QFS Consulting Inc. provides access to useful resources to help food and feed businesses stay informed about food safety, feed safety, regulatory requirements and industry standards. The following organizations and resources provide guidance, regulations and technical information relevant to the food and feed sectors.
Canadian Regulatory & Industry Resources
Resources from Canadian regulatory authorities and industry organizations covering food safety, feed safety, regulatory compliance, imports and exports, and industry programs.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Federal regulatory information and guidance related to food safety, animal feed, preventive controls, traceability, food imports and exports, and compliance with Canadian requirements.
Health Canada
Information on food safety standards, food additives, contaminants, nutrition, allergens and other health-related requirements applicable to foods sold in Canada.
Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) & FeedAssure
Industry information and resources related to Canadian feed manufacturing and the FeedAssure feed safety management and certification program.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulatory information and guidance related to U.S. food and animal food requirements, including FSMA, preventive controls, foreign supplier verification, traceability and food facility compliance.
Codex Alimentarius
International food standards, guidelines and codes of practice developed by the FAO and WHO, including internationally recognized principles for food hygiene and HACCP.
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
Information on GFSI-recognized food safety certification programs and the benchmarking requirements used to support consistent food safety management across global supply chains.