Achieve CanadaGAP Certification with ASI

What is CanadaGAP® and Why is it Essential?

CanadaGAP® is a comprehensive food safety program designed for Canadian companies that produce, handle, pack, repack, store, wholesale, and broker fresh fruits and vegetables. It's built on internationally recognized Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Achieving CanadaGAP certification demonstrates your commitment to producing and marketing safe, quality food. It is often a critical requirement for accessing major retail, foodservice, and international markets. Many CanadaGAP options are recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), providing global acceptance.

Who Needs CanadaGAP Certification?

CanadaGAP certification is beneficial and often essential for a wide range of operations in the fresh produce supply chain, including:

Producers/Growers:

On-farm operations for fruits and vegetables.

Packinghouse Operations:

Companies washing, sorting, grading, and packing fresh produce.

Repacking Operations:

Businesses that repackage bulk produce into smaller consumer units.

Storage Operations:

Facilities storing fresh fruits and vegetables.

Wholesale Operations:

Businesses buying and selling produce in large quantities.

Brokerage Operations:

Intermediaries facilitating the sale of fresh produce.

A Clear Path to CanadaGAP Certification:

ASI makes the CanadaGAP audit and certification process straightforward and manageable. Here’s a general outline of the steps:

1. Familiarize Yourself & Enroll:

Download the relevant CanadaGAP Manuals (for Production, Packing/Storage, etc.) from the official CanadaGAP website.

Enroll in the CanadaGAP program.

2. Conduct a Self-Assessment:

Use the CanadaGAP self-assessment checklist to identify areas where your current practices meet the standard and where improvements are needed (gap analysis).

3. Develop & Implement Your Food Safety System:

Develop or update your food safety procedures, policies, and record-keeping systems to meet all CanadaGAP requirements.

Train your staff on these new or revised procedures.

4. Choose ASI as Your Certification Body:

Select ASI as your trusted partner for your CanadaGAP audit. We are an accredited Certification Body.

5. Schedule Your Audit:

Contact us to schedule your on-site audit at a time that works for your operational schedule. We can also discuss options for pre-assessment audits.

6. The Audit Process:

Our experienced auditors will conduct a thorough review of your food safety system, documentation, facilities, and practices against the CanadaGAP standard.

7. Address Non-Conformances (If Any):

If any non-conformances are identified, you'll be given a timeframe to implement corrective actions. We provide clear communication throughout this process.

8. Receive Your CanadaGAP Certificate:

Once all requirements are met and any non-conformances are successfully addressed, you will be issued your CanadaGAP certificate!

9. Maintain Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

Certification is an ongoing commitment. Regular internal reviews and preparation for annual surveillance audits are key.

Why Choose ASI for Your CanadaGAP Audit?

As a licensed and accredited certification body, ASI makes the process clear, reliable, and built around your operation—so you can meet buyer requirements, stay audit-ready year-round, and grow your business with confidence.

Experienced & Accredited Auditors:

Our team comprises knowledgeable auditors with deep expertise in the CanadaGAP standards and the fresh produce industry.

Client-Focused Approach: We work collaboratively with you, providing clear communication and support throughout the audit process.

Efficient & Thorough Audits: We aim to conduct audits with minimal disruption to your operations while ensuring comprehensive assessment.

Guidance & Clarity: While we cannot consult, we ensure you understand the audit findings and the requirements for corrective actions.

Pre-Assessment Services (Optional): Consider a pre-assessment audit to identify potential gaps before your official certification audit, increasing your chances of first-time success.

Commitment to Your Success: We are dedicated to helping Canadian food businesses achieve and maintain the highest standards of food safety.

ASI + TSLC Canada: Your New CanadaGAP Partners

ASI Food Safety is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with TSLC Canada. This collaboration will leverage our combined expertise to offer comprehensive CanadaGAP certification services to producers across the country. Together, we are committed to strengthening on-farm food safety standards and providing Canadian growers with a trusted and streamlined path to certification.

CANADAGAP Certification

What is CanadaGAP® and Why is it Essential?

Who Needs CanadaGAP Certification?

A Clear Path to CanadaGAP Certification:

Why Choose ASI for Your CanadaGAP Audit?

ASI + TSLC Canada: Your New CanadaGAP Partners