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Japan Gap Foundation Withdraws from GFSI Recognition News Update 18 Jun 2025 Certification Japan Gap Foundation Withdraws from GFSI Recognition Japan GAP Foundation has decided to discontinue the ASIAGAP Scheme and to withdraw from the GFSI recognition process. Timeline ASIAGAP’s recognition by GFSI will therefore cease as of 27 June 2025. Impact on Currently Certified Sites: Any site holding a certificate issued following an audit undertaken against the following standards recognised before the withdrawal on […]
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Withdraws from GFSI Recognition News Update 22 May 2025 Certification Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Withdraws from GFSI Recognition The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has decided to withdraw from the GFSI Recognition process. This decision was made by the EFI Board after careful consideration. Timeline The GFSI Technical Subcommittee took the decision on 7 June 2024 to suspend GFSI recognition of EFI’s food safety programme for non-alignment with GFSI requirements. Following this suspension, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Call for Participation: Join GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group News Update 23 Jan 2025 Certification Call for Participation: Join GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recently released its revised Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, a testament to our commitment to improving food safety programmes globally and protecting consumer health. The new BMRs v2024 were made possible by the members of the Benchmarking Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG), who worked diligently to deliver the group’s mandate. […]
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 […]
GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 GFSI’s work in benchmarking and harmonisation fosters mutual acceptance of GFSI-recognised Certification Programmes across the industry and enables a simplified “once certified, recognised everywhere” approach.
GFSI Benchmarking Requirements: Key Changes Version 2020.1 to Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Requirements: Key Changes Version 2020.1 to Version 2024 This document provides an overview of key updates to Parts I, II, III, and the Glossary of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMR) v 2024. These updates are categorised under two main headings: New Elements and Strengthened Elements.
GFSI Benchmarking Process Handbook Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Process Handbook Version 2024 This Process Handbook provides detailed guidance and clarity on the Benchmarking Process outlining key steps, best practices, and examples where necessary to support with the implementation process for Certification Programmes Owners.
GFSI Benchmarking Implementation Handbook Version 2024 Publication 20 Dec 2024 Certification GFSI Benchmarking Implementation Handbook Version 2024 This Implementation Handbook provides detailed guidance and clarity on the Benchmarking Process outlining key steps, best practices, and examples where necessary to support with the implementation process for Certification Programmes Owners.
FAQs: Certificates Issued Against Programmes Undergoing Recognition News Update 10 Dec 2024 Certification FAQs: Certificates Issued Against Programmes Undergoing Recognition GFSI has received feedback from stakeholders expressing uncertainty about the recognition status of certificates issued against programmes during the period that such programmes were undergoing recognition. Certificates issued during this period are not yet GFSI recognised, and this lack of clarity has created challenges for sites in meeting supply chain assurance requirements. To address these […]
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 […]
We Asked, You Answered: Consultation Response for the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024 News Update 04 Dec 2024 GFSI We Asked, You Answered: Consultation Response for the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024 The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has today published its response to the feedback received from the recent stakeholder consultation run on the proposed new GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024). GFSI is delighted by the exceptional insight and feedback received from a truly diverse range of stakeholders: 2,672 responses from across the GFSI […]
Benchmarking Requirement v2024: Response to Stakeholder Consultation Publication 04 Dec 2024 Certification Benchmarking Requirement v2024: Response to Stakeholder Consultation Stakeholder feedback and insights on the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) v2024, driving continuous improvement in food safety systems management and ensuring that the BMRs remain relevant, robust, and aligned with industry needs.
Clarification Notice: GFSI does not recognise the SMART version of the IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture News Update 31 Oct 2024 Certification Clarification Notice: GFSI does not recognise the SMART version of the IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture Following a recognition announcement made by GFSI on the 22nd of August 2024 of two GLOBALG.A.P IFA V6 standards, GFSI would like to clarify to all stakeholders that the Integrated Farm Assurance SMART – Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Seaweed – version 6.0 is not recognised by GFSI. The design of the SMART […]
IFS Food Standard v8 Achieves GFSI Recognition Press Release 16 Sep 2024 Benchmarking IFS Food Standard v8 Achieves GFSI Recognition Paris and Berlin, 16 September 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and IFS are pleased to announce that IFS Food Standard version 8 has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. Please Note: The GFSI Steering Committee voted to grant recognition of […]
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