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
Did you know?

Unlike the CFIA or PACA, DRC has the jurisdiction and ability to resolve transportation disputes. To learn more, contact the DRC Help Desk.
Did you know?

Canadian DRC members are exempt from the current CFIA Licensing and Arbitration Regulations.

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DRC Membership – More than good business!

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

New Safe Food for Canadian Regulations came into force

July 9, 2019

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s new Safe Food for Canadian Regulations came into force on January 15, 2019. Since then, we have been busy vetting new member applications and fielding numerous inquiries on a range of related items, including: Do I require a DRC membership …

INCOTERMS 2020

November 21, 2019

For those who export and import commodities to and from a number of countries or even interstate or interprovincial boundaries, INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) are used on a daily basis and, at a minimum, it is important to have a basic knowledge of the terms …