SeafoMarket Access Food Safety Program
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Market Access Food Safety Program assists companies to overcome a specific food safety requirement or obstacle that is preventing them from entering a new market, or in keeping markets open when requirements change.
Specifically, this program will support a limited number of companies with: obtaining Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI) certification which will in turn open more export markets, and meeting the food safety requirements of new markets to support market entry or market expansion.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to a maximum of $15,000 per applicant and based on scope and deliverables.
Projects are cost-shared to a maximum of 50/50 with applicants.
Applicants must pay a percentage of their contribution for the project to begin, depending on total project costs.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. have a head office and licensed seafood processing facility in Nova Scotia, 2. demonstrate they are meeting the current federal and provincial inspection, regulation and licensing requirements,
3. have controls in place to ensure the product is handled properly during processing and results in a final product that is not tainted, decomposed, or unwholesome, 4. not be in contravention of provincial or federal laws related to the fishery.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. submit the completed Market Access Food Safety application online or by email at seafood@perennia.ca,
2. provide further information if required,
3. be able to provide a down payment before work begins.
Scheduling of the project may begin immediately upon application approval with a signed quote and project plan.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
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