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Food Safety Standards - INI

Food safety standards are international management systems designed to ensure safety throughout the entire food supply chain. Various standards exist including ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF, and GLOBALG.A.P., each contributing to safety assurance in food manufacturing, processing, distribution, and retail. These standards are recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and are widely adopted worldwide.

food safety ISO 22000 HACCP FSSC 22000 BRCGS SQF GLOBALG.A.P. GFSI food hygiene quality management 
[item.iso-22000]
code=ISO-22000
slug=iso-22000
name=ISO 22000
description=International standard for food safety management systems.
category=ISO Standard
currentVersion=2018
issuingBody=International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

[item.haccp]
code=HACCP
slug=haccp
name=HACCP
description=Food safety management methodology using Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
category=Management Methodology
currentVersion=Codex 2020
issuingBody=FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission

[item.fssc-22000]
code=FSSC-22000
slug=fssc-22000
name=FSSC 22000
description=GFSI-recognized food safety system certification scheme.
category=Certification Scheme
currentVersion=Version 6 (2023)
issuingBody=Foundation FSSC

[item.brcgs]
code=BRCGS
slug=brcgs
name=BRCGS
description=British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety.
category=Industry Standard
currentVersion=Issue 9 (2022)
issuingBody=British Retail Consortium

[item.sqf]
code=SQF
slug=sqf
name=SQF
description=Safe Quality Food certification program.
category=Certification Program
currentVersion=Edition 9
issuingBody=Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI)

[item.globalgap]
code=GLOBALG.A.P.
slug=globalgap
name=GLOBALG.A.P.
description=International standard for Good Agricultural Practices.
category=Agricultural Standard
currentVersion=IFA v6
issuingBody=FoodPlus GmbH

[item.ifs]
code=IFS
slug=ifs
name=IFS
description=International Featured Standard (German-French led).
category=Industry Standard
currentVersion=IFS Food v8
issuingBody=IFS Management GmbH

[item.gmp]
code=GMP
slug=gmp
name=GMP
description=Good Manufacturing Practice standard.
category=Prerequisite Program
currentVersion=Various
issuingBody=National regulatory authorities and industry bodies