GFSI
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024
Join the Discussion GFSI invites all stakeholders to participate in its continuous improvement journey. As the largest entity in its field, GFSI aims to remain pertinent and relevant to its members and the wider food industry community. The Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) serve as the foundation of GFSI’s benchmarking activities and must be fit for purpose […]
Benchmarking
Behind the Scenes: Part 2 of Spotlight on Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG)
Strategic Efforts and Objectives GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG) is working to develop new benchmarking requirements (BMRs) that align with the latest industry standards and insights. This follows the GFSI Technical Subcommittee’s identification of key areas needing revision, including incorporating CODEX Codes of Hygiene, relevant updates to ISO 22003, and feedback from recent […]
GFSI Appoints New Manufacturer co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group
GFSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Hogan, Senior Innovation, Technology & Quality Manager of General Mills, as the new manufacturer co-Chair of the GFSI US-Canada local group, joining current retail co-Chair Katy Kadlec, Manager Food Safety & Quality of The Kroger Co. in this important role. Tammy Hogan brings nearly 25 years of experience at […]
Benchmarking
Update: GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI)
This announcement follows the one made by GFSI on 7th June 2024 that the GFSI Steering Committee has suspended recognition of certification programmes owned by the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) until evidence of re-alignment to GFSI Benchmarking requirements v2020 is provided by the Certification Programme Owner EFI to GFSI for further review and confirmation that […]
GFSI Conference
GFSI Conference RoundUp – Japanese Version
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Food Safety Culture
GFSI World Food Safety Day 2024 Podcast
Join us as GFSI Senior Manager Anne Gerardi moderates an insightful discussion joined by esteemed guests Cindy Jenks, Kelly Stevens, and GFSI Senior Technical Manager Lalaina Randriamanantsoa to explore the theme of this year’s WFSD event – handling food safety events. Our panelists share expert knowledge and experiences vital in the pursuit of safe food […]
Benchmarking
GFSI Statement Regarding the Suspension of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI)
In order to maintain trust and confidence in GFSI-recognised certification programmes and preserve the integrity of GFSI recognition, the GFSI Steering Committee has suspended recognition of certification programmes owned by the Equitable Food Initiative until evidence of re-alignment to GFSI Benchmarking requirements v 2020 is provided by the Certification Programme Owner EFI. This suspension took […]
GFSI Conference
GFSI Conference 2024 Roundup
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Sponsored Content
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Benchmarking
GFSI Announces New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has established a new Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group to develop and maintain GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMR). Co-chaired by Andrew Clarke from Loblaw and Leda Touliatou from Nestlé, this group will integrate updates from international standards including ISO 22003 and relevant Codex Codes of Practice such as Codex General […]
Benchmarking
GRMA, Inc Certification Program v1.2 Gains GFSI Recognition
Paris and King of Prussia, 14 May 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) are pleased to announce that GRMA, Inc Certification Program v1.2, NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. […]
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Consultation
GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for FSSC 22000 v6
Update 24 May 2024: Please note that this consultation is now closed. FSSC 22000 Version 6 is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking Process and is entering the stakeholder consultation phase today. The deadline for consultation responses is 24 May 2024. About FSSC 22000 Version 6 The FSSSC schemes are intended to support the consumer goods industry […]
Consultation
GFSI Opens New Stakeholder Consultation for IFS Food Standard v8
Update 23 May 2024: Please note that this consultation is now closed. IFS Food Standard version 8 is undergoing the GFSI Benchmarking Process and is entering the stakeholder consultation phase today. The deadline for consultation responses is 23 May 2024. About IFS Food Standard version 8 The IFS Food Standard covers the products and […]
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