Canadian Shellfish Sanitation program (CSSP)
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Hybrid
Duration
4.5 hours
Audience
Employees
Description
Please note that this course does not have an open enrollment option. Registration for this course is managed through Operations Branch Area Training Coordinators. For more information on course deliveries in your area, please contact your Area Training and Organizational Development Coordinator (ATODC).
The goal of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) is to minimize the health risks associated with the consumption of contaminated shellfish such as mussels, oysters and clams by implementing controls to verify that only shellfish that meet food safety and quality standards reach domestic and international markets.
This course provides information to participants on the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP), covering roles and responsibilities in delivering the Program and knowledge to assist inspectors on hazards specific to shellfish when conducting preventive control inspection.
Key topics include:
- Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program Overview
- Regulatory Authorities and Requirements
- Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) Manual
- Interprovincial Trade and Export Requirements for Shellfish
- Shellfish Specific Hazards and Control Measures for Conducting Preventive Control Inspections
- Operational procedure: control response plan for molluscan shellfish test results exceeding Canadian maximum levels, standards or guidelines
