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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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