Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Food Safety

Codes of Practice

• Code of Practice for the Hygienic Production of Sprouted Seeds
• Code of Practice for Minimally Processed Ready-to-Eat Vegetables

Industry Advisories

• Guidelines for the Use of Food Additives and/or Processing Aids Intended for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
• Notice Regarding the Information Sessions on the Implementation of the 2011 Health Canada "Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods"
• Packaging and Storage of Fresh Mushrooms
• Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods (2011)
• Undeclared Allergens and Acceptability of Post Harvest Protective Coating Treatments
• Use of Sulphites in Fresh Produce

Sampling and Testing

• National Chemical Residue Monitoring Program for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
  • Compliance List
• Procedures for Sampling Fresh Fruit and Vegetables