Meeting the requirements of US retailers – an introduction to SQF, BRC and IFS

Many US retailers require their suppliers to implement one of the GFSI standards to ensure the safety and integrity of their supply chain. But who is GFSI? What are the GFSI standards? Which one is right for your business? How do you go about implementing a GFSI standard? What do you need to do?

This series of one-day workshops are designed to introduce you to the GFSI standards – SQF, BRC, and IFS - so that you can make an informed choice about which one is right for your business and how to source the information and knowledge necessary to successfully implement it.

Locations and dates

The workshops will be from 9.00am – 5.00pm.

Chicago IL August 11 2009

Content

• The increase in retailer branded products
• The structure of the food supply chain
• What are CIES and the Global Food Safety Initiative?
• Accredited and certified standards
• Explaining SQF 2000 and SQF 1000
• Explaining the British Retail Consortium (BRC) food standard
• Explaining the International Food Standard (IFS)
• Comparing the three GFSI standards
• Meeting retailer requirements
• Making the choice – which one best fits your business needs?

What’s included with the fee?

Course notes, AFS certificate of attendance, and lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

Business owners, senior production and technical managers, and food industry professionals involved in the planning and development of retailer supplier programs.

Price: $295.00

For more information contact the AFS Training Coordinator by
email: training@advancingfoodsafety.com phone: 1888 312 2909