What should an auditor do if they are assigned an audit but have a potential conflict of interest with the client?
It is the responsibility of the auditor to inform the Certification Body of any potential conflicts with an assigned client. There
Can I implement corrective actions during my audit?
Though there are some cases where it is acceptable to make minor corrections and improvements to the operation’s food safety system
What happens if a certification body requests corrective actions based on their review of an operation’s self-assessment? Who pays for that?
For Option A1 and A2 program participants, the certification body's review of their completed self-assessment could trigger further activities: either requests
After a failed audit, what are some situations where it is not possible for an operation to fix their autofail item(s) or lost marks until the next season?
Here are some examples of issues that would require the operation to wait until the next season to be certified: If
Who decides which corrective actions are acceptable?
In all cases, corrective actions implemented by the operation are subject to review by the Certification Body. The Certification Body will
How long does an operation have to complete their corrective actions?
The operation is responsible for implementing corrective actions to the best of their ability, within the timeframe required by the program
What sort of evidence will the Certification Body accept as proof that corrective actions are complete?
It depends on the situation and the issue being corrected. The Certification Body may accept: Documentary evidence (e.g., missing records) Photographic
What happens if the Certification Body decides that they have to confirm an operation’s corrective actions through an on-site visit? Who pays for that?
If the Certification Body decides that the demonstration of the corrective action/corrective action plan can only be confirmed by a future
If an operation enrolled in option A1/A2/E/F passed the CanadaGAP audit but wants to increase their audit score (e.g., to satisfy a minimum scoring requirement from a buyer, retailer etc.), can they still complete corrective actions?
Yes. The operation should use the Corrective Actions Report. They can record corrective action(s) taken to increase their audit score. In this
What happens if an operation is not able to implement corrective actions within the 45 calendar day timeframe allotted to operations to close out CARs?
Corrective Action Requests (CARs) must be implemented by operations within 45 calendar days of receiving the audit report. If an operation