Frequently asked questions

SFC stands for “Safe Food for Canadians”. It is the federal licence issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In French, it is called the “licence SAC”.

After you book, our team replies within 48 hours, or the same day with the accelerated option. Your Preventive Control Plan (PCP) is then ready in up to 4 weeks on the standard track, or in 1 week on the fast track (higher price), starting once we have all your documents. For the licence, the CFIA's target is 70 business days. Start early.

To get started: $50 (reply within 48 hours) or $110 accelerated (same day), paid online when you book. After that, the price depends on data collection, complexity and urgency: you get a written quote, paid in three instalments (40%, 40% and 20%). Licence fees are paid directly to the CFIA.

No. The CFIA does not approve Preventive Control Plans. Its inspectors verify that they are written, implemented and effective.

No. It depends on your activities, notably import, export and interprovincial trade. See our explainer page and the CFIA’s tools.

There is an exception for some businesses with gross annual food sales of $100,000 or less, but it excludes meat, fish, dairy and eggs, among others.

No. Salubra is an independent private business with no connection to the Government of Canada or the CFIA.

No. Online results are indicative only and are not legal advice.

Every generated PCP is a draft reviewed and signed off by a Salubra professional before delivery.

The business submits its application through its own My CFIA account. We prepare the file and guide you at every step.