Powered by The Consumer Goods Forum, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a unique global network collaborating across borders and barriers for: Safe Food for Consumers, Everywhere WHAT WE DO GFSI brings together key actors of the food industry to collaboratively drive continuous improvement in food safety management systems around the world. Capability Building Benchmarking Driving Continuous Improvement Strategic Partnerships Harmonisation Thought Leadership HOW WE WORK GFSI-Recognised Food Safety CPOs Food operators worldwide are streamlining their processes and growing their businesses through certification with GFSI-recognised certification programme owners (CPOs). GFSI spans the entire supply chain in a “farm-tofork” approach. Find the right fit for your activity on our website at http://www.mygfsi.com/certification/ recognised-certification-programmes.html Local, Regional and Global Reach Over 150,000 certificates from GFSI-recognised CPOs have been issued in 162 countries and are increasingly being required as a pre-requisite to doing business. WHO BENEFITS Food safety is a shared responsibility. GFSI brings together a vast global community to collectively address food safety challenges and benefit multiple stakeholder groups. Improved food safety for consumers and heightened confidence in the integrity of the food they feed their families on a daily basis. Benefits for public health and safety. Enhanced food safety management and practices for companies and increased ability to produce safe foods. Streamlined processes and cost reduction for suppliers. Improved trade linkages and facilitated market access for food operators. Improved consumer confidence and decreased product recalls for retailers. Risk reduction and brand value protection for buying companies. Support in compliance and staying ahead of regulations. Facilitated regulatory compliance efforts thanks to industry self-regulation. Advanced science and food safety practices. THE INFLUENCERS LEADING IT GFSI is powered by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a global industry network working to support Better Lives Through Better Business. GFSI is led by a diverse Board of Directors whose members are drawn from major retailers, manufacturers and food service operators. Over 150 companies and organisations have come together to collaborate within 25 GFSI Technical Working Groups. BE PART OF THE FUTURE OF FOOD SAFETY Connect with GFSI to findout how to get involved in driving the future of foodsafety. Attend one of GFSI’s local or global events from best-practice sharing and network with industry peers. mygfsi.com gfsinfo@theconsumergoodsforum.com @myGFSI @myGFSI GFSI
