Canadian Total Diet Study Sample Collection

Project Title: Canadian Total Diet Study Sample Collection Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek information from potential suppliers regarding the collection of food samples for the Canadian Total Diet Study (TDS). Health Canada requires the services of a contractor to purchase food samples in the city of Calgary, Alberta, and package and ship them to Ottawa. The Canadian Total Diet Study (TDS) is a food surveillance program that monitors the concentrations of chemical contaminants in foods typically consumed by Canadians. In autumn 2026, Health Canada requires a contractor to purchase the TDS foods from grocery stores, fast food outlets, takeout restaurants, and specialty food establishments; package them for shipping, and ship them to Ottawa. Health Canada’s Total Diet Study provides estimates of dietary intake of priority chemicals for Canadians. Its results are published in peer-reviewed journals, on open government websites, and are used by evaluators and policy makers to provide guidance and recommendations on food safety practices. The 2026 Total Diet Study will collect foods from the city of Calgary, Alberta. …