• List of Food Safety Consultants - Updated
  As you start developing your food safety system, you may need the guidance and assistance of an experienced consultant. Before hiring a consultant, conduct some research on their qualifications, areas of expertise and technical knowledge. The updated List of Food Safety Consultants provides you more detailed information on consultant's credentials. 
   

• Food Safety Processors - New look!
  Take a look at the new layout of the Food Safety Processors webpage.
   

• Food Safety Training - September 17, 2010
  The Food Safety Program invites you to participate in the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training. There is no charge but registration is required.
   

• Water Safety Course for Food Processors - October 01, 2010
  The Food Safety Program invites you to participate in the Water Safety Course for Food Processors. There is no charge but registration is required. Due to limited space the course is open only to industry and government participants.

• Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
  Presentations from the Information Session held on August 05, 2010:

  • Introduction to ISO 22000

  • GFSI Benchmarking and the CGC’s Food Safety Programs

  • GFSI Benchmarked Certification Programs Overview
     

• Conferences and Meetings
  

Update your calendar with new conferences and meetings coming up this summer/fall for the food processing industry.

• Food Safety Tip - Training
  Each year statistics show many people suffer from food borne illnesses caused by improper food safety practices during food processing. Employee Training is essential when implementing your food safety program. A training program must ensure that employees understand and follow your company’s policies and procedures.

For information on the Food Safety Program contact the CVO/Food Safety Knowledge Centre.  For technical information, call 204-795-7968 in Winnipeg; or e-mail foodsafety@gov.mb.ca. For general information, contact your local GO Centre.