The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a private entity that supervises and acknowledges different food safety standards. Certifications under GFSI are globally recognized and frequently regarded as benchmarks for best practices in food safety. GFSI certification guarantees that businesses adhere to stringent international standards, enhancing consumer confidence and enabling access to global markets. There are many GFSI recognized food safety certifications, however most companies aim to achieve one or two that are most relevant to their food processing submarket.
Certifications That Fall Under Global Food Safety Initiative
SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program: The SQF Program is a stringent and reputable food safety and quality initiative acknowledged by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers globally. It offers various certification levels based on the supply chain stage.
BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (BRC): This standard assists food manufacturers in ensuring their products are safe, compliant, and of superior quality. It addresses areas such as food safety management, site standards, product control, and process control.
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000): FSSC 22000 is an extensive certification framework for food safety management systems grounded in existing ISO Standards. Recognized by GFSI, it is utilized by food manufacturers worldwide.
IFS Food (International Featured Standards): This standard is mainly employed to audit food manufacturers concerning food safety and the quality of processes and products. It highlights the significance of senior management responsibility, precise product labeling, and risk analysis.
Meritech's Automated Hygiene Equipment meets or exceeds ALL Global Food Safety Initiative hygiene standards
Meritech's Automated Handwashing Stations and Automated Boot Scrubbers are perfect addition to any facility looking to achieve a GFSI food safety certification. Since 1988, Meritech has carried out over 50 independent studies, demonstrating that their Automated Handwashing Stations and Boot Scrubbers remove over 99.9% of harmful pathogens and allergens, fully complying with all GFSI hygiene standards.
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