Food Safety Links

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Food Safety
• Canadian Integrated Food Safety Initiative (AAFC)
• Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Food Safety 
• Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Working Group (COFFS WG)
• Cornell University National GAPs program
• Canadian Herb, Spice and Natural Health Products Coalition Good Agriculture and Collection Practices (GACP)
• FreshCare (Australia)
• New Zealand GAP
• South Africa: Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) Primary Production and On-Farm Produce Handling
• UK Assured Produce Standards
• Codex Alimentarius  

• Global Food Safety Initiative  

U.S. Fresh Produce Food Safety Guidance

• United Fresh Produce Association GAPs Harmonization Initiative 
• Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)  (USFDA 1998)
• Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables (USFDA 2008)
• US FDA Produce Food Safety Action Plan (2004)
• Lettuce and Leafy Greens Supply Chain Guidance
  • First Edition (April 2006)
  • Updated Draft Guidance (July 2009)
• Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
• Tomato Supply Chain Guidance
  • First Edition (May 2006)
  • Second Edition (July 2008)
  • Updated Draft Guidance (July 2009)
• Melon Supply Chain Guidance
  • First Edition (Nov. 2005)
  • Updated Draft Guidance (July 2009)
• USDA Food Safety Information Page
• U.S. Food Safety Gateway