To ensure every organization can respond as efficiently as possible to a recall notification, GS1 Canada’s Recall tool includes an annual Recall Ready status certification, helping ensure you have the skills and experience to use Recall quickly and effectively if a recall strikes. This includes the ability to stage a Mock Recall, helping to comply with Hazard Control and Analysis Control Point (HACCP) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) annual requirements.

How to Become Recall Ready

Register two or more Recall users: at least one recall initiator and at least one recall approver.

Complete Recall training and score 90% or more on our online assessment Learning Zone.

Conduct a Mock Recall: Annual mock recalls are required by Hazard Control and Analysis Control Point (HACCP) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Maintaining Recall Ready status is a requirement of many trading partners. Completing these steps will entitle you to a certificate you can share with your trading partners to confirm that you are Recall Ready.