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Japan Gap Foundation Withdraws from GFSI Recognition News Update 18 Jun 2025 Certification Japan Gap Foundation Withdraws from GFSI Recognition Japan GAP Foundation has decided to discontinue the ASIAGAP Scheme and to withdraw from the GFSI recognition process. Timeline ASIAGAP’s recognition by GFSI will therefore cease as of 27 June 2025. Impact on Currently Certified Sites: Any site holding a certificate issued following an audit undertaken against the following standards recognised before the withdrawal on […]
Science in Action Within GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group Blog 07 Jun 2025 Science in Action Within GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, dive into the essential decision-making process behind GFSI’s Benchmarking Requirements. Here, the Co-Chairs of the GFSI Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group, Leda Touliatou, Head of Quality and Food Safety at Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe and Andrew Clarke, Senior Director Quality Assurance at Loblaw Companies Limited, discuss […]
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Withdraws from GFSI Recognition News Update 22 May 2025 Certification Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Withdraws from GFSI Recognition The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has decided to withdraw from the GFSI Recognition process. This decision was made by the EFI Board after careful consideration. Timeline The GFSI Technical Subcommittee took the decision on 7 June 2024 to suspend GFSI recognition of EFI’s food safety programme for non-alignment with GFSI requirements. Following this suspension, the […]
Call for Participation: Join GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group News Update 23 Jan 2025 Certification Call for Participation: Join GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recently released its revised Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, a testament to our commitment to improving food safety programmes globally and protecting consumer health. The new BMRs v2024 were made possible by the members of the Benchmarking Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG), who worked diligently to deliver the group’s mandate. […]
Global Collaboration, Enhanced Food Safety: The Benchmarking Requirements 2024 Unveiled News Update 20 Dec 2024 Certification Global Collaboration, Enhanced Food Safety: The Benchmarking Requirements 2024 Unveiled The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is excited to announce the much anticipated release of its revised Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024. This significant milestone represents a commitment to enhancing food safety programmes worldwide and safeguarding consumer health. Aligned with Codex Alimentarius and ISO 22003, these science-based requirements enable a common understanding and mutual trust in […]
GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 GFSI’s work in benchmarking and harmonisation fosters mutual acceptance of GFSI-recognised Certification Programmes across the industry and enables a simplified “once certified, recognised everywhere” approach.
GFSI Benchmarking Requirements: Key Changes Version 2020.1 to Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Requirements: Key Changes Version 2020.1 to Version 2024 This document provides an overview of key updates to Parts I, II, III, and the Glossary of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMR) v 2024. These updates are categorised under two main headings: New Elements and Strengthened Elements.
GFSI Benchmarking Process Handbook Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Process Handbook Version 2024 This Process Handbook provides detailed guidance and clarity on the Benchmarking Process outlining key steps, best practices, and examples where necessary to support with the implementation process for Certification Programmes Owners.
GFSI Benchmarking Implementation Handbook Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Implementation Handbook Version 2024 This Implementation Handbook provides detailed guidance and clarity on the Benchmarking Process outlining key steps, best practices, and examples where necessary to support with the implementation process for Certification Programmes Owners.
We Asked, You Answered: Consultation Response for the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024 News Update 04 Dec 2024 GFSI We Asked, You Answered: Consultation Response for the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024 The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has today published its response to the feedback received from the recent stakeholder consultation run on the proposed new GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024). GFSI is delighted by the exceptional insight and feedback received from a truly diverse range of stakeholders: 2,672 responses from across the GFSI […]
Benchmarking Requirement v2024: Response to Stakeholder Consultation Publication 04 Dec 2024 Certification Benchmarking Requirement v2024: Response to Stakeholder Consultation Stakeholder feedback and insights on the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) v2024, driving continuous improvement in food safety systems management and ensuring that the BMRs remain relevant, robust, and aligned with industry needs.
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 […]
IFS Food Standard v8 Achieves GFSI Recognition Press Release 16 Sep 2024 Benchmarking IFS Food Standard v8 Achieves GFSI Recognition Paris and Berlin, 16 September 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and IFS are pleased to announce that IFS Food Standard version 8 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. Please Note: The GFSI Steering Committee voted to grant recognition of […]
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 […]
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