News Update15 Feb 2023
GFSI Appeal Committee Votes to Maintain Suspension of International Featured Standards (IFS) Following Appeal This announcement follows the one made by GFSI on 22 December that International Featured Standards (IFS) appealed its suspension for three months. The GFSI Appeal Committee met on 13 February to consider the appeal from IFS in line with due process. The Appeal Committee voted unanimously to maintain the suspension. The decision of the Appeal […]
News Update22 Dec 2022
International Featured Standards (IFS) Appeals Sanction Decision by GFSI This announcement follows one made by GFSI on 8th December 2022 that the GFSI Steering Committee had sanctioned IFS for a period of 3 months. As indicated in our announcement on 8th December, as part of the GFSI Governance Rules, IFS has a right to appeal this decision. GFSI reports on 22nd December 2022 that we are […]
News Update27 Feb 2023
GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of International Featured Standards (IFS) On 8th December 2022, GFSI announced the suspension of International Featured Standards (IFS) a GFSI recognised CPO for a period of 3 months following identified breaches of GFSI benchmarking requirements, GFSI Governance Rules and the GFSI and CPO Benchmarking agreement. The GFSI Steering Committee decided those breaches, touching on the implementation of a GFSI recognised […]
News Update08 Dec 2022
GFSI Steering Committee Sanctions International Featured Standards (IFS) GFSI Steering Committee Sanctions International Featured Standards (IFS) effective 8th December 2022 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 IFS for a three-month period beginning on 8th December 2022. As part of the GFSI Governance Rules, IFS has […]
Blog22 Jan 2018
Blockchain for Food Safety: From Pilots to Reality Blockchain is a hot topic today, and the food industry is no exception. But this technology and its implications are not always easy to understand. What exactly is blockchain, and how can it be used to improve food safety worldwide? We explore the current applications and future possibilities of this emerging technology, and consider […]
Blog13 Nov 2017
Why Collaboration is Critical to Food Safety for Retailers The food retail industry is experiencing extensive, exponential change. And all signs point to more changes to come. Consumers are demanding fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They want artisanal products and exotic flavours. They want fresh food and food prepared on the premises. This consumer demand for diverse products and ingredients creates unique challenges for […]
Blog22 Jan 2020GFSI Conference
Developing the Next Generation of Food Safety Leaders The food manufacturing industry is struggling to fill food safety and quality positions. Building your company’s food safety culture is key to attracting, developing and retaining quality talent. AIB International provides the expertise, training and technology to develop the next generation of food safety leaders. Many companies in the food industry are hungry […]
Blog29 Jan 2020GFSI Conference
Alternative Foods — A Safe, Sustainable & Nutritious Future? Plant-based materials — soy, wheat, peas, etc. — and plant-based alternatives to animal products — ‘milks’ and meat — have a long history in many cultures. In recent years, their popularity has expanded as consumers begin to adopt them through personal choice — for example, vegetarians and vegans. Advances in science and technology mean these […]
News Update30 Jan 2020GFSI Conference
Make the Most of Your Mornings with Special Sessions at the GFSI Conference! To get the most out of your week in Seattle, be sure to add some Special Sessions to your conference agenda! Attendees who make time for these sessions, which are held at convenient morning intervals, will be the among the first to learn about the most cutting-edge innovations impacting food safety today. This year’s […]
Press Release16 Aug 2021Governance
GFSI Welcomes Four New Members into Coalition of Action Develey, Kerry, Spinneys and Sysco Showcase Commitment to Delivering Safe Food to People Everywhere PARIS, 16th August 2021 – Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI; the Coalition), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, is pleased to announce that four more companies have joined its ranks. The four companies – Develey, Kerry, Spinneys […]
News Update08 Mar 2023
International Featured Standards (IFS) reinstated as a GFSI recognised CPO On 8th December 2022, GFSI announced the suspension of International Featured Standards (IFS) a GFSI recognised CPO for a period of 3 months following identified breaches of GFSI benchmarking requirements, GFSI Governance Rules and the GFSI and CPO Benchmarking agreement. On 12th December 2022, GFSI clearly set out to IFS the grounds for the suspension […]
Standard: Global Standard for Food Safety issue 8 only with audit programme announced, unannounced, blended announced Scopes: BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products C0 – Animal Primary Conversion
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-Cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
Standard: Global Standard for Packaging Materials issue 6 only with audit programme announced, unannounced, blended announced Scope:
I – Production of Food Packaging
Standard: Global Standard for Agents & Brokers issue 2 Scope:
FII – Food Broker / Agent
Standard: Global Standard for Storage and Distribution issue 4 only with audit programme announced, unannounced (option 1 and 2), blended announced Scope:
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
Standard: Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard – Edition 4.2 Scopes: BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses) BIII Pre Processing Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Freshcare Supply Chain Edition 2 Scopes: BIII Pre-process Handling of plant products
FI Retail / Wholesale
FII Food Broker / Agent
G Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
Standard: FSSC 22000 version 5.1 Scopes: BIII – Pre-process Handling of plant products CO – Animal Primary Conversion CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products) CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
D – Production of Feed
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
I – Production of Food Packaging K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
Standard: Harmonised Produce Safety Standard v 1.2 Scope: BI – Farming of Plants (Other Than Grains and Pulses)
Standard: GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) v 1.2
Scope: BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Integrated Farm Assurance Fruit and Vegetables Standard version 5.4.1-GFS Scopes:
BI – Farming of Plants (Other Than Grains and Pulses)
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Integrated Farm Assurance Aquaculture Standard version 5.4.1-GFS Scope:
AII – Farming of Fish and Seafood
Standard: IFS Food v 7 Scopes:
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
CO – Animal Primary Conversion
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products) K- Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-Cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
Standard: JFS-C Standard Version 3.0 Scopes:
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products) CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
Standards: ASIAGAP (Asia Good Agricultural Practice)/
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Fruits and Vegetables 2.3;
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Tea Ver.2.3
Scope: BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses)
Standards: ASIAGAP (Asia Good Agricultural Practice)/
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Grains Ver.2.3;
Scope: BII – Farming of Grains and Pulses
Standards: ASIAGAP (Asia Good Agricultural Practice)/
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Fruits and Vegetables 2.3;
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Grains Ver.2.3;
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Tea Ver.2.3
Scope: BIII – Pre-process handling of plant products
Standard: PrimusGFS version 3.2 Scopes: BI – Farming of Plants
BII – Farming of Grains and Pulses
BIII – Pre-Process Handling of Plant Product
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
Standard: SQF food safety codes edition 9 (level 2) Scopes: AI – Farming of Animals for Meat/ Milk / Eggs / Honey
BI – Farming of Plants (Other Than Grains and Pulses)
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
CO – Animal Primary Conversion
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of perishable plant productsI Production of Food Packaging
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
D – Production of Feed
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-Cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
GLOBALG.A.P.
Standard: Integrated Farm Assurance Aquaculture Standard version 5.3-GFS Scope:
AII – Farming of Fish
Standard: PrimusGFS Standard Version 3 Scopes:
EIII – Processing of Animal and Plant Perishable Products (Mixed Products)
EIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Products