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Preventive controls for food: Fresh fruits or vegetables

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Before you access information related to preventive controls for fresh fruits or vegetables, make sure you review the information on General food requirements and guidance. The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) set out certain requirements, such as licensing, preventive controls and traceability that apply to most food commodities.

Additional information can also be found at Food-specific requirements and guidance: Fresh fruits or vegetables.

These documents provide information on select preventive control practices for operators to mitigate food safety risks associated with the preparation of fresh fruits or vegetables. This information is intended to inform and support the development and implementation of a preventive control plan.

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