CEO & Co-Founder, Arnika

✔ 25+ Years of Food Safety Experience

✔ HACCP • SFCR • SQF • GMP

✔ Food Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance & Certification

✔ Trusted by Food Businesses Across Canada

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Helping Canadian Food Businesses Build Safer Operations

My Story

Food safety has been the focus of my professional career for more than 25 years. Throughout that journey, I have worked with food manufacturers, processors, importers, distributors, retailers, and food service organizations to strengthen food safety systems, improve regulatory compliance, and prepare for certification.

As CEO and Co-Founder of Arnika, my mission is simple: help Canadian food businesses build practical food safety systems that protect consumers while supporting sustainable business growth.

Every organization is different, which is why I believe food safety solutions should be tailored to each operation—not copied from a template. My approach combines technical expertise with practical industry experience to help businesses achieve compliance while improving operational performance.

My Philosophy

Food safety should never become paperwork for the sake of paperwork.

I believe food safety systems should protect consumers while also improving operational efficiency, reducing risk, supporting employees, and helping businesses grow with confidence.

Every recommendation I provide is based on one simple question:

“Will this improve the business while strengthening food safety?”

That philosophy has guided my work for more than two decades.

Professional Experience

Over the course of my career, I have held leadership positions in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, food safety management, and consulting across multiple sectors of the food industry.

My experience includes:

Director of Quality Assurance
Food Safety Consultant
Regulatory Affairs Manager
HACCP Coordinator
SQF Practitioner
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Control & Laboratory Manager
Food Safety & Quality Control Manager

This experience has provided practical knowledge across every stage of food production—from laboratory testing and quality control to executive leadership, certification management, supplier approval, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Areas of Expertise

Over the past 25+ years, I have worked extensively with:

Food Safety Systems

HACCP
Preventive Control Plans (PCP)
GMP
GFSI Programs
SQF
FSSC 22000
BRCGS
ISO 22000
Food Safety Culture

Regulatory Compliance

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
CFIA Requirements
FDA Requirements
Export Compliance
Food Labelling
Supplier Approval Programs

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis
CAPA
Internal Audits
Supplier Audits
Risk Assessment
Food Microbiology
Environmental Monitoring
Product Traceability

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen
PDCA
TQM
TPM
5 Why Analysis
7 QC Tools

Industries I Support

Food Manufacturing
Meat Processing
Poultry
Seafood
Bakery
Dairy
Beverage Manufacturing
Fresh Produce
Warehousing
Distribution
Retail Food
Import & Export
Nutraceuticals
Cannabis
Food Service

Working with Canadian Food Businesses

Throughout my career I have worked closely with Canadian food businesses preparing for:

CFIA inspections
SFCR licensing
HACCP implementation
SQF Certification
BRCGS Certification
FSSC 22000 Certification
Internal audits
Customer audits
Supplier approval
Export readiness
Food safety training

I have also collaborated directly with CFIA inspectors during inspections, validation activities, corrective action implementation, and compliance programs, providing practical insight into regulatory expectations.

Education & Professional Development

My academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry, complemented by specialized training in quality management, food safety, quality control, and business development.

I continue to invest in professional development to stay current with evolving Canadian regulations, international food safety standards, and industry best practices.

Leadership at Arnika

As CEO and Co-Founder of Arnika, my mission is simple:

To help Canadian food businesses build food safety systems that are practical, compliant, and sustainable.

Under my leadership, Arnika provides:

Food Safety Consulting
HACCP Consulting
SFCR Compliance
Preventive Control Plans (PCP)
SQF Consulting
BRCGS Consulting
FSSC 22000 Consulting
Food Safety Auditing
Food Safety Training
Food Testing & Inspection

Every engagement is focused on creating measurable improvements—not simply helping businesses pass their next audit.

Speaking & Knowledge Sharing

I believe knowledge should be shared.

Through Arnika’s growing library of educational resources, I regularly publish practical guidance on:

HACCP
SFCR
GMP
Food Safety Training
Food Safety Certification
Internal Auditing
Food Manufacturing
Regulatory Compliance

My goal is to make food safety understandable, practical, and accessible for every Canadian food business.

Connect with Reza

If you’re looking for practical food safety advice, certification support, or regulatory guidance, I’d be happy to connect.

📧 Email: info@Arnika.ca

🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/r-eslami

🌐 Arnika: https://arnika.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

How many years of food safety experience does Reza Eslami have?

Reza Eslami has more than 25 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, HACCP, GMP, regulatory compliance, and food manufacturing.

What industries has Reza worked with?

He has supported food manufacturers, processors, distributors, importers, retailers, seafood processors, meat processors, bakeries, dairy companies, beverage manufacturers, and food service businesses.

Does Reza provide consulting across Canada?

Yes. Through Arnika, Reza supports businesses across Canada with both on-site and virtual consulting services.

What food safety standards does Reza specialize in?

His expertise includes HACCP, SFCR, Preventive Control Plans (PCP), SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, GMP, ISO 22000, GFSI programs, and regulatory compliance.