Page 8 - Getting Started

Preface

It is no surprise to anyone that the safety and
security of food are growing concerns. With the
increasing globalization of the food supply and
increase in food recalls, retailers and consumers are
demanding stricter guidelines for food safety.
Federal regulators admit they need help and are
looking to food safety management systems to
strengthen the safety of the food chain.

There is no doubt that certification is here to stay
as proven by the fact that the largest retailers,
manufacturers, and worldwide companies are
already mandating their suppliers be certified to
one of the food safety management systems
approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative
(GFSI). There is no better time than now to become
educated on certification and learn what impact it is
going to have on the global food chain.

Are you wondering what a food safety
management system is and what it means to
businesses within the food industry? Or why federal
agencies such as the FDA and USDA are looking
to internationally accepted food standards to help
ensure foods in the food chain do not cause adverse
effects for humans? What is a standard, what is
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