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Food Safety Program, for Processors and Distributors
September 2009
Programs and Services
Food Safety Program, for Processors and Distributors
PURPOSE
This program encourages non-federally registered food processors to adopt
and use MAFRI-approved, post-farm food safety and traceability programs. The
goal is to increase understanding and use food safety and traceability practices
within the food processing sector.
WHO QUALIFIES
Eligible applicants include:
- non-federally registered food processing facilities (except fish
and seafood) that operate legally in Manitoba
- food transporters and warehouse businesses (eligible for traceability
program only)
- food product contact packaging companies (eligible for traceability
program only)
- select companies that research food safety and traceability
Applicants must work with a Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
(MAFRI) representative to submit an application. All applications must include a
copy of the operating permit or licence, a gap-assessment consent form, a credit
checking release form and a letter of management commitment.
ELIGIBLE COSTS
Funds are available for the food safety program to food
processing applicants for:
- MAFRI recognized Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) program of up to
$15,000
- MAFRI recognized Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program
of up to $20,000 with additional funding of $3,000 for each additional HACCP
plan up to a maximum of three additional HACCP plans
Funds are available for the traceability program and applications are subject
to MAFRI approval:
- slaughter houses could be eligible for funding of up to $10,000
- all other food processors could be eligible to a maximum of $4,000
Funding can be used for identification, registry, software, training and
other expenses traceability system requirements.
Application Form
Application Form
Fillable *
Program Terms and Conditions
Premises ID Application Guidelines
Please visit your local Manitoba
Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Growing Opportunities Office for more
information.
CONTACT
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Growing Opportunities Office; or call Manitoba Government Inquiry at
1-866-626-4862 for the GO Office nearest you.
*Application form in Fillable
PDF Format.
(Please Note: These are large files. You cannot save completed copy of this form
on your computer without the full version of Adobe Acrobat Writer. If you would
like a copy for your records. Please fill it in and print it.)
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