Blog16 Apr 2024Sponsored Content
Collaboration: An Essential Ingredient in Ensuring Supply Chain Food Safety This year’s GFSI Conference theme, “Food Safety – Meeting the Needs of our Evolving World”, underscores the importance of food safety from farm to fork. From food fraud to import and export limitations, challenges at the local, national and international levels have made it more challenging for organizations to ensure food safety throughout the supply […]
News Update11 Apr 2024GFSI
Visión y Acción – La Conferencia GFSI Culmina Ideas Estratégicas e Impulso Hacia Adelante SINGAPUR, 11 DE ABRIL DE 2024: ¡Y eso es todo, amigos! Hoy marcó el último día de la Conferencia de la Iniciativa Global de Inocuidad Alimentaria (GFSI) 2024 del Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). Mientras la comunidad mundial de inocuidad alimentaria (desde líderes de la industria hasta expertos, formuladores de políticas y académicos) se reunió en […]
News Update11 Apr 2024GFSI
Diálogo y descubrimiento: la Conferencia GFSI Profundiza para dar Forma al Futuro de la Inocuidad Alimentaria SINGAPUR, 10 DE ABRIL 2024: Cuando comenzó el segundo día de la Conferencia GFSI, la energía del evento de networking de la noche anterior todavía estaba en el aire. A medida que el enfoque se agudizó, el programa atravesó la superficie para profundizar en el corazón de los temas de la Conferencia en discusión. Era una […]
News Update11 Apr 2024GFSI
Legado y Liderazgo La Comunidad de Inocuidad Alimentaria de GFSI se Une para Garantizar Alimentos Inocuos para Todos SINGAPUR, 9 DE ABRIL DE 2024: La muy esperada Conferencia GFSI 2024 se inauguró hoy en el Hotel Marina Bay Sands de Singapur, defendiendo su misión de “Alimentos Inocuos para Todos”. Este año, en el contexto de un entorno global que cambia rápidamente, más de 500 líderes de la industria de la comunidad GFSI se […]
News Update11 Apr 2024GFSI
GFSI Conference DAY 3 – Vision and Action – GFSI Conference Culminates with Strategic Insights and Forward Momentum SINGAPORE, 11TH APRIL 2024: And that’s a wrap, folks! Today marked the final day of The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 2024 Conference. As the global food safety community – from industry leaders to experts, policymakers to academics convened in Singapore, their presence shaped #GFSI24 as a proactive and forward-looking conference at […]
News Update10 Apr 2024GFSI
GFSI Conference DAY 2 – Dialogue and Discovery – GFSI Conference Diving Deep to Shape the Future of Food Safety SINGAPORE, 10TH APRIL 2024: As the 2nd Day of the GFSI Conference kicked off, the energy from the previous night’s networking event was still in the air. As the focus sharpened, the programme cut through the surface to dive deeper into the heart of the Conference themes under discussion. It was an agenda designed to […]
News Update09 Apr 2024GFSI
GFSI Conference DAY 1 – Legacy and Leadership: GFSI Food Safety Community Unites to Ensure Safe Food for All SINGAPORE, 9TH APRIL 2024: The highly anticipated 2024 GFSI Conference opened today at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Hotel, championing its mission of ‘Safe Food for All.’ Unfolding against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global environment, this year over 500 industry leaders from the GFSI community convened to tackle urgent challenges at the intersection of […]
Press Release09 Apr 2024
The GFSI Conference 2024 at the Centre of the Rapidly Evolving Food Landscape Set against the dynamic shifts within the global food industry, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) conference will bring over 500 food industry experts together from 8-11 April in Singapore. The conference, titled “Food Safety – Meeting the Needs of our Evolving World”, will explore approaches that build our food […]
Blog06 Apr 2024Sponsored Content
Automated Traceability – Australian Cherry Industry Case In an era where transparency and trust are paramount, the Australian cherry industry is leading the way by embracing automated traceability. This innovative approach, developed in partnership between Cherry Growers Australia and Agriculture Victoria, leverages RFID technology and GS1 standards to digitalise the supply chain. The result is a system that not only meets quality […]
Blog05 Apr 2024Sponsored Content
Navigating F&B Industry Challenges: Adapting to Global Shifts for Safety and Quality Assurance In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the food and beverage industry, leaders are constantly faced with an array of challenges that directly impact the safety and quality of the products they offer. From disruptions in the supply chain to shifts in the workforce and the increasing impacts of climate change, the need for innovative […]
News Update03 Apr 2024
GFSI Appoints New Retail co-Chair of EMEA Local Group GFSI is delighted to announce the appointment of Bizhan Pourkomalian, McDonald’s Global Safety Director, as the newest retail co-Chair of the GFSI EMEA local group, joining current manufacturer co-Chair Lindsay Hay, PepsiCo Director of Quality Assurance in this pivotal role. Following a strong foundation in academia and research, Bizhan brings nearly 25 years of specialised experience […]
Blog03 Apr 2024
Can AI and Cameras Help Future-proof Pest Control? Over the past decade, technology has driven better pest control across the food industry and beyond. Digital traps and devices have given pest controllers new levels of efficiency, enabling 24/7 monitoring and the ability to interact with a customer site without needing to be there. Similarly, technology is also used for targeted treatments – […]
Blog01 Apr 2024Sponsored Content
Paving the Path for a True Risk-Based Food Safety Approach The Shift From Compliance to “Culture + Systems” Approaches In the intricate web of the modern food industry, ensuring food safety stands as a crucial mandate. However, the landscape has evolved, demanding a shift from traditional hazard-based tactics to a balanced risk-based “culture + systems” approach. This transition is not only imperative but also laden […]
Blog29 Mar 2024Sponsored Content
Protecting Agricultural Production Credentials and Claims: Australian Cherry Industry Export Perspective Transparency and trust are paramount for fresh produce exports and the Australian cherry industry is leading the way. During the GS1 session, Patrick Ulloa, Export Development Manager at Cherry Growers Australia, will highlight the importance of having confidence in producer claims and credentials, and the role that GS1 and other international standards play in underwriting […]
Blog28 Mar 2024Sponsored Content
Safe Food for Everyone: What Actions can we Take NOW? Did you know that the world’s population is estimated to approach 10 billion people by 2050? And as the number of people on our planet grows, so too does the global demand for a balanced and nutritious diet. Current estimates suggest that one-third of the world’s food production is lost or wasted, and the nourishment […]
Press Release22 Feb 2024Governance
The Global Food Safety Initiative is Opening Applications to Join the GFSI Steering Committee PARIS, 22 February 2024. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open to all those eligible to join the GFSI Steering Committee. This round of applications and elections comes as part of the new Governance Rules published in 2021 in line with GFSI’s move to a Coalition of […]
Standard: BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety issue 9 with audit programmes: Announced, Blended Announced, Unannounced – voluntary, Unannounced – mandatory 1 in 3 years
Scopes: BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products C0 – Animal Conversion
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products
D – Production of Feed
K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals (Additives, Vitamins, Minerals, Bio-Cultures, Flavourings, Enzymes and Processing Aids)
Standard: Global Standard for Packaging Materials issue 6 only with audit programme announced, unannounced, blended announced Scope:
I – Production of Food Packaging
Standard: Global Standard for Agents & Brokers issue 3 Scope:
FII – Food Broker / Agent
Standard: Global Standard for Storage and Distribution issue 4 only with audit programme announced, unannounced (option 1 and 2), blended announced Scope:
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
Standard: CanadaGAP Program Management Manual version 10.0 2024 and CanadaGAP Food Safety Manuals v10.0 Scopes: BI – Farming of plants (other than grains and pulses)
BIII Pre-Process Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard – Edition 4.2 Scopes: BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses) BIII Pre Processing Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Freshcare Supply Chain Edition 2 Scopes: BIII Pre-process Handling of plant products
FI Retail / Wholesale
FII Food Broker / Agent
G Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
Standard: FSSC 22000 version 6 Scopes: BIII – Pre-process Handling of plant products CO – Animal Primary Conversion CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products) CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
D – Production of Feed
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
I – Production of Food Packaging K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
Standard: Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) Version 1.2 Scopes:
BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses)
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Integrated Farm Assurance GFS – Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Seaweed – version 6.0 Scope:
AII – Farming of fish and seafood
Standard: Integrated Farm Assurance GFS Plants – Principles and Criteria for Fruit and Vegetables – version 6.0 Scopes:
BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses)
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
Standard: Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) Standard Version 1.2 Scopes:
BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses)
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
Standard: IFS Food v 8 Scopes:
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
CO – Animal Primary Conversion
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products) K- Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-Cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
Standard: JFS-C Standard Version 3.0 Scopes:
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products) CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
Standards: ASIAGAP (Asia Good Agricultural Practice)/
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Fruits and Vegetables 2.3;
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Tea Ver.2.3
Scope: BI – Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses)
Standards: ASIAGAP (Asia Good Agricultural Practice)/
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Grains Ver.2.3;
Scope: BII – Farming of Grains and Pulses
Standards: ASIAGAP (Asia Good Agricultural Practice)/
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Fruits and Vegetables 2.3;
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Grains Ver.2.3;
• Control Points and Compliance Criteria for Tea Ver.2.3
Scope: BIII – Pre-process handling of plant products
Standard: PrimusGFS version 3.2 Scopes: BI – Farming of Plants
BII – Farming of Grains and Pulses
BIII – Pre-Process Handling of Plant Product
CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
Standard: SQF food safety codes edition 9 (level 2) Scopes: AI – Farming of Animals for Meat/ Milk / Eggs / Honey
BI – Farming of Plants (Other Than Grains and Pulses)
BIII – Pre-process Handling of Plant Products
CO – Animal Primary Conversion
CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
CII – Processing of perishable plant productsI Production of Food Packaging
CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
D – Production of Feed
G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-Cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production
GLOBALG.A.P.
Standard: Integrated Farm Assurance Aquaculture Standard version 5.3-GFS Scope:
AII – Farming of Fish
Standard: PrimusGFS Standard Version 3 Scopes:
EIII – Processing of Animal and Plant Perishable Products (Mixed Products)
EIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Products