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Understanding Regulations for Design of Food Manufacturing Facilities in Canada

• Standardized products (identified products that present a potential health risk) for market in Alberta are subject to provincial legislation.
• Standardized products for market outside of the province in which they are processed are subject to federal legislation.

• Design of all food manufacturing facilities must comply with the Food and Drugs Act (as it relates to food). 

Sustainable Processing:  LEED® Delivers Environmental and Financial Benefits

• Sustainable processing practices can deliver improved efficiencies, reduced costs and enhanced brand image.
• LEED is the acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; a points-based system used to design, construct, operate and certify green buildings.

• Sustainability initiatives including LEED buildings encompass environmental, economic and social components.

 Sustainable processing specific to food processing.

Understanding the Importance of Project Programming

• Programming is the front end of the planning/design process.
• Programming is the first step to "getting it right the first time".

• Proper project programming will deliver both capital and long-term operational cost savings.

Specifying Process Equipment for Food Facilities

• A well prepared equipment specification facilitates a common understanding of equipment design requirements between the purchaser and the supplier.
• Food safe design is critical, including materials of construction and ability to properly clean and sanitize.
• Proper equipment specification provides both direct and indirect cost savings.

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