Food Safety Technology
Call for Participation – Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG)
UPDATE: 12th August 2021: Please note that this Consultation is now closed. The Global Food Safety initiative (GFSI), a Coalition of Action of The Consumer Goods Forum, is seeking academic experts to join our newly established Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG). Food systems are more and more recurrently and severely challenged by food safety […]
Food Safety Technology
GFSI Stage Spotlight: Meet the Science and Technology Advisory Group
When we think of the future of the food safety ecosystem, what kind of impact can we predict for science and its future applications? Which scientific insights and trends are moving the needle? How will scientific developments influence food safety on the ground and to what extent will they redesign the ecosystem as a whole? […]
GFSI Conference
What is the role of science in food safety, at GFSI and on stage in Barcelona?
“When we think of the future of the food safety ecosystem, what kind of impact can we predict for science and its future applications?” asks David Crean — chair of GFSI’s Science and Technology Advisory Group, former vice president of Mars and a veteran food scientist — in his newly released GFSI Blog guest post. […]
Food Safety Technology
GFSI Science & Technology Advisory Group Publish Papers on Areas Set to Significantly Impact Food Safety
PARIS, 22 November 2022 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Coalition of Action on Food Safety, has today published a new set of papers, developed by the GFSI Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG), that covers key areas the STAG members believe will significantly impact food safety. The report […]
Governance
GFSI Establishes Science and Technology Advisory Group
PARIS, 1st July 2021 — The Global Food Safety Initiative is delighted to announce the official launch of the GFSI Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG). STAG, introduced as part of a series of collaborative enhancements of the oversight of the GFSI ecosystem since it became a Coalition of Action of The Consumer Goods Forum […]
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 […]
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 […]
GFSI News Update: 2021 Achievements, Stakeholder Appreciation and Seasons Greetings
In the last GFSI update of 2021, GFSI Director Erica Sheward recaps some of the year’s achievements, noting that “the list is pretty huge.” The year started out with the GFSI Conference making a successful move to virtual and GFSI itself being relaunched as a Coalition of Action of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). In […]
Steering Committee Meeting Summary- 1st July, 2021
The 1st July meeting started with a progress update from the Governance Sub-Committee on the implementation of GFSI’s Code of Ethical Conduct. Erica noted that the first step involved GFSI appointing ambassadors in all GFSI groups and committees to ensure that members abided by the Code and a dedicated email address would be established to […]
GFSI
The Role of Science & Technology in Food Safety
In this episode, host Linda Okpala welcomes the new Chair of GFSI’s Science & Technology Advisory Group, David Crean, as they discuss the importance of the academic community in ensuring safe food for people everywhere and what has motivated David to dedicate his career to food safety. Click to Sign Up for […]
GFSI 2022 News Update: Reflections, Achievements & Seasons Greetings
In the final GFSI update of 2022, GFSI Director Erica Sheward reflects on some of the year’s achievements and a future look towards 2023. The year launched with the success of the GFSI Conference hosted in Barcelona, the first in-person conference since before the pandemic, which brings much anticipation for the GFSI Conference 2023 in […]
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 […]
Governance
GFSI Steering Committee Studies Trust & Impact – Summary of Q3 Meeting
“Your mission is to ensure we continue to earn the trust of consumers, the industry, IGOs, NGOs and regulators. Good luck. I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes.” This was the challenge laid out for the people around the table in Paris – and those calling in from around the world – at the […]
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 […]
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