Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System (CIPRS)

How do I get certified?

• CGC IP-STAN 1.0.0 - Canadian Grain Commission quality management system standard for identity preserved Programs
• CGC Guide 1.0.0 - Guidance document for the Canadian Grain Commission quality management system standard for identity preserved programs
• CGC IP-QSP 1.1.0 - Certification of an identity preserved program under the Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System
• Application for certification form, Adobe PDF
• Application for certification form, Microsoft Word document
• Fee Schedule (for certification)
• Sample Company Manual and Forms

You're thinking about seeking certification under the Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System (CIPRS), but first you want to know a little bit more about how it works.

The Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System certifies companies selling products through Identity Preserved programs that have effective quality management systems for the production, handling, and transportation of specialty grains, oilseeds or pulses. These systems provide full documentation and traceability from seed to export vessel or domestic end-user.

CIPRS is based on quality management systems which document and itemize processes to control production from farmer right through to labelling and shipping. It is an integrated approach to ensuring a company has the systems to get the right product to the right place. CIPRS ensures a company's quality management system meets the Standard created by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The Standard is designed to be compatible with quality management systems such as ISO.

Program Components

The following components are the building blocks of the system:

• The Canadian Grain Commission's CIPRS Standard sets out what the quality management system (QMS) program must do, focusing on the need to identify and meet customer requirements.
• Third party audits are conducted on Identity Preserved programs by CGC-accredited auditors to ensure that the Standard is being met.
• The Certificate of Recognition is the buyer's assurance that the Identity Preserved process is operating as it should, and that it meets the CIPRS Standard.

Start Your Identity Preserved Opportunity Now!

To become recognized under the Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System you must undertake the following steps:

• Develop an Identity Preserved quality management system in line with the CIPRS Standard.
• Get audited by an independent Canadian Grain Commission-accredited auditor who will submit an audit report to the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).
• Await the CGC review of the audit report and decision on certification.
• If the review is successful, your company's program will be certified.

Once you are certified, use the Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System mark to show your customers you have met the Standard.

Tools

There are many resources available to you to help you on your way, including an informational brochure and copies of the Standard. As well, useful tools to successfully implement the program include templates of suggested key forms and documentation, plus a guidance document to help implement the Standard.

For more information contact:

Jo-Anne Sutherland, Certification and Accreditation Advisor,
Canadian IP Recognition System
Canadian Grain Commission
303-303 Main Street
Winnipeg MB  R3C 3G8
Telephone: (204) 984-6979
Facsimile: (204) 983-5382
Email: jsutherland@grainscanada.gc.ca