Imported Foods Preventive Controls Manual
CFIA PCP for Importers
This manual was prepared for food importers who need to comply with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) import regulations.
The manual has 3 downloadable files:
- Preventive Controls Procedures Manual
- Forms/Records
- Preventive Control Plan (PCP) forms
What’s Included?
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
CFIA Standard Inspection Checklist (SIP) COMPARISON
HOW TO COMPLETE THE MANUAL
OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM
FOOD SAFETY TEAM MEMBERS
Preventive Control Plan
PCP Verification
RECORDS RETENTION
COMPLAINTS, RECALL, TRACEABILITY
COMPLAINTS
RECALL
Recall Procedures
Mock Recall / Recall Simulation
TRACEABILITY
APPROVED IMPORT VENDOR PROGRAM
NEW VENDOR APPROVAL
ANNUAL SUPPLIER/VENDOR MONITORING REVIEW
VERIFICATION OF CONTROL MEASURES
Corrective Action
Letter to Import Vendors
Allergen Matrix
UNLOADING, LOADING AND STORAGE
CONVEYANCES (VEHICLES & TRAILERS)
UNLOADING AND LOADING
STORAGE
HOLDS AND RETURNS
Holds
Returns
EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
COMPETENCY – TRAINING
TRAINING
SANITATION AND PEST CONTROL
CLEANING AND SANITATION
PEST CONTROL
ALLERGENS
ADDENDA
Addendum A – Optional Food Safety Programs for Storage and Distribution Centers
Addendum B – Special Requirements Fruit & Vegetables
Addendum C – Label Verification Checklist
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