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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 32 MIN

GFSI Benchmarking Explained – English

from FOOD SAFETY TALK – The Podcast for Professionals in the Food Supply Chain · host TÜV NORD Food & Agriculture, Iris Maaß

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.

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.

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