Recognizing foreign food safety control systems

Recognition of foreign systems occurs when two countries' food safety control systems can achieve comparable levels of food safety, based on comprehensive laws, implementation and oversight programs, and monitoring of regulatory performance.

Foreign food safety systems recognition framework

An overview of the food safety systems recognition framework.

Foreign food safety recognition questions and answers

Access further information related to foreign food safety recognition.

Regulatory requirements: Recognition of foreign systems for meat products and live or raw shellfish

Understand the program for meat inspection system approval.

Other resources

• Canada – United States of America Food Safety Systems Recognition Arrangement
• CFIA audits of food control systems in other countries
• Previous food safety program audits