What is CanadaGAP®?
CanadaGAP is a food safety program for fresh fruits and vegetables. The program consists of national food safety standards and a certification
What are producers doing to ensure food safety?
Canadian suppliers of fresh produce are strongly committed to food safety and implement a number of measures to minimize the potential for
How did the CanadaGAP Program start?
CanadaGAP was founded by the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC), now called the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC). A separate,
Who owns the CanadaGAP Program?
The CanadaGAP Program is owned and operated by CanAgPlus, a Canadian not-for-profit.
Who else is involved in delivery of the CanadaGAP Program?
Auditing and certification are outsourced to independent, internationally-accredited Certification Bodies, who are responsible to conduct the audits, review the audit results and
Who is enrolled in the CanadaGAP Program?
Domestic (Canadian) and international suppliers of fresh fruit and vegetables are enrolled in the program. The program covers production, packing, storage, repacking,
Why do we need a food safety program for fresh fruits and vegetables?
The CanadaGAP Program responds to the needs of the marketplace. Increasingly, retailers, food service companies and food processors require their suppliers to
Does CanadaGAP certify fruits and vegetables as “safe”?
No. CanadaGAP certification applies to the operation, not the product. Certification means that an operation meets the required food safety standard and
Is CanadaGAP a government program?
No. CanadaGAP is owned by CanAgPlus, a not-for-profit corporation. However, government has fully recognized the program for its technical standard and for
What does it cost the producer to become certified?
The cost of certification ranges from approximately $1,200 to $2,800 annually. Companies that enrol in the CanadaGAP program have various certification