CFIA Compliant. Fully Traceable. Uncompromising Quality.
As a licensed Canadian food importer, Headstart Foods operates under strict CFIA regulatory oversight. Every shipment is documented, certified, and traceable from the orchard to your doorstep.
Our Certifications & Licences
Valid, active, and independently verified
CFIA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Import Licence
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Licence maintained with annual renewal and full compliance audits
- Fresh mango importation from India
- South Asian produce distribution
- Full regulatory compliance documentation
Preventive Control Plan (PCP)
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
Comprehensive PCP covering all import and distribution activities
- Sanitation and hygiene protocols
- Pest control program
- Recall and traceability procedures
- Supplier verification program
Phytosanitary Certificate (Per Shipment)
National Plant Protection Organization India
Issued per shipment confirming pest and disease-free produce
- Pest-free certification at origin
- CFIA border inspection clearance
- Treatment records (if applicable)
One Step Forward. One Step Back.
Our traceability system meets and exceeds CFIA's one-step-forward, one-step-back requirement. Every batch is documented with complete chain of custody.
Where did it come from? (Backward)
Your Order
Delivery Endpoint
Surrey Warehouse (Batch #)
Quality Control & Storage
CFIA Entry Point
Import Clearance Documentation
Indian Orchard (Origin)
Batch Harvest Location
Where did it go? (Forward)
Orchard Batch #HSF-2026-0412
Source Identification
Export Documentation
Transit Verification
CFIA Clearance Entry
Regulatory Approval
Retailer/Customer Delivery
Distribution Endpoint
Sample Traceability Record
Our Food Safety Commitments
Non-negotiable standards we uphold on every single shipment.
Sanitation & Hygiene
Our Surrey warehouse follows strict sanitation schedules. All surfaces, equipment, and packaging materials are cleaned and sanitized to CFIA standards before every shipment.
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing schedules
- Employee hygiene training program
- Third-party facility audit compliance
Integrated Pest Control
A licensed pest control operator conducts regular inspections. Our facility maintains zero tolerance for pest activity with documented prevention and response protocols.
- Licensed pest control operator on contract
- Monthly inspection and documentation
- Immediate corrective action protocol
Recall & Response Readiness
We can initiate a full product recall within 24 hours. Our traceability system enables us to identify, isolate, and communicate affected batches to all distribution points immediately.
- 24-hour recall capability
- Batch-level tracking on all products
- CFIA recall notification procedures
Supplier Verification Program
Every orchard we source from undergoes a formal verification process. We review FSSAI certification, farming practices, pesticide records, and export history before approval.
- FSSAI certification required
- Annual supplier re-evaluation
- On-site farm visit documentation
Read Our Preventive Control Plan Summary
Our PCP outlines every food safety measure we maintain as a licensed CFIA importer.