Mainstream Canada's management systems certified to ISO standards

Mainstream Canada, Campbell River, B.C. is pleased to announce that in Dec 2009, three management systems were certified to ISO standards.

The certification process started in 2008 with a full internal and external audit of all the Mainstream operations. Any operational gaps were identified, systems were developed, the operational manuals “Best Management Practices” (BMPs) and “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOPs) were updated and the resulting “Environmental Management System” (EMS) certification was obtained in the fall of 2008.

ISO (International Standards Organization) is a 3rd party world renowned certification standard and these certifications make Mainstream Canada the first Aquaculture Company in Canada to have its Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2008-certified; its Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001:2004 certified; and its Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standards (OHSAS) OHSAS 18001:2007-certified for all its operations.

Mainstream Canada is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our activities during any stage of salmon production to ensure a sustainable aquaculture operation for our stakeholders - our customers, our suppliers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are proud to assure our customers that our products are grown and processed under the most stringent environmental, health and safety standards.

Mainstream Canada is the Second largest aquaculture company in BC. Our Head Office is located in Campbell River, BC. We operate 3 hatcheries, 24 Sea sites and two processing plants (1 contracted) in the Campbell River, Tofino and Broughton areas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Jensen, Mainstream Canada,
Email: laurie.jensen@mainstreamcanada.com