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    Canadian food safety laws and requirements can be complex and confusing.

    At CIFS, we use simple and straightforward language to summarize the food safety laws and requirements that you need follow.

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    Food Safety Courses

    Whether you're a food worker, training manager or business owner, our food safety courses make it easy for you to meet your legal requirements and develop your skills.

    At CIFS, our courses can be completed online in a few hours, and many students receive their certificate on the same day that they finish the course.

    Learn more about Food Safety Courses

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    Other Programs and Courses

    If you're creating a food safety plan or expanding your skills into areas outside of food handling, CIFS has the tools, resources, and additional training you can rely on.

    Learn more about other CIFS programs

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    For Business

    How to handle food for public consumption isn’t always common sense. Small mistakes are what usually lead to big problems.

    Develop a strong foundation of food safety skills and stay compliant with the CIFS Food Handler Certification Course.

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    CIFS Resource Library

    The CIFS Resource Library is a collection of food safety resources and information. CIFS Members get unlimited access to the entire collection, including guides, templates, posters, fact sheets and food recalls. 

    Our food safety blogs and news items are freely available to both CIFS Members and the general public. We encourage you to explore the collection and check back frequently for all the latest news in food safety.

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CIFS Members get full access to our Resource Library. This includes guides, videos, fact sheets, checklists, forms, templates, food recall alerts and news updates that help you manage day-to-day food safety in a food business.

  • Ensure your business is compliant
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  • Avoid costly food safety mistakes
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