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 […]
GFSI
Relive the Energy: GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary Now Available!
What an incredible energy and engagement we witnessed at #gfsi25 in Dublin! From March 31 to April 3, 2025, the GFSI Conference brought together visionary leadership from across the global food ecosystem. This year’s theme, “Global Resilience: Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future,” set the stage for crucial discussions, with a special focus on the […]
GFSI
GFSI Welcomes New Steering Committee Member from Wegmans
GFSI is pleased to welcome Brian Olney, Vice President of Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing at Wegmans Food Markets, to its Steering Committee. His addition reinforces the Coalition’s commitment to advancing global food safety through leadership and collaboration. With a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo and extensive leadership experience across pharmacy, […]
Governance
GFSI Appoints New Retail co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group
GFSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Cosby, Director Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of The Kroger Co., as the new Retail co-Chair of the GFSI US-Canada local group, joining current Manufacturer co-Chair Tammy Hogan, Senior Innovation, Technology & Quality Manager of General Mills. Catherine is an experienced food safety professional with 19 […]
GFSI’s Interim Director Appointed to Steer GFSI Forward
[Paris, 10/03/2025] – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a Coalition of Action within The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson as its interim Director. This strategic move will ensure GFSI continues to drive progress in enhancing food safety across the globe. Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director of The Consumer Goods […]
GFSI
GFSI Conference DAY 3 – From Vision to Action
DUBLIN, 3rd APRIL 2025: Reflecting on a successful Day 3 at the GFSI Conference 2025, we saw future-forward inspiration leading directly to actionable strategies. Here’s a look at the highlights and key takeaways. Forging a Path Towards a Transparent and Secure Food Supply Chain Donald Prater of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) painted […]
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GFSI Conference DAY 2 – Deepening Dialogue and Exploring Innovation
DUBLIN, 2nd APRIL 2025: Exploring pivotal themes shaping the future of safe food for all, Day 2 of the GFSI Conference 2025 built upon the foundations laid on the opening day. The transformative influence of data and digital transformation in food safety practices With input from McCormick & Company, Mars, Inc. and Nestlé, the plenary […]
GFSI
GFSI Conference DAY 1 – Global Resilience and Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future
DUBLIN, 1ST APRIL 2025: The highly anticipated 2025 GFSI Conference opened today at The Convention Centre Dublin. “From a retail perspective, it really is at the heart and the core of what we do, providing food safely to our consumers, across all of our networks of stores, wherever we may be in the world.” – […]
Case Study
Interview with Niall Harbison, Former Chef, Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of Happy Doggo
Food safety isn’t just a job or a matter of public health – it’s a constant global mission, a commitment to basic human needs. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the challenges facing our food systems, but collaboration is key to progress. Hear the story of one man who transformed personal […]
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. […]
Auditors
Charting The Course for Auditor Training and Professional Development: GFSI Responds to Stakeholder Feedback on the New Framework
An Upcoming Framework to Support Food Safety Auditor Career Advancement We are pleased to announce the culmination of GFSI’s Food Safety Auditor Training and Professional Development Framework (FSAPDF) stakeholder consultation process. This initiative marks a significant milestone in our collaborative effort to elevate the competency, consistency, and credibility of food safety auditors across the industry. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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