Food Safety & Quality Systems
Systems that pass audits — and stay that way.
9+ years designing food safety programs that hold up in practice. From HACCP to BRCGS to FSMA — built to the standard, not around it.
9+
Years building food safety systems
0
Critical non-conformances across every review managed
4
Schemes: BRCGS, IFS, SQF, and HACCP
3
Countries: Canada, United States, Morocco
About us
Built on engineering.
Verified by results.
An industrial engineer by training, food safety consultant by profession. Every system I build is analytically rigorous and designed to last beyond the audit.
QMS Programs certified under BRCGS, IFS, SQF, and HACCP across facilities in Canada, the US, and Morocco.
Certified PCQI — qualified to design and oversee Preventive Control Programs under FDA/FSMA.
FSPCA FSVP Trained — trained in Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) to help U.S. importers meet FDA/FSMA supplier verification requirements.
Zero critical non-conformances across every regulatory review managed.
Based in Edmonton, AB. On-site locally — remote globally.
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Eve Bendahou
Founder & Consultant, Trunorm
Cofounder & CEO, Codrlabs
Testimonials
What clients say
Food businesses we've helped get audit-ready, compliant, and confident — in their own words.
★★★★★
I'll admit I'm biased — she's the CEO of Codrlabs — but I've never once had to look over our operations or documentation. Every government body and authority we've dealt with has been satisfied with where Codrlabs stands. It lets me focus entirely on the technology and building software that matters.
Eli Iguer
CTO & Founder
Codrlabs
★★★★★
Eve is very professional on food safety. She has high sense of responsibility and great at detailed work. And she always completes the work in time. It's a pleasure to work with her! Highly recommend her as a food safety consultant.
Lesley S.
HACCP Coordinator
Family Garden Foods
★★★★★
Working with Eve has been excellent for our food safety program. As our PCQI and FSVP consultant, she brings deep regulatory expertise and manages our annual supplier reviews with exceptional attention to detail. She's become our trusted food safety resource year-round, always available with clear, practical guidance. We trust her completely and recommend her without hesitation.
Alberto Cuellar
General Manager & Owner
Pangea Growers Group
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aihermes
United States
★★★★★
"Professional. Keep you informed of the progress. Above all she goes the extra mile to make the work perfect."
K
karyo97i
France
★★★★★
"It's been a real pleasure working with Hajar. Thanks for everything. We'll definitely work together again for sure!"
J
jfkollie
United Arab Emirates
★★★★★
"Good job! Lots of great options to chose from."
D
declerfayt
Belgium
★★★★★
"Le travail a été réalisé à la perfection en respectant à 100% les consignes et très rapidement. Communication très pro et rapide. Je recommande très vivement cette excellente freelance!"
V
viktorstudio
Sweden
★★★★★
"Great service provider and managed to understand what I needed which was quite complex."
R
redtag2019
Turkey
★★★★☆
"Overall good experience."
W
wforccars
United States
★★★★☆
"Very professional!"
J
jramos88
United States
★★★★★
"Fast and incredibly detailed."
C
csp1913
United States
★★★★★
"Excellent work ethic. Will work with again and again."
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★★★★★
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A
aihermes
United States
★★★★★
"Professional. Keep you informed of the progress. Above all she goes the extra mile to make the work perfect."
K
karyo97i
France
★★★★★
"It's been a real pleasure working with Hajar. Thanks for everything. We'll definitely work together again for sure!"
J
jfkollie
United Arab Emirates
★★★★★
"Good job! Lots of great options to chose from."
D
declerfayt
Belgium
★★★★★
"Le travail a été réalisé à la perfection en respectant à 100% les consignes et très rapidement. Communication très pro et rapide. Je recommande très vivement cette excellente freelance!"
V
viktorstudio
Sweden
★★★★★
"Great service provider and managed to understand what I needed which was quite complex."
R
redtag2019
Turkey
★★★★☆
"Overall good experience."
W
wforccars
United States
★★★★☆
"Very professional!"
J
jramos88
United States
★★★★★
"Fast and incredibly detailed."
C
csp1913
United States
★★★★★
"Excellent work ethic. Will work with again and again."
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Not sure where you stand?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll tell you exactly what you need to be audit-ready — no commitment, no jargon.
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Know it. Assess it. Build it. Maintain it.
Four disciplines — each one a distinct capability, together a complete food safety system.
Know
Compliance & Regulatory
Know what you need to meet
- Canadian & US regulatory compliance
- International standard compliance
- Import / Export compliance
Assess
Auditing
Assess where you currently stand
- Pre-audit preparation & audit support
- Mock inspections & gap assessments
- Supplier & third-party audits
Build
Program Development
Build what's missing
- HACCP plan development
- End-to-end program development
- Documentation & record-keeping systems
Maintain
Training
Equip your team to maintain it
- Training program development & delivery
- On-site & virtual facilitation
- Staff certification preparation
Packages
Starting points, not limits.
Select a package to see what's included. Every engagement can be customized — if you only need one service, we can work with that.
Foundation
Start your food safety journey
$2,500 CAD / starting at
For businesses building their food safety system from the ground up.
Compliance Ready
Meet CA & US requirements
$3,500 CAD / starting at
For businesses needing to meet Canadian and US regulatory standards.
Audit Ready
Prepare for certification
$4,500 CAD / starting at
For businesses preparing for a certification or customer audit.
End-to-End
Complete, ongoing support
Custom quote
For businesses wanting full program development and long-term partnership.
Foundation
Starting at $2,500 CAD
- HACCP plan development — full hazard analysis and critical control point documentation tailored to your specific operation and product lines.
- Basic GMP & food safety program setup — foundational Good Manufacturing Practice programs to meet the regulatory baseline for your sector.
- Documentation & record-keeping templates — ready-to-use, customized forms and logs that your team can implement immediately.
Ready to get started?
Book a free discovery call
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess where you are and confirm this is the right fit.
Compliance Ready
Starting at $3,500 CAD
- Canadian & US regulatory compliance — full mapping of CFIA, FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements to your specific operation and products.
- Import / Export compliance support — documentation, labelling, and process alignment for cross-border trade in both directions.
- Preventive Control Plan (PCP) development — mandatory for Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) licensing, built to CFIA specifications.
Need to meet a regulatory deadline?
Book a free discovery call
Tell us your timeline. We'll scope the work and confirm what's achievable before we start.
Audit Ready
Starting at $4,500 CAD
- Mock inspection & gap assessment — a structured walk-through against the relevant standard, conducted before the real audit, so there are no surprises.
- Pre-audit preparation & corrective action planning — every gap gets a documented remediation plan with assigned timelines before the auditor arrives.
- International standards support — BRCGS, SQF, IFS, and FSSC 22000 scheme-specific requirements, including clause-by-clause documentation review.
Audit on the calendar?
Book a free discovery call
Let us know the scheme and the date. We'll tell you how much time we need and what we can guarantee.
End-to-End
Custom quote — contact for details
- Everything in Foundation, Compliance Ready, and Audit Ready — the complete program, start to finish.
- End-to-end QMS design and implementation — every element of your Quality Management System, built to your operation's exact requirements.
- Training program development & delivery — custom curriculum, materials, and facilitation for your team, on-site or virtual.
- Ongoing support & follow-up — retainer arrangements, periodic program reviews, and continuous improvement as your operation evolves.
Want a complete partnership?
Get a free quote
Every end-to-end engagement is scoped individually. Contact us and we'll provide a detailed quote at no cost.
The packages above are starting points. Final pricing is always determined after an initial assessment — no hidden fees, no surprises. These are the factors that typically affect scope and cost:
Scope of work — number of programs, product lines, and processing steps involved.
Existing documentation — how much is already in place vs. needs to be created from scratch.
Certification scheme — BRCGS, SQF, IFS, and FSSC 22000 each carry different documentation requirements.
Timeline — expedited engagements may require additional resourcing to meet the deadline.
On-site vs. remote — travel and on-site facilitation carries a different cost basis than virtual delivery.
Number of facilities — multi-site operations require separate documentation and may need on-site visits at each location.
Industries served
Wherever food is, we are.
Every segment of the food supply chain operates under different regulatory pressures. We know them all.
Food manufacturing
Agriculture & produce
Bakeries & confectionery
Contract manufacturing
Restaurants & food service
Retail & grocery
Cold storage & logistics
Organic & natural food
Food distributors
Beverage production
Dairy & meat processing
Food importers / exporters
Get in touch
Let's talk about where you stand.
Browse the answers below, then use the form to start the conversation — or email us directly.
Frequently asked
The answers below cover most situations.
Food manufacturers, processors, importers, exporters, distributors, and foodservice operations of all sizes — from small startups to multi-site facilities.
Yes. We provide compliance support for CFIA, FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements, as well as international certification schemes including SQF, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000.
We're based in Edmonton, AB. On-site services are available in Edmonton and surrounding areas. For all other locations, we offer remote engagements with the same level of rigor and support.
Yes. We can assess your situation, help you respond to the findings, and build the corrective programs needed to get you back in good standing — with documentation that holds up to scrutiny.
It depends on your current state. After an initial assessment, we'll give you a realistic, honest timeline — typically 4 to 12 weeks for most operations. We won't give you a number we can't stand behind.
Yes. We develop and deliver customized training programs on-site or virtually, covering HACCP, GMPs, food handler requirements, PCQI, and more — built for your team's actual processes, not a generic curriculum.
Yes. CFIA licensing and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) compliance are part of our core services. We handle the Preventive Control Plan and all supporting documentation required for the application.
Both. The packages are designed for convenience and predictable pricing, but every engagement can be customized. If you only need one specific service — a mock audit, a gap assessment, a single training session — we can work with that.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss where your operation currently stands, what you need, and which approach makes the most sense — before any commitment is made.
Yes. We offer follow-up support, retainer arrangements, and periodic program reviews depending on what your operation needs. Food safety isn't a one-time project — and we're built to support the long run.
Reach out
Tell us about your operation and book a free discovery call.
Step 1 of 3 — Your operation
Step 2 of 3 — Your situation
Step 3 of 3 — Contact
Request received
We'll review your details and be in touch within one business day to confirm your free discovery call.
30 minutes. No commitment. We'll tell you exactly what you need and whether we're the right fit to get you there.
If you prefer, you can email us directly