15 Questions
What is the main objective of the Global Food Safety Initiative?
To improve food safety management systems
When was GFSI launched?
May 2000
What is the vision for the Global Food Safety Initiative?
To drive continuous improvement in food safety schemes
How many countries have more than 150 members of GFSI?
> 150 countries
What is the mission of the Global Food Safety Initiative?
Continuous improvement in food safety management systems
Who coordinates the Global Food Safety Initiative?
The Consumer Goods Forum
Which of the following accurately describes the process of benchmarking in the context of food safety schemes?
A comparison of a food safety scheme to the GFSI Guidance Document to determine equivalence
Which organization is responsible for accepting applications for the benchmarking process?
GFSI
What is the role of a certification body in the context of food safety schemes?
Issuing certification to the facility after carrying out the audit
What is a requirement for becoming a certified auditor in the context of food safety schemes?
Product specific competency and completion of an SQF training course
Which of the following is true about GFSI and its stance on recognizing food safety schemes?
GFSI accepts any application for the benchmarking process, if the scheme owner believes they meet the requirements of the GFSI Guidance Document
What do benchmarked schemes in terms of primary production include?
Global GAP (Aquaculture and Livestock IFA V3.0) and PrimusGFS
What is the responsibility of a certification body in relation to food safety management schemes?
Issuing certification to the facility after carrying out an audit
What is GFSI's approach towards benchmarking requirements?
"As long as benchmarking requirements are in place, the scheme owner can add audit requirements, training requirements, fees, etc."
"Which of the following is true regarding GFSI schemes owned by auditing companies?"
"No GFSI schemes are owned by auditing companies"
Learn about the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) launched in 2000 to enhance food safety, ensure consumer protection, and strengthen consumer confidence. Understand its coordination by the Consumer Goods Forum and its impact on over 150 countries.
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