Industry Information sessions on the Implementation of the CFIA Importer Risk Assessment (IRA-Food) model
Risk-informed decision making is at the core of the Agency’s daily work. To support this, the Importer Risk Assessment (IRA-Food) model has been developed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to help prioritize inspection activities of food importers licensed under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
What is the IRA-Food model?
The IRA-Food model is a quantitative, science-based risk assessment tool designed to evaluate the food safety risk associated with food importers licenced under the SFCR. The objective of this model is to help the agency better prioritize its inspection resources and inform the level of oversight for this sector. This model follows the same scientific principles as those used by the Establishment-based Risk Assessment (ERA) model.
When will the IRA-Food model be implemented?
As of April 2024, the IRA-Food model will be implemented for inspecting importers of all food commodities, providing risk results and risk profiles on an annual basis.
Upcoming information sessions
The CFIA would like to invite you to participate in an information session to learn more about:
- the IRA-Food model structure and scope
- risk categories and what they mean in terms of inspection oversight
- the role of regulated parties in data collection and quality
- resources for industry
Information sessions will be delivered through MS Teams in both English and French.
French Session:
- March 19, 2024 – 1:30 PM –3:00 PM EST
Join on MS Teams
Call-in details: +1 613.800.7011
Conference ID: 115 394 251 2
English Session:
- March 20, 2024 – 2:00PM –3:30 PM EST
Join on MS Teams
Call-in details: +1 613.800.7011
Conference ID: 113 101 512 3
Presentation slides and recordings will be shared after the sessions, upon request.
Additional information regarding the IRA-Food model is available on the CFIA website. Comments and question can be sent to cfia.eramodel-modeleere.acia@inspection.gc.ca