Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Program (COFFS)
OFFS –The Canadian Sheep Federation’s Food Safe Farm Practices (FSFP) program is a voluntary program that was developed through a partnership between producer, industry and government personnel from across Canada. The program, which has been continually developing since 1997, addresses and anticipates potential food safety challenges facing the sheep industry.
The program examines all areas of production and outlines management options that are designed to minimize food safety risks. It is based on “must do” good production practices (GPPs). It also makes recommendations on practices geared to assist producers in producing a safe and high-quality product. GPPs are operating procedures that promote food safety and production efficiency.
For full information go to the Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Program web page or call the national co-ordinator Barb Caswell on 519-824-6018 for more information