If you have been asked to get a gfsi recognized standard you have several to choose. Spink, fortin et al7 gfsi 1 type of food fraud definition from ssafe 2 examples from gfsi fftt 3 general type of food fraud dilution the process of mixing a liquid ingredient with. Gfsi standards and fsma bestpractices for compliance and safe products by. Overview of the gfsi guidance document part i requirements for food safety management schemes 4. In january 2011, the global food safety initiative gfsi published version 6 of the gfsi guidance. Sqf has issued an audit length guidance document sqf code version 7 is available online, schedule a time to meet with us and to discuss what the changes to the new sqf code, edition 8 mean edition 7. Thanks to ongoing discussions between gfsi and the u. Since its inception in 2000, gfsi has relentlessly evolved to meet the needs of a rapidly changing industry. More prescriptive, detailed, and transparent than earlier versions, version 6 now differentiates between. Ifs version 5 sqf 2000 level 2 synergy 22000 primary production pre farm gate scheme. This 84 page document laid out sqf process and the requirements for meeting fsma. The global food safety initiative gfsi emerged in 2000 to address the need to ensure food safety in europe.
Part ii gfsi guidance document issue 7 food fraud is mentioned in two sections of gfsi issue 7. The gfsi guidance document, version 6 is a multistakeholder document that specifies the process by which food safety schemes may gain recognition and gives guidance to schemes seeking compliance. Gfsi will accept any application for the benchmarking process if the scheme owner believes and can demonstrate they meet the requirements of the gfsi guidance document currently there are several applicants going through the benchmarking process. The global food safety initiative gfsi is a nonprofit making foundation, created under belgian law in may 2000. Over 16,000 facilities worldwide are certified to the brc global standard for food safety. Many organizations will request that its suppliers achieve a gfsi benchmarked certification scheme. Fda, experts have been able to incorporate a few new elements in version 7. Nsf can walk you through the various standards and provide insight and guidance on which would be most appropriate for your company. Issue 7 including new food fraud requirements which is open until. How to strengthen your culture of food safety with gfsis new guidance document mike robach, chair of board of directors, gfsi dr. May 30, 2012 for a scheme to be recognised by gfsi, they themselves have to meet the requirements or rules that have been documented within the gfsi guidance document. Introduction to this guidance document guidance document for fsc36 safe feedsafe food glossary rules for using the safe feedsafe food seal or logo terms used in this document are defined in appendix a. Facilities certified to sqf 2000 and sqf prior to 070112 will have valid certificates and do not have to go through another certification process until the normal time of recertification. Contents introduction to the global food safety initiative and the aim, scope and definitions of the gfsi guidance document and the procedure for application for benchmarking of food safety.
Assessment provider an accredited certification body conducting a gfsi basic levelintermediate level assessment. Challenges identified with food fraud implementation part 1. The requirements of issue 8 represent an evolution from previous issues with a continued emphasis on management commitment, a food safety programme based on hazard analysis and critical control points haccp, and a supporting quality management system. This document compares gfsi benchmarked certifications such as sqf, brc, ffsc 22000 and ifs. Edition 8 is a recently updated sqf version that meets the benchmarking requirements laid out in the latest gfsi guidance document v. The daily management of gfsi is undertaken by the consumer goods forum. News release primusgfs rebenchmarked to gfsi guidance. Marlene kellenberger december 1st 2016 compliance and certi. Moreover, gfsi is expanding its inclusive farmtofork approach by incorporating the new scope of the supply chain food brokers and agents in this edition. Determines whether a scheme is equivalent to the guidance document requirements. Gfsi guidance document overview 11 sixth edition version 6. The process is also known as benchmarking and seeks to ensure a common foundation for managing food safety. Third party audits and certifications nacmpiaugust 27, 2008 mike robach vp, corp food safety and regulatory affairs cargill.
Packaging manufacturers that already hold an iso 22000 and pas 223 certificate can. Pdf gfsi guidance document sixth edition version 6. Brc global standard for food safety issue 7 understanding vulnerability assessment. Sqfi is recognized by the global food safety initiative gfsi and links primary. Food defense fssc 22000 version 5 may 2019 1 of 5 1. Background food defense is an important element in protecting your business and consumers from internal and external threats. Gfsi carries out benchmarking which is a procedure by which a food safetyrelated scheme is compared to the gfsi guidance document. I set up a fsqms to comply with iso22000 and brc version 5 a couple of years back and i didnt find iso22000 added all that much, just the annoying concept of oprps perhaps. Gfsi guidance document overview 12 sixth edition version 6. Food fraud mitigation fssc 22000 version 5 may 2019 7 of 8 appendix 1 types of food fraud definition and examples pwc6. Gfsi developed a benchmarking model that determines equivalency between existing food safety schemes while leaving flexibility and choice in the marketplace. The global food safety initiative gfsi is a private organization, established and managed by.
It is not a standard and gfsi is not involved in certification or accreditation activities. However when used in conjunction with fssc 22000, the combination achieves the requirements of the gfsi benchmarked standards. These global standards address food, packaging, packaging materials, storage and distribution for primary producers, manufacturers and distributors. The global food safety initiative gfsi is a private organization, established and managed by the international trade association, the consumer goods forum under belgian law in may 2000. This benchmarking model is based on the gfsi guidance document which defines the process by which food safety schemes may gain recognition by gfsi and gives guidance to these schemes.
I plan to go to level 3 next year and many programs in this document we meet or exceed. Good agricultural practices for farming of plant products gfsi bl. Here at amazons seattle headquarters, were all looking forward to welcoming the gfsi conference to our home city. The gfsi guidance document specifies the process by which food safety schemes may gain recognition. The gfsi maintains a scheme to benchmark food safety standards for manufacturers as well as farm assurance standards. The scheme will be recognised by gfsi when all of its requirements are considered to be equivalent to the guidance document requirements. Traditionally, there have been a number of differences between. Gfsi is a global standard organization for all markets like uk, usa, eu. Gfsi releases new edition of benchmarking requirements. Glossary for fsc36 safe feedsafe food guidance document version 7. Integrated farm assurance scheme version 5, product safety standard. Third party audits and certifications usda food safety. Gfsis role in harmonizing food safety standards food.
The scheme owner shall have a clearly defined and documented audit frequency programme, which shall ensure a minimum audit frequency of one audit per year of an organisations facility and has the scope to assess all elements of the schemes standard. Review of the new gfsi guidance document issue 7 regarding. The guidance document forms the foundation of the gfsi benchmarking process, whereby existing food safety management schemes are compared to the guidance document requirements. Initiative gfsi announced the publication of its 7th version of the industry acclaimed gfsi benchmarking requirements, previously known as the gfsi guidance document. This collection of documents tailored for food safety certification programmes. The relevant code version number is identified in the document header. Document, continuing an iterative process that started in 2001. Assessor an auditor as defined in these general guidelines appointed by the assessment body, who is assigned to perform alone or as part of a team, a gfsi global markets programme basic level or intermediate level assessment. Gfsi benchmarked certifications while it is widely recognized that a certification benchmarked to the global food safety initiative gfsi is a solid mechanism to assess compliance with most of the prescriptive requirements of the us food safety modernization act fsma, it is also recognized that, at the time of writing. Fssc 22000 food safety systems certification scheme food products. Some requirements may be surprising or lead to audit nonconformances but the basic principles are not new. 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. The new edition is now principally covered in seven sqf codes as listed below. Gfsi guidance document version 5 gfsi has 3 key rules affecting typical us audits 1 ownership audit standard must be public for anyone to.
The gfsi guidance document was developed for guidance and to set commonly agreed criteria as a framework to which foodsafetyrelated schemes can be benchmarked. A copy of the guidance document global standard for food safety issue 6. Download gfsi guidance document sixth edition version 6. However, after the application for benchmarking gfsi published an updated version of the benchmarking requirements version 7. With a fresh new look and streamlined benchmarking process, version 7. Other recognized certification schemes include fssc 22000 and sqf. Advisory council a body of experts composed of academics, nongovernment organization members and government.
However, it is at the discretion of individual food businesses as to which gfsi. For the standard to maintain its benchmarked status, it is important that the standard completely meets the gfsi document and it is therefore necessary to introduce 1. News release primusgfs rebenchmarked to gfsi guidance document 6th edition february 24, 2014 azzule systems, headquartered in santa maria, california is pleased to announce that effective on february 20th the primusgfs standard v2. It encompasses a range of potential threats from relatively common tamper hoaxes to less probable terrorist attacks. Document your target completion date and target dates for your certification audits. The consumer is transforming food safety through choice and data. Sqf in edition 8 now requires food fraud to be considered for the site 2. For a scheme to be recognised by gfsi, they themselves have to meet the requirements or rules that have been documented within the gfsi guidance document.
Last week on may 9, 2018, the global food safety initiative gfsi published a food fraud technical document titled tackling food fraud through food safety management systems, which outlines the new compliance requirements. Traditionally, there have been a number of differences between the european and u. The global food safety initiative gfsi guidance document. Review of gfsi food fraud technical document, may 2018. Lone jespersen, principal, cultivate laura nelson, vp of food safety alliances, alchemy andrew clarke, senior manager of food auditing, subway andrew clarke. Gfsi does not certify organizations, but has determined which food safety certifications it accepts or recognizes. The pas 223 iso 22000 combination alone does not meet the gfsi requirements1. Gfsi benchmarks existing food standards against food safety criteria, and also looks to develop mechanisms to exchange information in the supply chain, to. Initiative gfsi announced the publication of its 7th version of the industryacclaimed gfsi benchmarking requirements, previously known as the gfsi guidance document. General guidance for developing, documenting, implementing. The gfsi maintains a scheme to benchmark food safety standards. Module 2, module 11, and module 11 guidance document. Since its inception in 2000, gfsi has relentlessly evolved to. And, what changes will most notably improve currently benchmarked schemes.
In a recent silliker gmp food safety audit, april 9, we received a 98. Catch up time as gfsi release gfsi benchmarking requirements. Challenges identified with food fraud implementation. Additionally, a guidance document for the prerequisite program good manufacturing practices that helps control the condition of the facilities, equipment, personnel, recall and traceability is being updated to provide recommended controls that include acceptable limits, monitoring, deviation, verification procedures and records keeping. This benchmarking model is based on the gfsi guidance document. The gfsi benchmarking requirements gfsi guidance document version 7 has been published as a series of documents including.