CFIA Compliance Made Simple
Developed from real-world experience with my parents' freeze-dried business, TraceIT helps Canadian food businesses meet CFIA traceability requirements without the complexity or high costs.
After three years and multiple iterations refining this system for my parents' small business, I'm now offering this solution to help other Canadian food businesses with their traceability needs.
Key Features
Simple, effective tools designed specifically for Canadian food businesses
Simple Record Keeping
Easily maintain detailed records of suppliers, customers, and products with intuitive forms and templates tailored for CFIA requirements.
CFIA Compliance Guide
Step-by-step guidance on meeting regulatory requirements with clear instructions and compliance checklists specific to your food business type.
Product Labeling
Create compliant product labels with lot codes and all required traceability information, easily printable from your device.
Recall Readiness
One-click tracking of affected products and customers in case of a recall, with automated communication templates and step-by-step recall procedures.
Inventory Tracking
Track inventory with built-in lot code management, making it easy to follow ingredients from receiving to finished product and customer.
CFIA Audit Preparation
Be audit-ready with comprehensive reports and documentation that meet all CFIA traceability requirements, easily exported and presented when needed.
Understanding CFIA Traceability Requirements
Canadian food businesses must comply with specific traceability regulations
What is Required
- Track and document where your food came from (one step back)
- Track and document where your food was sent (one step forward)
- Maintain records of lot codes and product identification
- Keep records for at least 2 years (depending on product shelf life)
- Have a product recall plan in place
Who Must Comply
- Food manufacturers and processors
- Food importers and exporters
- Food packagers and labelers
- Food warehouses and distributors
- Retailers selling food products
Why Compliance Matters
- Avoid fines and penalties from regulatory non-compliance
- Protect your business reputation and customer trust
- Quickly identify and remove unsafe food from the market
- Reduce liability and potential legal issues
How TraceIT Helps
I created TraceIT to solve real challenges my parents faced in their freeze-dried food business. Over three years and multiple iterations, I've refined the system to help small Canadian food businesses like theirs easily meet CFIA traceability requirements without complexity or high costs.
See how the same solution that simplified my parents' compliance can work for your business too. I've also collected official CFIA resources to help you understand the requirements.
Request a DemoMy Story
How my parents' freeze-dried food business inspired TraceIT
The Beginning
Three years ago, my parents started a small freeze-dried food business. As they grew, they found themselves spending more and more time managing the CFIA traceability requirements instead of running their business. The administrative work was taking up nearly 40% of their weekly hours.
The Problem
My parents tracked everything using Excel spreadsheets and paper logs. Each production batch required manually copying ingredient lot numbers, updating multiple files, and cross-referencing previous records. When CFIA requested a mock recall, it took them almost two full days to compile all the necessary information. When they looked for software solutions, they received quotes ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for implementation plus $200-500 monthly fees. These prices were completely disconnected from what a small food business could afford. Most small producers either can't justify this expense or end up paying for complex systems with features they'll never use. This huge gap between what regulators require and what small businesses can practically implement is exactly what TraceIT addresses.
The Solution
I built the first version of TraceIT over a weekend to help track their ingredient lots and production batches. It was basic but immediately cut their paperwork time in half. Over three years, we've improved it based on their daily use - adding barcode scanning, one-click recall reports, and supplier management. What used to take days now takes minutes.
The Mission
Now that TraceIT has been tested in a real business for three years, I'm making it available to other Canadian food producers who face the same challenges. I'm not a large company with investors or sales teams - just someone who solved a problem and wants to share that solution with others who might find it useful.
Ready to simplify your CFIA compliance?
After three years of real-world testing in my parents' freeze-dried food business, TraceIT is helping Canadian food businesses meet their traceability requirements without complex systems or high costs.
Have questions? I'd be happy to discuss how TraceIT can work for your specific food business. No $5,000 implementation fees or expensive monthly subscriptions - just practical traceability tools.