Grain safety and identity preservation
The Canadian Grain Commission's grain safety and identity preservation programs are built upon the Food Safety and Identity Preserved Quality Management System Standard (PDF, 987 kb). The Canadian Grain Commission developed the Standard following the Codex Alimentarius principles of hazard analysis critical control point.
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (CGC HACCP) and Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (CIPRS+HACCP) programs achieved technical equivalence against the Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarking requirements version 2020 on September 29, 2022.
Services and information
Grain safety programs
Provides quick access to information for the Canadian Grain Commission process verification and accreditation programs.
Container sampling programs
The Canadian Grain Commission’s accredited and certified container sampling programs were launched on August 1, 2012.
HACCP training for the grain handling industry
Learn how to develop a HACCP-based quality management system and more.
Application Package CIPRS, CIPRS HACCP and CGC HACCP
Information and instructions for submitting applications for CIPRS, CIPRS HACCP and CGC HACCP.
Certification fees
Initial and Re-certification fee, additional fees may be charged if the scope of the certification is expanded.
Accreditation fees
Annual accreditation fees for applications, auditor training and assessment and on-site assessments.
Certified companies: grain safety and identity preservation
Certified companies: grain safety and identity preservation.
Register to receive sampling services
To receive sampling services through the Accredited Container Sampler Program, grain companies must register with the Canadian Grain Commission.
Certified Container Sampling Program: certified companies
List of certified companies of the certified container sampling program.
Accredited service providers
Accredited service providers for the accredited and certified container sampling programs.
Generic tools: CIPRS, CGC HACCP and CIPRS+HACCP
Quick access to the secured generic tools reference material for the CIPRS, CGC HACCP and CIPRS+ HACCP programs.
Facts about the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations for grain handling facilities
Questions and answers on Safe Food for Canadians Act and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.
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Contact us
Contact Process Verification and Accreditation for questions about grain safety and identity preservation.
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