GFSI recognized schemes are food safety certification programs which perform accreditation activities, enabling companies to become GFSI certified. To obtain certification, companies can achieve a successful audit against any of these schemes.2 Sept 2021
What are GFSI requirements?
One of GFSI key requirements is that Certification Bodies working with GFSI-recognised Certification Programmes are accredited against ISO/IEC 17065 or ISO/IEC 17021. These standards both address issues such as preventing conflicts of interest, managing customer information and qualifying personnel.
What is the meaning of GFSI?
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification.
What are GFSI standards?
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a non-profit association of industry experts committed to improving food safety along the value chain. The GFSI approves a number of food safety standards covering farming, packaging, storage and distribution.
What is GFSI benchmarking requirements?
The GFSI Benchmarking Requirements are the world's most widely accepted benchmark for food safety certification programmes. Version 2020 will help achieve two primary objectives, transparency and objectivity, in service of GFSI's mission of ensuring safe food for consumers everywhere.26 Feb 2020
Is GFSI certification required?
In order to become officially recognized by GFSI, a food safety certification program (often referred to as a recognized “scheme”) must comply with internationally-recognized food safety requirements. GFSI itself is not a certification program, nor does it perform certification or accreditation activities.9 Mar 2021
How do I get GFSI certified?
- Select a Standard to become Certified to.
- Get trained on the requirements.
- Implement the food safety management system and document your processes.
- Be audited by a certification body and receive your certification.
What is the difference between GFSI and BRC?
GFSI acknowledges recognition of food safety certification programmes to defined requirements using its Benchmarking Requirements. GFSI do not offer certification. BRC publish a family of standards referred to as BRC Global Standards and organisations can be certified as being compliant with one of these standards.
What is the difference between BRC and FSSC 22000?
System requirements The BRC standard has a focus on quality, food safety and legality. The FSSC 22000 targets its focus on food safety and legal compliance.2 Feb 2018
What does BRC certified stand for?
Global Standard for Food Safety
Why is GFSI certification important?
GFSI certification helps your company stay competitive. It is especially beneficial for food manufacturers in the B2B space, as many companies have stringent vendor requirements, including GFSI certification. Certification therefore yields broader access to markets.29 Jul 2019
What is a GFSI cert?
The GFSI approves a number of food safety standards covering farming, packaging, storage and distribution. Bureau Veritas offers certification and auditing services for a wide range of GFSI-recognized standards.