ISO 22000 vs GFSI (SQF, BRC, IFS, and FSSC 22000): Meeting key Requirements

Why Should You Attend:

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is transforming the US food safety system into one that is based on the prevention of foodborne illnesses. It will be a system in which the food industry systematically puts in place measures proven effective in preventing contamination. Having a GFSI recognized certification can be important to a company that is selling to one of the major retailers and is obliged to comply with FSMA requirements.

The importance of understanding the GFSI requirement is undeniable for suppliers who plan to sell to large retailers. GFSI “benchmarks” food safety standards, assessing them against a set of criteria to ensure the core of the standards are equivalent and certification will be acceptable. The objective is “Once certified, accepted everywhere” eliminating the time expense involved in duplication of audits. Many retailers and food manufacturing companies are requesting that suppliers become certified to a GFSI recognized Standard. It is also important to know which GFSI standard applies to your industry.

It is critical to understand how to select the right standard for your organization Moreover, it is critical to identify the scheme documents that apply to your business.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• FSMA and GSFI
• The key elements of certification
• Which GFSI standard can achieve FSMA effectively
• The importance of ISO 22000 to GSFI certification
• How to choose the appropriate standards
• Review to understand which industry segment is included in the scope of the certification
• The benefits of each certification
• The difference between the requirements and management of the certification program and audits among the various GFSI standards.

Who Will Benefit:

• Food inspectors, food safety and quality consultants, food safety personnel, HACCP personnel, regulatory authorities and personnel, Quality manager, Quality assurance, auditors, General managers, owner of business

Free Materials:

• Reference documents
• Rule documents or guidance
• Checklist
• SOP template
• Easy fill in forms
• Articles

Ben Marandi
President, BSD Group Inc

Ben, owner and Managing Director of BSD Group is a food professional consultant. He has solid understanding of food and beverage industry with good knowledge of food and beverage product development and compliance. He has two main focus for his clients. First to make sure that regulatory compliance for its clients in the North America, European communities, and GCC countries. Secondly, he provides market research for companies planning to export their products to overseas markets. This provides one shop station for clients who plan to go countries with no knowledge of markets, competition and regulations. He understand the importance of regulatory compliance for companies which plan to sell or export their products to these markets. Ben has 20 years of experience in food and beverage industry, with 12 years' international experience as senior advisor to Codex Alimentarius and European Commission. Ben's main expertise is in product development, food laws and food additives regulations, food safety, market research, international trade and nutrition, food law and regulations of Canada, US (FDA , FSMA) , EU and Codex Alimentarius.

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