Food Safety Systems Implementation (Processor) Program

On-site Consultations

For a limited time, even more assistance with food safety planning is available as part of the Food Safety Systems Implementation (Processor) Program. Companies that meet the criteria and have attended the food safety workshop are eligible for FREE one-on-one site visits (counselling) by a Food Safety Consultant who will help you conduct an assessment of your processing operation. This consultation is an advisory process, not an inspection. The program is government-funded, so there is no cost to you for having our consultants work with you.

On-site consultation
At the work shop you learned about Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP food safety plans. The on-site visit will give you a "snapshot" of your food safety strengths and weaknesses. We can help show you "What am I doing right? What am I doing wrong?” You will perform a Hazard Analysis and then identify Critical Control Points in a systematic fashion.

After the on-site assessment you can receive directions on how to improve your food safety. The consultant will continue to provide advice and help you to develop a workplan for completing A BC HACCP Plan. This provides a better understanding of the prevention and control of hazards, and will form the basis for your new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Your company will then create its own A BC HACCP Plan Manual. This Plan may then be used as the foundation of your in-house or Certified HACCP plan.

Is my business eligible for the consultation program?
Please contact the FSSI (Processor) Program Manager for more information.

How do I apply?
This program is managed by the Small Scale Food Processor Association. For more information on the consultation program, please contact:

Phil Watney
FSSI (Processor) Program Manager
Toll Free: 1-866-473-7372
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Last Reviewed March 2010

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