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News Update 31 Oct 2024 Recognition Clarification Notice: GFSI does not recognise the SMART version of the IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture
News Update 18 Sep 2024 Consultations GFSI Launches Consultation on Professional Development Framework For Food Safety Auditors
Press Release 16 Sep 2024 Benchmarking IFS Food Standard v8 Achieves GFSI Recognition

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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 […]
FSSC 22000 v6 Gains GFSI Recognition Press Release 29 Aug 2024 Benchmarking FSSC 22000 v6 Gains GFSI Recognition Paris and Gorinshim, 29 August 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and FSSC are pleased to announce that FSSC 22000 version 6  has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. Please Note: The GFSI Steering Committee voted to grant recognition of the […]
GFSI Announces its Recognition of BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Press Release 28 Aug 2024 Benchmarking GFSI Announces its Recognition of BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Paris and London, 28 August 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and BRCGS are pleased to announce that BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. Please Note: The GFSI Steering Committee voted to grant recognition of the […]
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Programmes IFA v6 – GFS for Fruit and Vegetables and IFA v6 – Smart/GFS for Aquaculture Gain GFSI Recognition Press Release 22 Aug 2024 Benchmarking GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Programmes IFA v6 – GFS for Fruit and Vegetables and IFA v6 – Smart/GFS for Aquaculture Gain GFSI Recognition Paris and Cologne, 22 August 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmBH are pleased to announce that the Integrated Farm Assurance SMART/GFS – Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Seaweed – version 6.0 and Integrated Farm […]
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Calls for Applications to Join the GFSI Steering Committee Press Release 23 Jul 2024 GFSI The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Calls for Applications to Join the GFSI Steering Committee PARIS, 23 July 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open to all those eligible to join the GFSI Steering Committee for Retail Applicants Only which may include food service companies and/or Quick Service Restaurant operators. This round of applications and elections comes as part of […]
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 Conference RoundUp – Japanese Version Publication 24 Jun 2024 GFSI Conference GFSI Conference RoundUp – Japanese Version Offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome challenges they face.
GFSI World Food Safety Day 2024 Podcast Podcast 11 Jun 2024 Food Safety Culture GFSI World Food Safety Day 2024 Podcast Join us as GFSI Senior Manager Anne Gerardi moderates an insightful discussion joined by esteemed guests Cindy Jenks, Kelly Stevens, and GFSI Senior Technical Manager Lalaina Randriamanantsoa to explore the theme of this year’s WFSD event – handling food safety events. Our panelists share expert knowledge and experiences vital in the pursuit of safe food […]
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 Annual Report 2023 Publication 03 Jun 2024 Governance GFSI Annual Report 2023
GFSI Conference 2024 Roundup Publication 31 May 2024 GFSI Conference GFSI Conference 2024 Roundup Offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome challenges they face.
Maintaining Food Safety with Sound IPM Strategies Amid Rapid Distribution Expansion Blog 27 May 2024 Sponsored Content Maintaining Food Safety with Sound IPM Strategies Amid Rapid Distribution Expansion It doesn’t take much travel by car to see the rapid expansion of distribution infrastructure along roadways around populated areas. With record-breaking growth in distribution and logistics, food safety takes on a whole new meaning as supply chains are stretched, reconfigured, and disrupted. A network of distribution centers, cross-docks, warehouses, and fulfillment centers extend the […]
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