Global Food Safety Initiative.

1. Global Food Safety
Initiative
Gourav Kumar
M.Tech Dairy Technology
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2. Content
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Introduction History
Objective Work
Benefits
Presentation Title
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3. Introduction
•GFSI is a global collaboration between
leading retailers, manufacturers, and food
service companies.
•The objective is to improve food safety
and ensure consumer protection.
•GFSI sets the standards for food safety
management systems and provides a
common framework for their
implementation.
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4. 1. GFSI was launched in 2000 by CIES,
The Food Business Forum (now known
as The Consumer Goods Forum).
2. The initiative was created in response
to growing concerns about food safety
and the need for a globally recognized
standard.
3. GFSI's founding members included
retailers such as Walmart, Carrefour,
and Tesco, and manufacturers such as
Nestlé, Unilever, and Coca-Cola.
GFSI’s
HISTOR
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5. GFSI's Objective
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•GFSI's primary objective is to improve food safety and ensure
consumer protection.
•GFSI achieves this by benchmarking food safety management
systems against internationally recognized standards.
•GFSI also provides guidance on best practices for implementing
food safety management systems.

6. How does GFSI work?
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• Benchmarks existing food safety schemes, including pre-farm gate
schemes against the GFSI Guidance Document.
• Determines whether a scheme is equivalent to the Guidance
Document requirements.
• Helps and encourages food safety stakeholders to share knowledge
and strategy for food safety and to develop best food safety
practice in a common global framework.

7. What GFSI does NOT do?
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• Make policy for retailers or manufacturers.
• Make policy for standard owners.
• Undertake any accreditation or certification activities.
• Have involvement with an area outside the scope of
food safety i.e. animal welfare, environment and
ethical sourcing.

8. GFSI Benchmarking Process
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•GFSI's benchmarking process involves a rigorous evaluation of food
safety management systems against internationally recognized
standards.
•The process includes a review of the standard, an assessment of the
certification process, and an evaluation of the standard's ability to
manage food safety risks.
•Standards that meet GFSI's benchmarking requirements are
recognized by the initiative.

9. GFSI Recognized
Standards
•There are currently 11 GFSI recognized
standards, including:
• BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
• FSSC 22000
• Global G.A.P.
• IFS Food Standard
• SQF Food Safety Code
•These standards are recognized globally
and provide a common framework for food
safety management systems
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10. Benefits of GFSI Certification
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•GFSI certification offers several benefits, including:
•Improved food safety.
•Increased consumer confidence.
•Reduced risk of foodborne illness outbreaks.
•Better supply chain management.
•Improved efficiency and profitability.

11. GFSI's Impact on the Food Industry
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•GFSI has had a significant impact on
the food industry since its inception.
•More than 30,000 companies
worldwide are certified to GFSI
recognized standards.
•GFSI has raised the bar for food
safety management systems and has
helped to improve food safety
practices throughout the supply
chain.

12. Consumer Trust and Supplier
performance
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•GFSI certification provides consumers with assurance that food
products are safe.
•Consumers are more likely to trust companies that are certified to
GFSI recognized standards.
•GFSI certification helps to improve supplier performance by
providing a common framework for food safety management
systems.
•Suppliers that are certified to GFSI recognized standards are better
equipped to meet the requirements of their customers

13. GFSI and Innovation
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•GFSI recognized standards encourage
innovation in food safety management systems.
•Standards are regularly updated to incorporate
new scientific knowledge and technological
advances.
•Innovation in food safety management
systems helps to ensure that food safety
practices keep pace with evolving risks.

14. GFSI and Training
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• GFSI-recognized standards require companies to provide training
on food safety management systems to their employees.
• This training is essential for ensuring that employees understand
their roles and responsibilities in maintaining food safety, and that
they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively carry
out their duties.
• Training can cover a range of topics, such as hygiene practices,
hazard analysis and risk assessment, and food safety management
system requirements.
• By providing training on food safety management systems,
companies can improve the effectiveness of their food safety
programs and reduce the risk of food safety incidents.

15. GFSI and Auditing
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• GFSI-recognized standards, such as SQF, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000,
require regular auditing of food safety management systems.
• These audits are conducted by accredited third-party certification
bodies to ensure that food safety practices are being followed and
that systems are effective in managing food safety risks.
• The auditing process typically involves reviewing documentation,
observing food safety practices, and conducting interviews with key
personnel.
• By regularly auditing food safety management systems, GFSI-
recognized standards provide assurance to customers and
consumers that food products are safe to consume.

16. GFSI and Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs)
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• GFSI has developed a program specifically designed to assist
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in implementing
effective food safety management systems and achieving
certification to GFSI-recognized standards.
• The program provides guidance and resources to SMEs to help
them overcome the barriers to certification, such as limited
resources and lack of expertise.
• By participating in the program and becoming certified to a GFSI-
recognized standard, SMEs can improve their food safety
practices, enhance their competitiveness, and gain access to new
markets.

17. GFSI and the Future of Food Safety
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• GFSI will continue to be a crucial player in ensuring food safety in the
future by driving the development of internationally recognized
standards for food safety management systems.
• This will help establish a common language and framework for food
safety across the industry, making it easier to implement and enforce.
• Additionally, GFSI will promote best practices in food safety
management, sharing knowledge and expertise to help companies
improve their food safety programs.
• Finally, GFSI will encourage innovation in the industry, supporting the
development of new technologies and approaches to food safety that
can help prevent foodborne illness and improve public health.

18. GFSI's Collaboration with Stakeholders
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• GFSI recognizes that improving food safety requires collaboration across
the entire food industry, from farm to fork.
• To that end, it collaborates with stakeholders across the industry,
including retailers, manufacturers, food service companies, regulators,
and consumer organizations, to drive improvements in food safety
practices.
• By working together, these stakeholders can share knowledge and
expertise, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement
solutions that can help prevent foodborne illness and improve public
health.
• GFSI serves as a neutral platform for these collaborations, bringing
together stakeholders from different sectors and facilitating dialogue and
cooperation.

19. GFSI and the UN Sustainable Development
Goals
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GFSI aligns with several of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), including
o SDG 2: Zero Hunger,
o SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being,
and
o SDG 12: Responsible Consumption
and Production.

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• GFSI's work towards improving food safety directly supports the
achievement of these SDGs.
• By promoting food safety best practices, GFSI helps to ensure that food
is safe to eat, which can reduce the incidence of foodborne illness and
improve public health (SDG 3). This can also contribute to SDG 2 by
helping to ensure that everyone has access to safe and nutritious food.
• Additionally, by promoting responsible consumption and production
(SDG 12), GFSI helps to reduce waste in the food industry and improve
sustainability, making food production more efficient and
environmentally friendly.

21. Conclusion
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•GFSI is a global collaboration between leading retailers,
manufacturers, and food service companies.
•The initiative sets the standards for food safety management
systems and provides a common framework for their
implementation.
•GFSI's work has had a significant impact on the food industry,
improving food safety practices and ensuring consumer protection.

22. References
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