The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution

A non-profit, membership based organization serving the produce trade. DRC provides harmonized standards, procedures and services to our members to help them avoid commercial disputes.
CFIA regulatory requirements

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations include a regulatory requirement for a DRC membership for Canadians
Keeping Trade on Track

Education | Mediation | Arbitration | Networking
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Unlike the CFIA or PACA, DRC has the jurisdiction and ability to resolve transportation disputes. To learn more, contact the DRC Help Desk.

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DRC Membership – Trade with Confidence!

When differences of opinion occur, we provide the fruit and vegetable value chain with specialised consultation, mediation and arbitration services to resolve the issue in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Ensures regulatory compliance for Canadians subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
Dispute prevention education
Fast, fair and enforceable solutions to disputes
Improved business networking
Integral risk management component of any sound business plan

Members worldwide subscribe to a common set of trading standards and members responsibilities that promote the fair and ethical trade of produce entering the North American marketplace.

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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations:
Special Requirements for Canadians

The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations include a regulatory requirement for membership in the DRC. Since coming into force of the new regulations on January 15, 2019, Canadian buyers and sellers of fresh fruits and vegetables are now required to be members of the DRC, unless exempt.

Learn how the changes may impact you

Special requirements for Canadians subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

Latest News

DRC Reveals New Logo

March 18, 2020

During his speaking notes at CHC Banquet Reception on March 11, 2020 Fred Webber, president of the Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), revealed new company logo. “It is extremely fitting we kick this off with you, as CHC was instrumental in bringing the DRC into being, …

New DRC Branding

March 18, 2020

As part of our continuing 20 in 2020 celebrations, DRC recently unveiled its new logo at the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) AGM in Ottawa, Canada. Also, in our latest press release and President’s Message, we told you about our recent …