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News Update
17 Sep 2019
Benchmarking
The Connected Future of Certification: GlobalG.A.P. CEO Kristian Moeller Predicts the Future of CPOs
With over 200,000 certified farms under its umbrella, GlobalG.A.P. is one of the world’s most widely implemented implemented certification programmes for agricultural facilities. The CPO began in the late 1990s as EurepGAP, but changed its name in 2007 in keeping with its expanding presence on the global stage. GFSI recognition helps GlobalG.A.P. and its fellow […]
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 […]
Video
18 Sep 2019
Certification
The Connected Future of Certification: GlobalG.A.P. CEO Kristian Moeller Offers a CPO Perspective
News Update
10 Jun 2019
Benchmarking
GFSI Releases Its New Auditor Knowledge Exam, Required from July 2019
GFSI is proud to announce that the new GFSI Knowledge Exam is now available to be taken. This tool, which the 6 March 2018 announcement of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 7.2 mentioned as the GFSI Auditor Exam, offers a consistent method to assess auditor knowledge across a range of relevant skills for all GFSI-recognised programmes, […]
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
30 Jul 2020
Certification
GFSI Remote Auditing Update
As many of you have heard, a much-anticipated announcement from GFSI was published on June 11th, 2020, approving the amended benchmarking requirements that will allow for the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as part of the GFSI benchmarked certification audits. The decision by the GFSI Board was made after careful consideration and feedback […]
News Update
12 Nov 2019
Benchmarking
“A Network of Food Safety Experts Around the Globe”: How IFS Leverages the GFSI Community
Many retailers and suppliers across Europe recognise International Featured Standards (IFS) as an indispensable tool in their mission to provide safe food. Major retailers in Germany, France and other EU countries often require suppliers to carry IFS certification, and the CPO’s footprint continues to grow. GFSI recognition, a key to accessing the global […]
Blog
24 Aug 2018
Global Markets
6 Top Tips for a Successful Global Markets Awards Application
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)’s 2019 Global Markets Awards, sponsored by greenfence, are rapidly approaching! If you are in the process of or thinking of applying to be one of next year’s winners of this prestigious award, use the following top tips by members of the international selection committee to produce a quality application: Tip […]
Press Release
26 Apr 2017
Version 7.1 of GFSI’s Benchmarking Requirements Furthering Harmonisation
Reflects latest marketplace changes and stakeholder input. Result of continued private/public dialogue, such as with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in regards to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). PARIS, 26th April 2017 — Hot on the heels of February’s publication of the new GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 7, Version 7.1 is now being […]
News Update
02 Jul 2019
Certification
How GFSI Recognition Enhances Global Market Access with CanadaGAP
Canada is known for having one of the most robust food safety systems in the world, thanks to stringent requirements such as the Safe Food For Canadians Regulations and a pervasive food safety culture. In order to access the global market, though, Canadian producers must be able to demonstrate their safety to buyers and regulators beyond their […]
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
16 Mar 2020
GFSI
Statement on Temporary Audit Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic
The GFSI team and Board are monitoring the Covid-19 situation on a daily basis. As the situation continues to develop, we must move to ensure consumers can continue to trust food safety standards globally whilst also mitigating impact on the supply chain. We would also like to highlight that the safety of auditors who travel […]
Blog
02 May 2019
Certification
Aiming for Borderless Food Safety: A Step-Up Food Safety Management System from Japan
At the end of October 2018, GFSI recognised the certification programme “JFS-C (EIV sector)” from Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM). We asked Mr. Tokuji Nishitani, President, Mr. Tetsuro Ohba, Secretary General, Senior Director of Technical Affairs and Mr. Masakazu Nakatani, Senior Director of Strategic Promotion, about the process for recognition, the plans for future […]
Blog
22 Mar 2019
Certification
Japan GAP Foundation: ASIAGAP on Obtaining GFSI Recognition
Further to GFSI’s recognition of Japan GAP Foundation (JGF)’s ASIAGAP, we met two representatives, President Shunichi Matsui and Mr Hiroshi Ogino, Secretary General, to ask about its development, future policy of activities, and ambitions. (GFSI Japan Local Group Communication Working Group, hereinafter GFSI) Congratulations on obtaining GFSI recognition. First of all, please tell […]
Blog
05 Feb 2019
Certification
Kewpie Corporation – Behind the Scenes of Acquiring 94 GFSI Recognised Certifications
In November 1919, Mr. Toichiro Nakashima founded Kewpie Corporation after discovering marmalade and mayonnaise during his stay as a trainee in the UK and USA. This led to the start of his mayonnaise production in 1925. Today, the business has grown and spread to six main categories, namely: condiments, egg, delicatessen, processed food, fine chemicals, and distribution […]
News Update
16 Jul 2019
Certification
Speaking the Same Language on Food Safety: How GFSI Recognition Helps FSSC 22000 Become Truly Global
FSSC 22000 is one of the fastest-growing members of the GFSI CPO family. Since the independent Foundation FSSC 22000 published the first version of their food safety system certification programme in 2009, over 20,000 sites have received certification under the programme’s seven scopes. For these sites, which span the world from Africa to the […]
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