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4 GFSI Myths, Busted: The Truth About Auditors, CPOs and Regulations 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 […]
Benchmarking Requirements for CPOs Version 2020.1 Publication 26 Feb 2020 Benchmarking Benchmarking Requirements for CPOs Version 2020.1
Dublin Meeting Sharpens GFSI’s Mission and Sets Key Priorities for Food Safety News Update 12 May 2025 Benchmarking Dublin Meeting Sharpens GFSI’s Mission and Sets Key Priorities for Food Safety The city of Dublin played host to an energising gathering of the GFSI Steering Committee (29-31 March 2025). The meeting was a powerful demonstration of the dedication of GFSI’s food industry leaders and team to reinforcing the foundations of global food safety. Aligning on the Future of Food Safety Assurance The meeting kicked off with […]
GFSI Steering Committee Sets Course for Change News Update 05 Sep 2023 Technical Equivalence GFSI Steering Committee Sets Course for Change PARIS, 1 September 2023 – The GFSI Steering Committee meeting in April recharged its mission to bring new life to the Race to the Top. The framework dominated the two-day meeting held prior to the GFSI Conference in Atlanta. Steerco discussion looked at ways to refine priorities for 2023 and beyond, including engagement with CPOs […]
Update on Temporary Audit Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic 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 […]
GFSI Hosts First Steering Committee Meeting as CGF Coalition of Action on Food Safety News Update 09 Apr 2021 GFSI GFSI Hosts First Steering Committee Meeting as CGF Coalition of Action on Food Safety Following the success of the first-ever virtual GFSI Conference on 23rd-25th March, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) hosted its first Steering Committee meeting as a Coalition of Action (CoA). The new Steering Committee and its 18 members were announced on the 23rd March, just days ahead of this first meeting on 26th March. The […]
GFSI SteerCo Meeting Summary: Stronger Relationships, Stronger Food Safety Systems 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 […]
One Standard for the Food Industry? | Ask GFSI 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 […]
GFSI Call for Evidence: Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Audits News Update 05 Oct 2023 GFSI Call for Evidence: Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Audits PARIS, 5 October 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated new methods and tools to conduct remote assessments such as audits in agricultural and food supply chains using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). GFSI wishes to explore the benefits and implications associated with the use of ICT tools and methods in audit activities and assessments, pursuing evidence […]
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships: GFSI Relaunches G2B Forum News Update 14 May 2025 Certification Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships: GFSI Relaunches G2B Forum The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) convened the Government-to-Business (G2B) Forum on 3 April 2025 to reinvigorate the assembly as a platform for strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors in food safety. The Forum is intended to serve as an important venue for exchanging insights and experiences, contributing to regulatory innovation and aligning […]
GFSI-Recognised Certification Programme Owners Publication 17 Jan 2022 Certification GFSI-Recognised Certification Programme Owners
GFSI Hosts Webinar on Securing the Future of Food Safety Auditors – a Review of Race to the Top Feature 1 News Update 21 May 2021 Consultation GFSI Hosts Webinar on Securing the Future of Food Safety Auditors – a Review of Race to the Top Feature 1 GFSI recently held a webinar on securing the future of food safety auditors; a review of Race to the Top Feature 1. GFSI Senior Technical Manager Marie-Claude Quentin began the session by introducing the two panelists: Jon Poole, Chief Executive of IFST, and Andrew Clarke, Senior Director of QA at Loblaw Companies Ltd. Marie-Claude first […]
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 […]
Important Update on Certificate Recognition Status News Update 10 Dec 2024 Certification Important Update on Certificate Recognition Status Background GFSI has received feedback from stakeholders expressing uncertainty about the recognition status of certificates issued following an audit undertaken against programmes during the period that such programmes were “undergoing recognition“. Certificates issued against audits undertaken during this period are not yet GFSI-recognised. This lack of clarity has created challenges for many certified sites in […]
News Update 08 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 […]
GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of International Featured Standards (IFS) News Update 27 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 […]
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