FSSC 22000What GFSI is, how the main schemes differ, and how certification works.
- 7 answersAudits, internal audits and monitoringGetting ready for an audit, and the programs auditors look at first.
- 14 answersFood labelling in CanadaWhat has to be on a label, allergens, dates, and what changed in 2026.
- 4 answersImporting food into CanadaWhat CFIA expects of food importers before, during and after a shipment.
- 5 answersSuppliers, traceability and recallsApproving suppliers, keeping traceability records, and testing recall procedures.
- 14 answersWorking with KarimontHow the work runs, who does it, and how it's charged.
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