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News Update
23 Oct 2025
Certification
Beyond Compliance: Key Takeaways from Our Dublin Root Cause Analysis Workshop
In the high-stakes world of global food safety, audit non-conformities are often met with reactive, symptomatic fixes. While compliance is achieved, lasting prevention remains elusive if the fundamental, underlying causes—the root causes—are not identified and addressed. The prevailing challenge for the audit ecosystem, including GFSI, Certification Programme Owners (CPOs), and Certification Bodies (CBs), is how […]
News Update
18 Jul 2025
Governance
GFSI China Local Group General Meeting: Insights and Innovations for Food Safety Leaders
Shanghai, 2 July 2025 – GFSI’s China Local Group successfully held its general meeting in Shanghai, bringing together over 60 influential members for a dynamic exchange on the future of food safety. This pivotal gathering was an opportunity for industry leaders to dive into key local group initiatives and explore the latest trends shaping the […]
News Update
08 Jul 2025
Learning from Incidents: A Knowledge Sharing Event in Tokyo
The GFSI Japan Local Group convened a crucial ‘Knowledge Sharing’ event in Tokyo on 21 May. Established in 2020, these Japanese-language seminars are designed to generate practical insights among CGF member companies and to facilitate the resolution of prevalent food safety challenges. The recent iteration focused specifically on ‘Learning from Incidents’. During the seminar, two […]
Video
23 Jun 2025
GFSI Conference
Dublin 2025 Highlights
For leaders across the food industry, particularly those at the helm of worldwide retailers and manufacturers, food safety is at the very heart and core of their business. The GFSI Conference is the premier event bringing global leaders and experts together to collaboratively safeguard consumer trust, brand reputation, and business viability. It’s a unique platform […]
News Update
23 Jun 2025
Governance
Amy Parks Joins GFSI Steering Committee
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), an Industry Solution within The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), is delighted to announce that Dr. Amy Parks, Director of Global Food Safety and Quality Assurance Governance and Regulatory Compliance at Dole plc, has joined the GFSI Steering Committee. With expertise rooted in a rigorous scientific background, including a Ph.D. […]
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 […]
Blog
07 Jun 2025
Science in Action Within GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group
On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, dive into the essential decision-making process behind GFSI’s Benchmarking Requirements. Here, the Co-Chairs of the GFSI Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group, Leda Touliatou, Head of Quality and Food Safety at Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe and Andrew Clarke, Senior Director Quality Assurance at Loblaw Companies Limited, discuss […]
News Update
26 May 2025
Benchmarking
GFSI Workshop Explores the Evolution of Food Safety Culture
Amidst the dynamic setting of the recent GFSI conference in Dublin, a dedicated workshop convened to delve into the critical topic of food safety culture. This focused session provided a vital platform for stakeholders to contribute to the evolution of GFSI’s approach, building upon the foundation established in 2018. Evolving Perspectives Back in 2015, the […]
Publication
26 May 2025
GFSI Conference
GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary – Japanese Version
Offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome challenges they face.
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 […]
News Update
22 May 2025
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 […]
Publication
20 May 2025
GFSI Conference
GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary
Offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome challenges they face.
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 […]
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 […]
News Update
30 Apr 2025
Governance
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, […]
News Update
30 Apr 2025
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 […]
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