Arnika is a Food Safety Consultant in Canada that provides practical consulting for food manufacturers, processors, importers, distributors and other food businesses across Canada. Whether you are launching a new operation, reviewing an existing food safety system, preparing for an audit, or addressing a compliance gap, we help you identify priorities and implement workable controls.

Our consulting support is tailored to your products, processes, facility, team and business objectives. We can help with individual technical needs or broader food safety projects, from initial assessments and documentation to implementation support and audit preparation.

Food safety consulting services

HACCP consulting and food safety systems

Arnika supports the development, review and implementation of HACCP-based food safety systems. Depending on the project, this may include process-flow review, hazard analysis, control measures, CCP assessment, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification and records. Learn more about our HACCP consulting services in Canada.

Good Manufacturing Practices and prerequisite programs

Prerequisite programs help establish the operating conditions needed to produce safe food. We can assess and strengthen programs such as sanitation, personnel hygiene, allergen management, pest control, supplier controls and maintenance. Explore GMP consulting and our guidance on HACCP prerequisite programs.

Preventive Control Plans and Canadian regulatory support

For businesses subject to applicable Canadian requirements, Arnika can support Preventive Control Plan development or review, regulatory gap assessments, record systems and inspection preparation. Requirements depend on the business activity, food, trade and applicable rules. Learn about Preventive Control Plan consulting and CFIA inspection preparation.

Food safety audits and certification readiness

We help businesses prepare for customer, regulatory and certification assessments through gap assessments, internal audits, mock audits, corrective-action planning and readiness support. For related services, see food safety auditsand SQF consulting.

Food labelling, traceability and supplier controls

Depending on the engagement, consulting may also address food labelling review, traceability and recall procedures, supplier approval and verification, and supporting records. These controls should be designed around the product, supply chain and applicable requirements.

Who can benefit from a food safety consultant?

Food safety consulting may be useful for manufacturers and processors, food importers and brokers, warehouses and distributors, bakeries, beverage businesses, food startups and established operations introducing new products or processes. The right scope depends on your operation and the issue you need to solve.

You may want consulting support when starting a food business, developing or reviewing a food safety program, preparing for a CFIA inspection or customer audit, pursuing certification, responding to an audit finding, changing suppliers or processes, or strengthening staff understanding and implementation.

How a food safety consulting engagement works

Understand your operation and objective

We begin by discussing your products, processes, facility, current programs and desired outcome. This helps establish the project scope and identify the information needed for a useful review.

Assess the current system and identify gaps

Depending on the engagement, the assessment may include document review, interviews, a facility visit, process review or comparison against applicable requirements or a chosen standard. Findings are prioritized according to relevance and risk.

Agree on practical actions and deliverables

The work plan may include procedures, forms, program revisions, training, implementation guidance, audit preparation or follow-up. Deliverables, timing and responsibilities are agreed based on project complexity and the support requested.

Support implementation and improvement

A food safety system must work in day-to-day operations, not only on paper. Where included in scope, Arnika can help teams understand procedures, maintain records, address gaps and review whether controls are being implemented.

Why work with Arnika?

Arnika is a Montreal-based food safety consulting firm supporting businesses across Canada. Our work connects food safety, quality and regulatory considerations with practical operating needs. Led by Reza Eslami, Arnika brings more than 25 years of experience in food quality and safety, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and CFIA interactions.

We tailor recommendations to the operation rather than relying on generic templates. The objective is to help your team understand what is needed, why it matters and how to implement it in a manageable way.

Food safety consulting in Montreal, Toronto and across Canada

Arnika is based in Montreal and supports clients across Canada, remotely and on-site depending on project needs. For location-specific information, visit our Montreal food safety consulting page or Toronto food safety consulting page.

Frequently asked questions

What does a food safety consultant do?

A food safety consultant helps a business assess food safety risks, develop or improve controls and prepare for applicable regulatory, customer or certification requirements. The work may include assessment, documentation, training, implementation support or audit preparation.

Does every food business need a HACCP plan or Preventive Control Plan?

Not every business has the same obligations. Requirements depend on the food, activities, trade and applicable regulatory framework. Arnika can help assess which requirements may apply to your operation and what support may be appropriate.

Can Arnika help prepare for a CFIA inspection or customer audit?

Yes. Depending on the scope, CFIA Inspection support may include a gap assessment, record review, mock audit or interview preparation, corrective-action planning and help organizing relevant documentation.

Does Arnika provide consulting outside Montreal?

Yes. Arnika supports food businesses across Canada. Remote or on-site arrangements depend on the project, location and services required.

Discuss your food safety needs

Tell us about your products, facility, current food safety system and immediate objective—such as developing a program, closing audit gaps, preparing for an inspection or improving implementation. Contact Arnika to discuss an appropriate scope of support.