Preventive controls
Preventive controls help to prevent food safety hazards and reduce the likelihood of contaminated food entering the market, whether the food is prepared in Canada or imported.
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Services and information
If you need a plan
Answer a few questions with this interactive tool to know if and when you need a preventive control plan.
Regulatory requirements
Know the rules for preventing food safety hazards.
Preventive control plan overview
What goes in a plan and why it matters.
Preparing your plan
Guidance on importing, exporting, domestic food businesses, monitoring, record keeping.
Controls for establishments
Cleaning, lighting, pest control.
Controls for food
General and food-specific controls, thermal processing.
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