Standards and Certifications (Part 2 of 2): Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

Abstract

This chapter presents the GFSI food fraud compliance requirements that build on the basics presented in other chapters. This more detailed chapter includes the assessments, prevention strategies, and the overall scope of the certification. The GFSI requirements build ISO 22000 Food Safety Management and require a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). GFSI is a benchmark that is endorsed by food safety standards such as FSSC 22000, SQF, BRC, and IFS, and others. As of January 2018, the GFSI requirement now includes specific and separate activities to address food safety, food defense, and food fraud. These requirements are an essential consideration for food fraud prevention.