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Growing Forward. Food Safety Systems Implementation Producer Program. FSSI – Producer Program. The aim of FSSI is to implement CFIA or internationally recognized systems for food safety based upon HACCP principles. HACCP – Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Growing Forward
Food Safety Systems Implementation Producer Program
FSSI – Producer Program
• The aim of FSSI is to implement CFIA or internationally recognized systems for food safety based upon HACCP principles.
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points• FSSI is a continuation and expansion of the old Food Safety
Initiative (FSI) Program from the Agricultural Policy Framework.• ARDCorp will administer program and is not a food safety expert.
FSSI-Producer Recognized Systems
National Programs include all National On Farm Food Safety (OFFS) programs that have been approved by CFIA for implementation.
International Programs that are HACCP recognized include Global Gap, Primus, and GFSI Suite.
In-House HACCP systems are not eligible.
FSSI – Producer Program Overview
Customized Work-Plan
Education
Gap Analysis
Site Workbook Completed
Producer Application
Inspection, Audit and Certification
OUTREACH IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of Activities
Education
OUTREACH
Gap Analysis
Education
OUTREACH
Gap Analysis
Education
OUTREACH
Site Workbook Completed
Gap Analysis
OUTREACH
Customized Work-Plan
Gap Analysis
OUTREACH
Customized Work-Plan
Customized Work-Plan
Producer Application
Customized Work-Plan
Implementation of Activities
Producer Application
Customized Work-Plan
Implementation of Activities
Producer Application
Customized Work-Plan
FSSI – Producer Program - Outreach
Customized Work-Plan
Gap Analysis
Education
OUTREACH IMPLEMENTATION
FSSI – Producer Program - Outreach
Eligibility - Outreach Element • You are a grower association directly supporting BC farmers• Your association will deliver outreach for a commodity OFFS
program approved by CFIA, or any internationally recognized HACCP Program
If you are interested in more information about your specific commodity and what programs may be available, contact your local association representative.
FSSI – Producer Program - Implementation
Customized Work-Plan
Producer Application
Inspection, Audit and Certification
IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of Activities
OUTREACH
FSSI – Producer Program - Implementation
Eligibility - Implementation Element • You are a grower/producer directly involved in
growing/producing agricultural crops• Your farm is on farm-class land in BC• GST Number is required
Eligible ActivitiesActivity Category
Lab AnalysisStaff TrainingSpecialized EquipmentCertification CostsMiscellaneous Related Costs Total Cost share ratio is 90:10
Eligible ActivitiesActivity Category Maximum Funding
Lab Analysis $200Staff Training $250Specialized Equipment $750Certification Costs $1,000Miscellaneous Related Costs $800Total $3,000Cost share ratio is 90:10
Cost share ratio is 90:10
Steps to Take for Implementation Element:
1. Work plan completed with summary and verified by your association.
2. Complete application form (available at www.ardcorp.ca).
3. Sign form and attach supporting documents. Send entire package to BC ARDCorp.
4. ARDCorp will notify of approval.5. Complete work plan.6. Audit/Certification.7. Submit evidence of completion for reimbursement.
FSSI – Producer Program
Program Deadlines
To be advised
FSSI – Producer Program
Contact us for more information:
BC Agricultural Research & Development Corporation (ARDCorp)Food Safety Systems Implementation Program (FSSI)#230 – 32160 South Fraser WayAbbotsford, BC V2T 1W5 (604) 854-4483 www.ardcorp.ca
