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A National Strategy for Industry-led Food Safety Programs

A National Strategy for Industry-led Food Safety Programs. Presentation to CFA Food Safety Committee Semi-Annual Meeting 30 July 2008 Moncton, New Brunswick. Presentation Outline. Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition – An Introduction National Strategy Project Draft Strategy

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A National Strategy for Industry-led Food Safety Programs

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  1. A National Strategy for Industry-led Food Safety Programs Presentation to CFA Food Safety Committee Semi-Annual Meeting 30 July 2008 Moncton, New Brunswick CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  2. Presentation Outline • Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition – An Introduction • National Strategy Project • Draft Strategy • Next Steps CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  3. Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition • Vision/Mission • Membership • Major Projects CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  4. CSCFSC • Established – December 2000, incorporated August 2007 • Our Vision: Canada’s agriculture, fisheries and food industry will have a world-class reputation for producing and selling safe food. • Our Mission:To facilitate, through dialogue within the food industry and with all levels of government, the development and implementation of a national, coordinated approach to food safety to ensure credibility in domestic and international marketplaces. CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  5. CSCFSC Membership • Open to national, provincial & regional or local associations whose members are actively involved in the food supply chain • Includes associations representing segments input suppliers through to final marketers • National - 26 - fee $500/year • Provincial - 5 - fee $200/year • Allied member category - 1 - fee $500/year CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  6. CSCFSC – Major Activities (1) • Policy development & advocacy • Symposia, industry/government forums • Relationships with FPT committees • Liaison with Federal, provincial & territorial governments (officials & ministers) • Pandemic/Emergency Planning for food supply chain • Industry secretariat to industry/government subcommittee • Major workshops in 2005, 2006, 2007 CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  7. CSCFSC – Major Activities (2) • CFSQ Program projects • Post-farm Recognition Framework: co-ordination of industry input, consultations, etc • National Strategy for industry-led food safety programs CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  8. National Strategy Project • Multi-step process • 1st Workshop – 7 February 2008 • 1st Draft report & strategic directions – circulated March 2008 • 2nd Draft – circulation – summer 2008 • 2nd Workshop – autumn 2008 • Final strategy – end of 2008 CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  9. National Strategy Project: 1st Workshop • 7 February 2008 – 45 participants (members, non-members, COFFS WG & other stakeholders) • Part 1 – Update on Food Safety Initiatives • 1997 – Where were we at? • 2007 – Where have we come to? • Part 2 – Strategic Planning Discussion • 2008 – What are the ‘gaps’? • 2013 – Where do we want to be? • Complements but broader than COFFS WG planning initiative CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  10. National Strategy Project: 1st Workshop • Provide a quick snapshot of the process as prelude to the proposed strategy • More slides in package than in presentation CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  11. 1997 – Where were we? • Looked at four (4) groups: • Industry initiatives (associations & firms) • Other stakeholders (supportive activities) • Government Initiatives (FPT initiatives, regulations, policies & programs) • Collaborative Initiatives CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  12. 1997 – Industry Initiatives: On-Farm • CFA • developing guidance document for farmers • identified by AAFC as 3rd party delivery agent for OFFS programming • NPO’s • CPC: HACCP-based OFFS program in development • CCA: Quality Starts Here program in development • CEMA: Start Clean, Stay Clean – launched • CTMA & CBHEMA: bio-security guidelines available • CFC: food safety guidelines in development CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  13. 1997 - Industry: Post Farmgate • Federal Registered establishments • Meeting federal regulations • Voluntarily implementing HACCP/FSEP • Fish – mandatory HACCP/QMP had been introduced in 1992 • Provincial Establishments • Meeting provincial regulations • Associations • Participating on National Code development • Working on generic HACCP models • Assisting members with implementation CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  14. 1997 – Government: FPT Initiatives • Canadian Food Inspection System (CFIS) – Blueprint (1995) • Vision: “Canada Will Have An Integrated Food Inspection System Which Is Responsive To Both Consumers And Industry”. • Goals: • High quality, safe food supply • Harmonize standards • Cost-effective inspection system • Enhanced access to markets by Canadian food producers • Risk-based inspection system • Protection from economic fraud CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  15. 1997 – CFIS Blueprint - Principles • Industry has primary responsibility • Consumers have a right to be informed and the responsibility to handle food properly. • Government has a responsibility to: • set and enforce standards • to provide health and safety information to consumers; • to ensure that resources allocated to food inspection are effectively and efficiently managed, the result of which is the elimination of gaps, overlaps and duplication. • The system must • support industry competitiveness and market viability both domestically and international • be open, responsive and flexible • Standards will be outcome and performance-based where practical. CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  16. 1997 – Government: FPT Initiatives • Harmonization Initiatives • Common Legislative Base • Model Regulations & /or Codes • Dairy • Food Retail & Food Service • Good Transportation Practices • Meat & Poultry • FPT Committees: CFIS-IG, FPTAFIC, FPTFSPC CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  17. 2007 - Industry Initiatives: On-Farm • 19 National HACCP-based, OFFS Programs • Development of national programs nearly complete • Implementation is making good progress in response to market demand • Recognition by governments is in progress & the framework nearly complete • Sustainability issues are a major concern • Program & Funding are uncertain CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  18. 2007 - Industry Initiatives: Pre & Post Farmgate • Broad depth • Three major types • Site-specific HACCP (e.g. FSEP/QMP or Provincial “Advantage” Programs, ISO 22000, private standards) • HACCP-based, National Programs • Training Programs • Major progress, especially since 2000 • Most projects are in implementation or almost ready • No government recognition scheme yet • Similar concerns about sustainability CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  19. 2007 – Industry Initiatives: Processing 3500 Registered Establishment- CFIA 100’s Provincially Licensed/Registered Establishments 1,000’s not licensed or non-registered establishments ………………………………………………………………… FSEP & QMP Provincial “Advantage” Programs Industry-led HACCP-based Programs ISO 22000:2005 Private Standards Schemes set up by certification bodies or industry groups (e.g. retailers) CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  20. 2007 – Industry-led Initiatives: National Programs Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA) Canadian Association of Ice Industries (CAII) Brewers Association of Canada (BAC) Canadian Vintners Association (CVA) Canada Grains Council (CGC) Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) ………………………………………………. CFIA (Fresh Cut Vegetables) CFIA (Spices) CFIA (Sprouts) CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  21. 2007 – Industry Initiatives: Distribution 100+ CFIA registered storages 1,000’s non-registered storages and distribution centres …………………………………………………. Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) & Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Canadian Association of Regulated Importers CARI) CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  22. 2007 – Industry Initiatives: Retail, Foodservice, Food Banks 9,000+ grocery stores 10,000’s retailers and commercial/volunteer food service establishments ……………………………………………………………… Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) & Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association CRFA) Canadian Association of Food Professionals (CAFP) Canadian Association of Food Banks (CAFB) Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  23. 2007 - Inputs and Services 10,000’s of transporters of food 100’s of packaging manufacturers and converters 100’s of water authorities/suppliers 10,000’s of food brokers (domestic and foreign) ………………………………………………….. Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) Packaging Association of Canada (PAC) Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters (IE Canada) CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  24. 2007 - Inputs and Services • Trucking Food Safety • Core Program • 10 modules • Certification scheme operational CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  25. 2007 - Inputs and Services • Packaging Association of Canada • Finished Projects • Flexible Packaging • Rigid Plastic Packaging • Paper/Cardboard Packaging • In Progress Projects • Metal Packaging • Glass CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  26. 2007 – Initiatives - Other Stakeholders • National & International Standards System • Input into ISO 22000, 22003, 22005 • Standards Council – established accreditation scheme for audit & certification bodies (CB’s) • CB’s auditing/certifying to ISO standards • Private Standards • Increasing number (on-farm & post-farm) • Benchmarking schemes (GlobalGAP & GFSI) • Auditor Certification • Two major global schemes (RABQSA & IRCA) • Several Canadian discussions initiated CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  27. 2007 – Government Initiatives: FPT • CFIS Blueprint (1995) – still the current document • Agriculture Policy Framework (2003/8) • Set goals, provided funding (CFSQP & FSI) • Some targets met, others remain to be finished or started • Committee structure • Single Committee emerged – FPT Food Safety • Accountability framework developing (ADMs, DMs, Ministers) • Joint activities agriculture/health CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  28. 2007 – Federal Initiatives • New Agency – Public Health Agency of Canada complements CFIA • Regulatory requirements • Mandatory HACCP in meat/poultry • Animal ID • Major Funding Initiatives (CFSQ Program, etc) • Bio-security initiatives • Research Activities • New Legislation – Action Plan for Food & Consumer Safety CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  29. 2007 – Provincial Initiatives • New Food Safety legislation in several provinces • Increased oversight of establishments not involved in interprovincial/export trade • Food safety certification schemes for processors (NS, Ont, Man, Sask, Alta, BC) • Development support (funding & resources) • Traceability (Quebec, Ontario, Alberta) • Bio-security initiatives • Surveillance programs CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  30. 2007 – Collaborative Initiatives • Industry with Industry • COFFS WG – 10 years • CSCFSC – since 2000 • Food safety committees – up/down chain participation • Joint research projects • Industry recognition of industry programs • Government & Industry • Continued consultations on policy/regulatory initiatives • Funding support • Recognition programs CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  31. 2008 – What are the ‘gaps’? • Industry initiatives (associations & firms) • Other stakeholders (supportive activities) • Government Initiatives (FPT, regs, policies & programs) • Collaborative Initiatives CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  32. 2013 – Where do we want to be? • Industry initiatives (associations & firms) • Other stakeholders (supportive activities) • Government Initiatives (FPT, regs, policies & programs) CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  33. Format for National Strategy CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  34. Draft National Strategy (1) • Goals for Industry: • Goal: #1 – Facilitate Food Safety Program Implementation at MSMEs • Goal: #2 – Support Canadian Food Safety Programs by Promoting Awareness • Goal: #3 – Strengthen Food Safety Training and Auditing Infrastructure • Goal: #4 – Bridge the Gap between Requirements and Actual Implementation CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  35. Examples of Actions & Milestones • Goal: #2 – Support Canadian Food Safety Programs by Promoting Awareness • Actions • Engage supply chain in a dialogue about mutual recognition of industry-led programs • Strengthen & coordinate efforts to market the Canadian approach by harmonizing initiatives with national standards and international benchmarking schemes • Milestones • Increased awareness of food safety among all concerned parties • Recognition of suppliers’ industry-led food safety programs by customers and their associations along the supply chain CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  36. Examples of Actions & Milestones • Goal: #3 – Strengthen Food Safety Training & Auditing Infrastructure • Actions • Strengthen training programs (e.g. on-line tools), diversify availability across languages & harmonize across jurisdictions • Improve audit consistency by aligning training requirements • Engage industry & government in a review of Canadian food safety auditor requirements • Milestones • Coordinated network of food safety training & auditing services • National requirements for FS auditors at all levels of the supply chain (3rd party & government) CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  37. Draft National Strategy (2) • Goals for Other Stakeholders (e.g. consultants, audit and certification bodies, training bodies, the national standards system, etc): • Goal: #5 – Modify Infrastructure to facilitate Implementation of Industry Food Safety Programs • Goal: #6 – Increase the Pool of Qualified Food Safety Personnel • Goal: #7 – Establish Quality Consistency across Food Safety Specialists CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  38. Draft National Strategy (3) • Goals for Governments • Goal: #8 – FPT Harmonization of Food Safety Program Requirements • Goal: #9 – Strengthen FPT Support for Food Safety Initiatives CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  39. Examples of Actions & Milestones • Goal: #9 – Strengthen FPT Support for Food Safety Initiatives • Actions • Complete recognition programs to foster credibility & stimulate implementation • Open lines of communication to encourage collaboration • Improve funding for industry food safety program administration & extend funding commitments • Allocate resources required for the development of a science based food safety approach • Increased government involvement in food safety surveillance initiatives • On-going allocation of human and financial resources CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  40. Examples of Actions & Milestones • Goal: #9 – Strengthen FPT Support for Food Safety Initiatives • Milestones • Strong government commitment and support & a new national vision • Government recognition programs all along the chain by the end of 2008 • On-going food safety funding programs for industry-led program administration and implementation • Increased food safety research funding • Improved food safety surveillance • Continuation of high level of government food safety activity with competent human resources CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  41. National Strategy – Next Steps • Summer 2008 • Revised draft of strategy based on comments (members & non-members) • Circulation for further comment • Autumn 2008 • 2nd National Workshop (meeting or web conference) • End 2008 • Final Strategy circulated for discussion with other stakeholders (governments, etc) • Early 2009 • Advocacy & Dialogue CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

  42. Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition Website: www.foodsafetycoalition.ca Email: cscfsc@monachus.com Telephone: 613-233-7175 CSCFSC National Strategy for Industry-led Programs CFA Food Safety Committee – 30 July 2008

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