Fisheries committee  Yes, the person who conducts certification audits for the GFSI organization is from Quebec. The independent auditors who are sent to us are third parties, often hired by the company NSF International, which is another abbreviation I can't spell out for you. NSF provides independe

Fisheries committee  At Fumoir Grizzly, since the beginning of January, we have undergone four audits related to certification, including one for the SQF standard recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative, or GFSI. This standard is required by most of our clients on the retail market.

Fisheries committee  The GFSI organization brings together international standards such as BRC and SQF. Unfortunately, I don't know offhand what these abbreviations stand for, but I could provide you with the information later, if you wish. The three certification audits that we have undergone since

Fisheries committee  In fact, the information related to labelling can be transmitted at any step in the food chain. It can be posted on the menu board of a restaurant, for example, where the origin of the trout being served could be posted, or by means of a small sign posted on the front of the fish

Fisheries committee  I don't have a general answer to that question. However, I can tell you, for example, that the certification recently obtained by Fumoir Grizzly represents a total cost of $100,000 annually on our products, and added to that is an annual cost of $10,000 to $20,000 to cover the au

Fisheries committee  These certifications are aimed at different niches, but ultimately they are mostly about traceability and food safety. MSC certification is for wild salmon, and ASC certification is for farmed salmon. Ultimately, these standards are about ensuring sustainable fishing, food safety

Fisheries committee  Yes, they could be paired up. For example, some U.S. chains require Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch certification, which is only found in Norway. Others require ASC certification, and still others require BAP certification. Three-star or four-star certification is required.

Fisheries committee  In my opinion, a responsible organization must ensure that what it provides to the end consumer is what it claims to provide. As you suggested, the existing certifications could be grouped together, but I think they are sufficient to maintain satisfactory traceability standards.

Fisheries committee  It does require some expertise. In our factory, we have three people working full time on quality control. We consider such certifications to be necessary to enter the market. For example, we have just obtained ASC certification. We were already asking for it from our suppliers,

Fisheries committee  Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for having me here today. It is an honour for me to address you. I am Laura Boivin, president and co‑shareholder of Fumoir Grizzly for 12 years now. Fumoir Grizzly is a small business located in the province of Quebec. We currently have