The Canadian Verified Sheep Program (CVSP) remains a cornerstone of the CSF's commitment to food safety, animal care, and biosecurity. In 2024, the CVSP successfully completed a mandatory review of program changes to maintain its certification under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) Food Safety Recognition Program (FSRP). A recent comparison with the UK's Red Tractor program highlighted the CVSP's strengths, ranking it second overall while excelling in categories critical to Canadian producers. These included housing and shelter requirements tailored for extreme climates, stringent food safety protocols, comprehensive biosecurity measures, and superior traceability practices that ensure accountability from farm to table. The CVSP's global competitiveness affirms its position as a leader in sheep farming assurance, providing Canadian producers with a distinct edge in both domestic and international markets
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