Overview of search filters
Document filters help you narrow down documents in our document library. They do not apply to webpages.
You can filter documents by:
This can make it easier to find the exact document(s) you’re looking for.
Each filter works by matching tags that are added to documents when they’re uploaded. These tags follow clear rules so results stay consistent and accurate.
Document filter options
The following filter options apply to documents only:
Category
Tells you what the document is about.
- Animal custody appeal
Appeals about animals seized under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act - BCFIRB governance
Documents about how BCFIRB itself operates - Farm practices complaint
Complaints about disturbances from farm operations - General oversight
Routine oversight activities that don’t fall under an appeal or named supervisory review - PARP
Documents related to the Public Accountability and Reporting Program - Supervisory review
Documents connected to a lengthy supervisory review process led by BCFIRB - Regulated marketing appeal
Appeals of decisions made by marketing boards or commissions
Type
Describes the format or purpose of the document.
- Decision
A formal ruling by BCFIRB - Correspondence from BCFIRB
Letters, emails or memos we send, such as to commodity boards or commissions - Submission to BCFIRB
Proposals, letters, feedback, or reports we receive - Report or plan
Used for studies, reports, strategic plans, and annual updates - Process guidance
How-to documents, guides, and forms - Policy or standard
Official rules or procedures - Reference
Other supporting documents (like charts or job descriptions)
Industry
Shows which regulated sector the document applies to, if any.
- Broiler hatching egg
- Chicken
- Cranberry
- Hog
- Milk
- Table egg
- Turkey
- Vegetable
- Tree Fruit
- Mushroom
Outcome
Only used for decisions. Show what happened from the point of view of the person who made the request.
- Approved
The appeal, complaint, or request succeeded - Partially approved
Some parts of the request were accepted, but not all - Denied / dismissed
The appeal, complaint, or request did not succeed - Withdrawn
The original requestor chose to end the process before a decision - Deferred
BCFIRB chose to delay making a final decision - Adjourned
The process was paused without a final decision
Tips for using filters in your search
Always click ‘Apply filters‘
After adding or removing filters, click Apply filters to update your search.
Filters stay active
Your filters will stay on, even if you change your keyword.
To see everything in a filtered category
Leave the search box empty and select one or more filters.
Example: To see all decisions, add the filter “Type: Decision” and leave the search box blank.
To search by date
Enter the date as a keyword like this: YYYY-MM-DD
Example: To find documents from January 25, 2025, enter the keyword: 2025-01-25
Choose what you want to search
Use the All | Page | Document filter to show:
- All results
- Only webpages
- Only documents
Using keywords
Keywords help you find information on webpages or in document titles, descriptions, or listed details. The search does not look inside PDFs and will only find exact matches, not synonyms or spelling mistakes.