What is an environmental monitoring program (EMP)?
An environmental monitoring program (EMP) is an operation-specific program that helps to assess the effectiveness of sanitation practices and provides information
Should all operations complete an EMP?
An EMP risk assessment must be completed by all operations who: Are enrolled in certification options B, C, D, E or
How does an operation complete this section in the manual?
Step 1: The operation should read the risk assessment criteria carefully and check off the appropriate boxes as the assessment is
What happens if a sampling plan IS determined to be necessary?
The operation can follow the guidance in Appendix X as well as utilize the many resources listed as a source of
What is an “outside service provider”?
An outside service provider is someone who performs an activity that the operation would otherwise perform himself. “On behalf of” is the
Who would NOT be considered as an “outside service provider”?
Service providers that carry out activities that are beyond of the certified operation’s CanadaGAP scope would NOT be considered as an
Is it acceptable for an operation to use an outside service provider to perform activities?
Yes. An operation can use an outside service provider to perform activities on their behalf (e.g., harvesting, packing, icing, washing, storing
What documentation is required?
The outside service provider must have either CanadaGAP certification, or another industry recognized third party food safety audit/certification. This would be
Is the certificate the only documentation required?
The certificate alone may not contain all of the necessary information that is required nor be clear enough to ensure that
What requirement does the operation have to meet if using an outside service provider?
Section 19.1 (Selecting/Purchasing and Receiving Harvested/Market Product) If services are selected/purchased from an outside service provider to perform activities on behalf