Agenda

Ensure your food safety compliance program is based on the latest regulatory developments. Assess the impact of the SFC regulatory rollout and how the transition to FSMA is shaping up post-implementation. Take back to your office strategies to:

• Close any gaps in your food safety compliance plans you didn’t anticipate
• Master your export strategy to gain market share in the U.S.
• Navigate the differences between the two regulatory regimes

Be confident your food safety compliance program meets the new regulations.

Food inspection in Canada is complex because it occurs across various levels of government, and how it is managed can have a material impact on your business. Gain insight into the matrix model that is currently used and what alternate models exist. Bolster your inspection preparedness by:

• Developing a better understanding of how food inspection is managed
• Comparing the expectations to be met for both companies and inspectors under each model
• Building awareness of the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of implementing each model

Gain valuable insight into how the food inspection process is managed.

No matter which side of the border you’re on, the theory behind the new food safety regulations and practical realities of implementing them can be different. Manage your transition by learning how this is being tackled in both the U.S. and Canada. Adopt best practices to:

• Manage your transition to the new regulations
• Mitigate the impact of unexpected challenges through industry and government collaboration
• Meet the needs of your cross-border customers

Avoid pitfalls of implementation by benefitting from industry experience.

There are potential pitfalls for unwary importers under the new regulations. Learn how to successfully navigate the new landscape to avoid them and grow your business. Develop a roadmap to:

• Analyse the regulations related to imports and establish a comprehensive approach to compliance
• Create a supplier verification program ensuring complete traceability in the event of a recall
• Understand that foreign countries comply with their government and need guidance in Canadian importing practices to ensure compliance

Ensure your import strategy is airtight.

Whether you are importing or exporting, International trade agreements can have a material impact on your business. Advance your company strategy by gaining insight into what is most relevant to global trade in the food industry. Create a roadmap to:

• Anticipate the potential consequences that international trade agreements will have on your operations; NAFTA, CETA, TPP
• Increase your export potential
• Gain foresight to achieve a competitive advantage

Position your company to thrive in the new global trading environment.

With both FSMA and SFCA now in effect, it is critical to your business to have a comprehensive food safety strategy in place. Don’t let inadequate sanitation practices derail your entire North American food safety strategy.
Take away a roadmap to:

• Determining decontamination technologies relevant to your company
• Easily adapt pathogen control technologies to your type of operation
• Ensure that employees are properly trained and monitored to ensure the required level of sanitation is achieved

Prioritize sanitation to avoid risking failure of your food safety plan.

The new front-of-pack labelling requirement has the potential to significantly impact the success of your products in the marketplace. Get the full picture of what compliance looks like. Walk away with an action plan to:

• Assess the full impact of the regulations on your product line-up and your formulary approach
• Mitigate the risk of creating a negative impression on your product with consumers
• Develop a marketing and communication strategy

Create a winning strategy to navigate the new front-of-pack regulations.

The new labelling requirements have emerged as some of the most challenging under the new SFC regulations. Hear how your peers are tackling this thorny problem in this facilitated interactive session. Source practical tips to:

• Managing the timelines of the different initiatives
• Avoid unnecessary costs
• Design labels to comply but do not create a negative impression of your products
• 15-minute Q & A with Dr. William Yan, followed by individual group sessions

Don’t miss this unique opportunity for collaborative problem-solving on labelling!

The SFCA and regulations will have a sweeping impact on most components of your company’s supply chain. Adopt best practices to:

• Audit your supply chain from end to end
• Use traceability requirements to target areas for improvement
• Act on border issues that can be reduced under the regulations

Improve your supply chain performance.

For businesses that operate under both federal and provincial regulations, compliance can be confusing and burdensome. Gain insight from this regulatory discussion that will enhance your compliance program. Source your plan of action with:

• A comprehensive view of federal and provincial jurisdictions and where regulations overlap
• Insight into how duplication can be reduced or avoided
• The latest discussion on how the audits of each could be better coordinated

Attend this special federal/provincial roundtable and get the total picture.