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28 Sep 2023
Consultation
GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for GRMA Certification Program Version 1.2
PARIS, 28 September 2023 — Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance, Inc. (GRMA) Certification Program Version 1.2. is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking process to gain GFSI recognition. This certification programme is now at Step E — Stakeholder consultation of that process. Why a stakeholder consultation This important step of the GFSI Benchmarking Process ensures its transparency […]
News Update
26 Jul 2023
GFSI Conference
Relive the Moment: GFSI Conference 2023 Summary Released
Now more than ever, those responsible for food safety face unprecedented change. The executive summary of the 2023 GFSI Conference, just released, offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome the challenges. The 40-plus page recap covers all the sessions of the three-day conference, which looked at ways to tackle the turmoil facing […]
News Update
21 Jul 2023
Consultation
GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9
Update 11 August 2023: Please note that this consultation is now closed. BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking Process and is entering the stakeholder consultation phase today. The deadline for consultation responses is 11 August 2023. About BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 was launched on 1 […]
News Update
28 Jun 2023
Benchmarking
GFSI Initiates Systematic Review of Current Set of Benchmarking Requirements
PARIS, 28 June 2023 GFSI has initiated the systematic review of its current set of Benchmarking Requirements (BMR) with a view to publish a new version by end of year 2024. Upon initiation of the review, GFSI Benchmarking Requirements, Version 2020, Part I, state: “In the year prior to the publication of a new version […]
News Update
28 Apr 2023
Conferencia GFSI 2023. Resumen del día 3 – Inocuidad Alimentaria: Un Lenguaje Común, Un Objetivo Común Para Todos
ATLANTA, 27 de abril de 2023 — Ahora más que nunca, las personas que se ocupan de la inocuidad de los alimentos necesitan encontrar nuevas formas de alcanzar la misión de ‘alimentos inocuos para todos’, coincidieron los expertos en inocuidad de los alimentos y los responsables políticos de todo el mundo en el tercer y […]
Press Release
29 Mar 2023
Benchmarking
CHINA HACCP Achieves Technical Equivalence
Paris and Beijing, 29 March 2023 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Department of Certification, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) / Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA), are pleased to announce that CHINA HACCP – Implementation rules […]
Press Release
17 Jan 2023
Benchmarking
Freshcare Supply Chain Edition 2 Gains Recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020
Paris and Sydney, 17th January 2023 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Freshcare are pleased to announce that Freshcare Supply Chain Edition 2 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. The recognition encompasses the following GFSI scopes: BIII Pre-process Handling of […]
Press Release
24 Oct 2022
Benchmarking
USDA AMS Harmonised GAP Plus+, V3.0 Achieves Technical Equivalence
Paris and Washington, DC, 24 October 2022 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), are pleased to announce that USDA Harmonised GAP Plus+, Version 3.0 standard (published 8 February 2021) has successfully achieved Technical […]
Press Release
29 Sep 2022
Benchmarking
Canadian Grain Commission Achieves Technical Equivalence
Paris and Winnipeg, 29 September 2022 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Canadian Grain Commission are pleased to announce that Canadian Grain Commission Food Safety Identity Preserved Quality Management Standard (CGC FSIP-STAN 1.1.0, 23 September 2021) has achieved acknowledgement against GFSI Technical Equivalence […]
Press Release
15 Sep 2022
Benchmarking
BRCGS Global Standard Agents and Brokers Issue 3 Gains GFSI Recognition
Paris and London, 16 September 2022 – 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 Global Standard Agents and Brokers Issue 3 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. The recognition encompasses GFSI Scope FII – Food […]
Press Release
09 Sep 2022
Benchmarking
Equitable Food Initiative Gains GFSI Recognition
PARIS and Washington, DC, USA, 9 September 2022 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Equitable Food Initiative, are pleased to announce that Equitable Food Initiative Food Safety Standards, Guidance, & Interpretations Version 2.0 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI’s Benchmarking Requirements V2020. The […]
News Update
07 Jul 2022
Consultation
GFSI Opens Stakeholder Consultation for Equitable Food Initiative
Update 11 August 2022: Please note that this consultation is now closed. Equitable Food Initiative is a non-profit skill-building and certification organisation that brings growers, farm workers, retailers, and consumers together to create a safer, more equitable food system. This unique approach sets standards for labour practices, food safety and pest management while engaging workers […]
News Update
10 May 2022
Governance
GFSI SteerCo Meeting Summary: Stronger Relationships, Stronger Food Safety Systems
Trust is undisputedly a fundamental ingredient in the recipe for food safety progress, so it comes as no surprise that it held such a prominent place at the recent GFSI Conference. The topic of trust was the guest of honour, referenced throughout the conference week in nearly every plenary speech, every breakout session and every […]
News Update
03 May 2022
Benchmarking
Service Providers Are Now Eligible for GFSI-Recognised Certification
At the March Steering Committee meeting of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which took place in Barcelona in conjunction with the 2022 GFSI Conference, the decision was made to approve the publication of a new scope to the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements version 2020. This new scope covers the provision of services impacting food safety […]
News Update
08 Mar 2022
Consultation
GFSI Opens Stakeholder Consultation for Canadian Grain Commission
Update 5th April 2022: this consultation is now closed. GFSI is opening a new stakeholder consultation for the Canadian Grain Commission Food Safety Identity Preserved Quality Management Standard (CGC FSIP-STAN) 1.1.0 issued on 23 September 2021. The stakeholder consultation is one of the critical steps in the assessment process against the GFSI Technical Equivalence Requirements […]
News Update
22 Feb 2022
Benchmarking
GFSI Opens Stakeholder Consultation for USDA AMS
UPDATE: 23rd March 2022: Please note that this Consultation is now closed. GFSI is opening a new stakeholder consultation for the USDA AMS Harmonized GAP Plus+ version 3.0, issued on 8th February 2021. The stakeholder consultation is one of the critical steps in the assessment process against the GFSI Technical Equivalence Requirements Version 2020. The […]
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