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GFSI Benchmarking Explained – English

GFSI Benchmarking Explained – English

FOOD SAFETY TALK – The Podcast for Professionals in the Food Supply Chain vor 7 Monaten

Inside the Global Food Safety Initiative with Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson

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In this episode of Food Safety Talk, host Aris Mars sits down with
Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson, Interim Director of the Global Food Safety
Initiative (GFSI) at the Consumer Goods Forum. Elizabeth shares
insights into GFSI's mission to improve food safety across the
global supply chain through benchmarking certification programs.
Learn about the latest updates to the GFSI Benchmarking
Requirements Version 2024, including alignment with international
Codex standards, enhanced food safety culture requirements, and the
new technical advisory notes released in November 2025. Elizabeth
also explains the comprehensive benchmarking process, from
developing requirements through multi-stakeholder working groups to
recognizing certification schemes. Discover how GFSI reduces audit
fatigue, builds trust between companies, and ensures consistent
food safety standards worldwide. Plus, get a preview of the
upcoming GFSI Conference in Vancouver (March 24-26, 2026) and hear
about GFSI's strategic priorities for the future.