Accredited third party_certification_and_food_safety_management_...

Accredited third party_certification_and_food_safety_management_...

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  Accredited Third PartyCertification and Food Safety Management Systems Jill Hollingsworth, DVM Group Vice President Food Marketing Institute
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  Food Marketing Institute •Non-profit trade association conducting programs in research, education, food safety, industry relations and public affairs • 1,500 Members • Food Retailers and Wholesalers • 3/4 of all food retail store sales in the US • International: 200 companies in 60 countries
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  Overview – IndustryApproach New model for food safety compliance Accredited Third-Party Certification Global Food Safety Initiative Developing trust • Consumers • Government
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  Third Party Auditing Company SupplierSupplier Supplier Supplier The Old Audit Framework Audits the Supplier Audit Checklist
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  Old System Audits& Standards Customer Customer Customer Customer Customer Customer Customer Customer Std A cert Std B cert Std C cert Std D cert Std E cert Std F cert Std G cert Std H cert Audit Company a Audit Company b Audit Company c Audit Company d Audit Company e A wide array of audits Food Safety Audits
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  A New Approachto Improving Food Safety Compliance Standards Auditing Certification Accreditation
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  Global Food SafetyInitiative (GFSI) Food retailers from around the world agreed to a common goal and strategy. The Goal: Continuous improvement in food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers The Strategy: GFSI launched in 2000 GFSI is managed by CIES – The Food Business Forum an international organization of food businesses
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  GFSI Guidance Document Standard= Key Elements HACCP-Based Standards Food Safety Management System Best Practices Regulatory requirements Operation of certification process Accreditation Certification Auditing
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  Accredited 3rd PartyCertification Proven concept in many industries, including food Widely practiced outside of North America Checks and balances are employed at all steps in the process Strong verification and results-based procedures Assessment vs. Inspection
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  Accredited 3rd PartyCertification International Accreditation Forum (IAF) peer reviews the accreditation bodies Accreditation Bodies “accredit” certification bodies Certification Bodies “certificate” (audit) suppliers Certification Bodies are 3rd party auditing companies that must comply with a higher standard
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  Accredited Certification Body(CB) Operational Infrastructure (Organization, Processes, Finance & Review processes) Sustainable and compliant procedures & practices Ability to meet international standards License from the Standard Owner Impartiality No Conflict of Interest
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  CB – HigherLevel of Auditing Clear, measurable assessments Qualified auditors Assess to the standard, irrespective of the country where the audit is conducted CB determines certification status (not the auditor) Competence reviews of auditors and CB staff by AB
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  Insuring Auditor Competency AccreditationBody reviews the auditor calibration processes Accreditation Body conducts shadow audits of the auditors Auditor demonstration of knowledge in food safety, HAACP & regulatory requirements for importing and exporting countries Each auditor must maintain category specific competency
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  Summary: Advantages ofA3PC Well-defined, measurable HACCP-based standards Assessment of competent application of food safety management systems Require compliance with regulatory requirements of exporting and importing countries Checks and balances at all steps in the process Risk classifications of non-conformities Strong corrective action resolution On-going recertification (12 month minimum) Competent auditors Stakeholder confidence throughout the food chain
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  Third Party Auditing Company SupplierSupplier Supplier Supplier The Old Audit Framework Audits the Supplier Audit Checklist
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  Audits the Supplier AccreditationBodies ISO/IEC 17011 Certification Bodies ISO/IEC Guide 65 Criteria for Certification Bodies International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Comprised of National Accreditation Bodies Accredits the Certification Body (CB) Including Witness Audits of Auditor Activity Peer Review by Sister Accreditation Body Supplier Supplier Supplier Supplier Accredited Certification GFSI Recognized Standards SQF 1000 & 2000 IFS, BRC, Dutch HACCP
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  GFSI Recognition Evaluate existingfood safety standards (scheme) and recognize those programs that are equivalent to the GFSI Guidance Document. Consistency, reliability and efficiency throughout the food supply chain through the common acceptance of GFSI recognized standards around the world.
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  GFSI Recognition Safe QualityFood (SQF) SQF 2000 – for manufactured products SQF 1000 – for primary (farm) production International Food Standard (IFS) British Retail Consortium (BRC) Dutch HACCP
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  Success & Opportunities Moreand more retail companies are requesting suppliers to be certified to a GFSI standard Food service industry has joined with supermarkets in acceptance of GFSI Over 30,000 certificates issued by GFSI recognized programs in 2007 Retailers and suppliers are using Accredited Certification to demonstrate integrity & confidence A3PC is not a replacement or substitute for government oversight