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Clarification Notice: GFSI does not recognise the SMART version of the IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture News Update 31 Oct 2024 Certification Clarification Notice: GFSI does not recognise the SMART version of the IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture Following a recognition announcement made by GFSI on the 22nd of August 2024 of two GLOBALG.A.P IFA V6 standards, GFSI would like to clarify to all stakeholders that the Integrated Farm Assurance SMART – Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Seaweed – version 6.0 is not recognised by GFSI. The design of the SMART […]
GFSI Launches Consultation on Professional Development Framework For Food Safety Auditors News Update 18 Sep 2024 GFSI GFSI Launches Consultation on Professional Development Framework For Food Safety Auditors Update 21 October 2024: Please note that this consultation is now closed.   Join the RTTT Journey In 2020, GFSI launched its bold new vision for transformational change to the way in which GFSI operates and seeks to make an impact. The programme of reform of GFSI is called “The Race to the Top” (RTTT). […]
Behind the Scenes: Part 3 of Spotlight on Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) News Update 02 Sep 2024 Benchmarking Behind the Scenes: Part 3 of Spotlight on Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) Aligning with Strategic Goals GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) is focused on developing new benchmarking requirements (BMRs) that align with the latest industry standards and insights. This effort follows the GFSI Technical Subcommittee’s identification of key areas needing revision, including incorporating CODEX Codes of Hygiene, relevant updates to ISO 22003, and feedback from […]
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024 News Update 15 Jul 2024 GFSI New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024 Updated 18 September 2024: This consultation is now closed. Join the Discussion GFSI invites all stakeholders to participate in its continuous improvement journey. As the largest entity in its field, GFSI aims to remain pertinent and relevant to its members and the wider food industry community. The Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) serve as the foundation of […]
Behind the Scenes: Part 2 of Spotlight on Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) News Update 11 Jul 2024 Benchmarking Behind the Scenes: Part 2 of Spotlight on Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) Strategic Efforts and Objectives GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) is working to develop new benchmarking requirements (BMRs) that align with the latest industry standards and insights. This follows the GFSI Technical Subcommittee’s identification of key areas needing revision, including incorporating CODEX Codes of Hygiene, relevant updates to ISO 22003, and feedback from recent […]
Behind the Scenes: Spotlight on Newcomers to the New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) News Update 04 Jul 2024 Benchmarking Behind the Scenes: Spotlight on Newcomers to the New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) In October 2022, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Technical Subcommittee  initiated essential preparation work under the former Stakeholder Advisory Forum Working Group (SAFWG) to begin the process of developing a new version of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs).  This work has now evolved under the remit of the new GFSI Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working […]
GFSI Appoints New Manufacturer co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group News Update 26 Jun 2024 GFSI Appoints New Manufacturer co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group GFSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Hogan, Senior Innovation, Technology & Quality Manager of General Mills, as the new manufacturer co-Chair of the GFSI US-Canada local group, joining current retail co-Chair Katy Kadlec, Manager Food Safety & Quality of The Kroger Co. in this important role. Tammy Hogan brings nearly 25 years of experience at […]
Update: GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) News Update 24 Jun 2024 Benchmarking Update: GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) This announcement follows the one made by GFSI on 7th June 2024 that the GFSI Steering Committee has suspended recognition of certification programmes owned by the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) until evidence of re-alignment to GFSI Benchmarking requirements v2020 is provided by the Certification Programme Owner EFI to GFSI for further review and confirmation that […]
GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) News Update 10 Jun 2024 Benchmarking GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) In order to maintain trust and confidence in GFSI-recognised certification programmes and preserve the integrity of GFSI recognition, the GFSI Steering Committee has suspended recognition of certification programmes owned by the Equitable Food Initiative until evidence of re-alignment to GFSI Benchmarking requirements v 2020 is provided by the Certification Programme Owner EFI. This suspension took […]
GFSI Announces New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group News Update 17 May 2024 Benchmarking GFSI Announces New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has established a new Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group to develop and maintain GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMR). Co-chaired by Andrew Clarke from Loblaw and Leda Touliatou from Nestlé, this group will integrate updates from international standards including ISO 22003 and relevant Codex Codes of Practice such as Codex General […]
GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for FSSC 22000 v6 News Update 24 Apr 2024 Consultation GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for FSSC 22000 v6 Update 24 May 2024: Please note that this consultation is now closed. FSSC 22000 Version 6 is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking Process and is entering the stakeholder consultation phase today. The deadline for consultation responses is 24 May 2024. About FSSC 22000 Version 6  The FSSSC schemes are intended to support the consumer goods industry […]
GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for IFS Food Standard v8 News Update 23 Apr 2024 Consultation GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for IFS Food Standard v8 Update 23 May 2024: Please note that this consultation is now closed.   IFS Food Standard version 8 is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking Process and is entering the stakeholder consultation phase today. The deadline for consultation responses is 23 May 2024. About IFS Food Standard version 8 The IFS Food Standard covers the products and […]
Visión y Acción – La Conferencia GFSI Culmina Ideas Estratégicas e Impulso Hacia Adelante News Update 11 Apr 2024 GFSI Visión y Acción – La Conferencia GFSI Culmina Ideas Estratégicas e Impulso Hacia Adelante SINGAPUR, 11 DE ABRIL DE 2024: ¡Y eso es todo, amigos! Hoy marcó el último día de la Conferencia de la Iniciativa Global de Inocuidad Alimentaria (GFSI) 2024 del Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). Mientras la comunidad mundial de inocuidad alimentaria (desde líderes de la industria hasta expertos, formuladores de políticas y académicos) se reunió en […]
Diálogo y descubrimiento: la Conferencia GFSI Profundiza para dar Forma al Futuro de la Inocuidad Alimentaria News Update 11 Apr 2024 GFSI Diálogo y descubrimiento: la Conferencia GFSI Profundiza para dar Forma al Futuro de la Inocuidad Alimentaria SINGAPUR, 10 DE ABRIL 2024: Cuando comenzó el segundo día de la Conferencia GFSI, la energía del evento de networking de la noche anterior todavía estaba en el aire. A medida que el enfoque se agudizó, el programa atravesó la superficie para profundizar en el corazón de los temas de la Conferencia en discusión. Era una […]
Legado y Liderazgo La Comunidad de Inocuidad Alimentaria de GFSI se Une para Garantizar Alimentos Inocuos para Todos News Update 11 Apr 2024 GFSI Legado y Liderazgo La Comunidad de Inocuidad Alimentaria de GFSI se Une para Garantizar Alimentos Inocuos para Todos SINGAPUR, 9 DE ABRIL DE 2024: La muy esperada Conferencia GFSI 2024 se inauguró hoy en el Hotel Marina Bay Sands de Singapur, defendiendo su misión de “Alimentos Inocuos para Todos”.  Este año, en el contexto de un entorno global que cambia rápidamente, más de 500 líderes de la industria de la comunidad GFSI se […]
GFSI Conference DAY 3 – Vision and Action – GFSI Conference Culminates with Strategic Insights and Forward Momentum News Update 11 Apr 2024 GFSI GFSI Conference DAY 3 – Vision and Action – GFSI Conference Culminates with Strategic Insights and Forward Momentum SINGAPORE, 11TH APRIL 2024: And that’s a wrap, folks! Today marked the final day of The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 2024 Conference. As the global food safety community – from industry leaders to experts, policymakers to academics convened in Singapore, their presence shaped #GFSI24 as a proactive and forward-looking conference at […]
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