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01 Mar 2016
Inquiries, Responses and Audits: The Chipotle Effect
The impact of recent food safety incidents surrounding Chipotle has had a cascade effect throughout the industry. In an age where news is reported instantly, those outside the food industry have a heightened awareness and concern over their favorite brands’ commitment to food safety. Conversely, every food industry’s safety and quality operations teams are more […]
Blog
01 Sep 2014
SGS – Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) updates and how Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits can help with compliance
For the last of the seven proposed core regulations, the comment periods have ended. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), have stated that they will be re-proposing parts of the Preventive Control rule, or producing supplementary proposals, for both the Human and Animal, Produce Safety and Foreign Supplier Verification programs. These amendments may be […]
News Update
05 Nov 2020
GFSI
Call for Evidence on the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Food Safety Auditing
GFSI is seeking evidence on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in food safety auditing to inform the work of the Working Group on the use of Information and Communication Technologies in auditing. The use of Information and Communication Technologies has been growing steadily in daily life, both at home and at work, […]
Publication
17 May 2021
Auditors
GFSI Position on the complementary role of 3rd party and 2nd party audits
News Update
24 Nov 2020
Certification
There Is Still Time to Share Your Remote Audit Experiences | Interview with ICT Expert Panel
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in all aspects of daily lives has unquestionably skyrocketed. With the difficulties of conducting face-to-face audits, GFSI has addressed the efficacy of ICT for food safety audits. In the spring, GFSI introduced new Benchmarking Requirements providing a framework for the use […]
News Update
03 Sep 2020
GFSI
Call for Participation | Information and Communication Technologies in Auditing
GFSI is seeking academic experts to join a Working Group on the use of Information and Communication Technologies in auditing. The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (1) has been growing steadily in daily lives, both at home and at work, and increasingly in auditing practices. ‘Remote’ audit practices are already common in some […]
Blog
14 Apr 2021
People and Technology Are the Heart and Future of Auditing
/SPONSORED CONTENT/ After the conference, it’s time to reflect on the common trends of moving forward after a year of disruption and how technology and auditors will continue to move GFSI forward, especially in terms of trust and confidence in auditing. My colleagues and I had a great experience at this year’s GFSI Conference, held […]
Blog
04 Feb 2020
GFSI
4 GFSI Myths, Busted: The Truth About Auditors, CPOs and Regulations
There is always more to learn about GFSI! In the months since stepping into the role of Director last October, I’ve been focused on truly understanding the all facets of the critical and unique role GFSI plays in the global food safety ecosystem. As part of this process, I’ve encountered a few misconceptions […]
News Update
08 Apr 2020
GFSI
Update on Temporary Audit Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic
Editor’s note: The Global Food Safety Initiative is monitoring the evolving Covid-19 situation on a daily basis and is committed to publishing timely updates and announcements in this space. Please check back here regularly and ensure you are subscribed to receive GFSI News. Food operations everywhere are feeling the effects caused by COVID-19. Around […]
Blog
19 Mar 2021
Sponsored Content
Food safety in times of crisis: Has the pandemic changed our supply chain management approach?
/SPONSORED CONTENT/ Consumers rely on us for food to be provided safely under any circumstances. When forced to tackle something as invasive and prolonged as the pandemic, how is the industry tackling the challenge and are lessons learned impacting supply chain strategies? Food fraud, cross-contamination and defense risks, as well as increased food declaration and […]
News Update
13 Aug 2020
GFSI
One Standard for the Food Industry? | Ask GFSI
GFSI has recently received some questions around the opportunity to converge towards a unique standard for food safety. In today’s post, we respond to these questions and explain the GFSI position on this topic. For those who know GFSI well, you know that we provide a framework for harmonising food safety Certification Programmes, while leaving […]
Blog
11 Mar 2021
Sponsored Content
Embracing Technology to Drive Food Safety Forward
/SPONSORED CONTENT/ 2020 has brought many unexpected challenges – for the food and beverage industry and for us as individuals – that no one could have predicted. But we rallied, we stepped up and we re-envisioned. Despite all the change, people and organizations found their centers. We met disruptions with disruptive solutions. NSF’s focus remained […]
Blog
23 Mar 2022
Sponsored Content
Key Considerations for Food Supply Chain Sustainability Assurance Programs
This year’s GFSI theme, Delivering Impact for Safe Sustainable Food, sparked an interesting question for me: How can any company, regardless of circumstances, magnify its ability to provide safe and sustainable food? One solution that contributes to this goal is a supply chain sustainability assurance program (SCSAP). Two primary components must come together to ensure […]
Blog
01 Jul 2016
GFSI – A Tide That Raises All Ships
The North American meat and poultry industry is complex and highly variable. Companies engaged in this industry understand that consumers increasingly desire meat protein products. As we improve our efficiencies to meet rising demand, we are also improving food safety performance. One of the successful tools being used by Tyson Foods and others to ensure […]
News Update
16 Oct 2020
Certification
GFSI Extends Measures for Food Businesses Facing Ongoing Certification Disruption
Today GFSI is issuing an updated position on mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on GFSI-recognised audits and certification. This new position is designed to provide clarity on the options available to certified organisations and those seeking certification for the first time, when full onsite audits may not be possible. The full position can […]
News Update
28 Apr 2020
Consultation
Stakeholder Consultation – New GFSI Benchmarking Requirements on Information and Communications Technologies
Delivering on our commitment first published on 16th March through the GFSI COVID-19 position, GFSI and our Stakeholder Advisory Forum are pleased to share with you a set of proposed amendments to the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements addressing the use of Information and Communication Technologies throughout the GFSI-recognised food safety auditing process. As part of […]
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