Grain safety programs
Grain safety programs help grain handlers prevent and manage risks to grain safety during handling, storage and transportation. The Canadian Grain Commission offers programs that support safe practices, meet regulatory requirements and protect Canada’s grain supply. These programs apply to licensed grain handling operations.
Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System (CIPRS)
Certifies that a company’s identity preserved system for the production, handling and transportation of specialty grains, oilseeds or pulses is effective
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (CGC HACCP)
Certifies that a grain company’s grain safety quality management system meets the grain safety requirements of the national Food Safety and Identity Quality Management System Preserved Standard
Canadian Identity Preserved System and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (CIPRS + HACCP)
Certifies that a company’s grain safety and identity preserved quality management system meets the requirements of the national Food Safety and Identity Preserved Quality Management System Standard
Application package
Instructions for submitting applications for CIPRS, CIPRS HACCP and CGC HACCP
Generic tools for the grain safety programs
Secured generic tools reference material for the CIPRS, CGC HACCP and CIPRS + HACCP programs
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations for grain handling facilities
Questions and answers on Safe Food for Canadians Act and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
Contact us
Contact Process Verification and Accreditation for questions about grain safety programs.