CGCSA GFSI GMP General Guidelines
CGCSA GFSI GMP General Guidelines
CGCSA GFSI GMP General Guidelines
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Food Safety Scheme A systematic plan, which has been developed, implemented and maintained for the scope of food
safety. This shall consist of a standard and a food safety system in relation to specified processes
or a food safety service to which the same particular plan applies. The food safety scheme should
contain at least the following items:
► a standard
► clearly defined scope
► a food safety system
Food Safety Standard A series of defined requirements developed to ensure the safety of food when effectively
implemented.
Food Supply Chain A defined sequence of activities in relation to the provision of food from primary production to
consumption. In relation to GFSI this involves activities associated with the Food Industries.
HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - A system which identifies, evaluates controls and monitors
hazards relating to food safety.
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Reduce food safety risks by delivering equivalence and convergence between effective food safety management systems, as outlined in the GFSI
Guidance document
Manage cost in the global food system by eliminating redundancy and improving operational efficiency
Develop competencies and capacity building in food safety to create consistent and effective global food systems
Provide a unique international stakeholder platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and networking
This Programme has been developed to guide food suppliers in South African through the GFSI Global Markets Programme. It should be applied as an indicative
user guide in relation to the following four key phases of the GFSI Global Markets Programme:
Phase 1 - Self- Assessment: A self-assessment by the company against t h e B a s i c L e v e l and/or Intermediate Level Checklist to allow the company to
decide its status level or as prescribed and/or accepted by the Retailer/Wholesaler or client to the company. Subject to the outcome of the self-
assessment, the company should pass to either, phase 2 (Basic Level Assessment), phase 3 (Intermediate Level Assessment), or phase 4 (certification against
a GFSI recognised scheme).
Phase 2 - Assessment with an Assessment Provider: Basic Level: An unaccredited assessment of a supplier is carried out against the requirements specified in
the Basic Level Checklist and Guidance Document. The technical requirements at this level are comprised of 35% of the key elements of the GFSI Guidance
Document, which include Food Safety Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices and Control of Food Hazards.
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Phase 4 - Certification against a GFSI recognized scheme: The official accredited certification against one of the GFSI recognized schemes. Information can be
found at www.mygfsi.com
SCOPE
The CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme provides guidance to Suppliers and Assessment Providers regarding the requirements and key elements for the
production of safe food or for service provision in relation to food safety.
The scope includes:
a) All Food, liquor and Pet Food Categories not listed below
b) Red Meat and Game Abattoir and/or processing and/or deboning
c) Poultry Abattoir and/or processing and/or deboning
d) Ostrich Abattoir and/or processing and/or deboning
e) Primary animal production
f) Produce packed in field
g) Produce, grower & pack house (no processing)
h) Produce, grower & pack house (processing)
i) Produce: pack house only (no growing and no processing)
j) Produce: pack house (no growing, but processing)
k) Milk sheds
l) Dairy
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme assessments incorporate GFSI Global Markets Programme Basic Level and Intermediate Level Assessment food
safety requirements.
It is recommended that the following relevant documents are considered and applied by the supplier when implementing the programme:
1. All Acts and Regulations pertaining to the type of food products produced, processed and/or manufactured.
2. All applicable Compulsory Specifications.
3. All food related National and/or International Standards, i.e.:
a) SANS 241-2, SANS 241-1: 1 Drinking water Part 1: Microbiological, physical, aesthetic and chemical determinants and SANS 241-2: Drinking water Part
2: Application of SANS 241-1.
b) SANS 10049 - Food safety management — Requirements for prerequisite programmes (PRPs).
c) SANS 10330 - Requirements for a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system (Intermediate Level).
d) ISO 22000 –Food Safety Management System
e) Relevant parts of ISO /TS 22002 standards
f) SANS 289 – Labelling requirements for pre-packed products.
g) PAS 96 of 2010 Defending Food and Drink.
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Suppliers can apply for assessment under the following options as agreed with their clients:
Category Assessment Document Links to Documents
All Food, liquor and Pet Food Categories not listed below Basic Level Assessment www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
Intermediate Level Assessment
Integrated Production of Wine (IPW audit) http://www.ipw.co.za
Basic and IPW / Intermediate and IPW for wine
cellars.
Red Meat and Game Abattoir and/or processing and/or Basic Level Assessment and HAS www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
deboning Intermediate Level Assessment and HAS www.daff.gov.za
Poultry Abattoir and/or processing and/or deboning Basic Level Assessment and HAS www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
Intermediate Level Assessment and HAS www.daff.gov.za
Ostrich Abattoir and/or processing and/or deboning Basic Level Assessment and HAS www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
Intermediate Level Assessment and HAS www.daff.gov.za
Primary animal production SA Livestock G.A.P www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
http://www.salivestockgap.com
Produce packed in field Local G.A.P. (Foundation Level/Intermediate www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
Level) https://www.globalgap.org
Produce, grower & pack house (no processing) Local G.A.P. (Foundation Level/Intermediate www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
Level) and add on GMPs https://www.globalgap.org
Produce, grower & pack house - processing Local G.A.P. (Foundation Level/Intermediate www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi
Level ) and Intermediate Level Assessment https://www.globalgap.org
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Organic certified suppliers must comply with the above requirements in addition to organic certification.
All other certified schemes (i.e. registered with DAFF) must comply with the above requirements.
Any other audit/certification maintained by suppliers must be discussed with their retail clients for acceptance.
The CGCSA is not involved in any assessment, certification or accreditation activities.
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ASSESSMENT PROVIDERS
Only accredited Certification Bodies can conduct assessments against the GFSI Basic and Intermediate Level Checklist as Assessment Providers
for the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme. The accreditation can be by any of the members of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
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APs Conduct GFSI Global Markets Programme Basic Level and Intermediate Level assessments for the purposes of the CGCSA-
GFSI Global Markets Programme
Ensure sector-specific assessor competency and monitoring through assessor calibration sessions for the consistent
application of decision making criteria, conformance, major, minor or critical findings.
Ensure retailer/client rules are adhered to. The company rules are obtained from the respective retailer/client.
Training Provider Conduct training for mentors/consultants, assessors and suppliers
Mentors / Mentor/Consult / assist suppliers with implementation of the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme
Consultants
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Phase 1: Self-Assessment
1. Download relevant Company 1. All the necessary information on the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets
documentation Assessment Program is available and can be downloaded free of
charge from www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi .
2. Scope: Manufacturing and storage of processed foods and
preparation of primary products (excluding wholesale, distribution
and storage outside of direct responsibility and control of the
company and agriculture). Scope extensions will, where appropriate,
be made available on www.cgcsa.co.za/fsi.
3. It is up to the company to decide at which assessment level they will
start or as prescribed by the registered client:
Phase 1 Self-Assessment
Phase 2 Basic Level Assessment
Phase 3 Intermediate Level Assessment
Phase 4 Certification against a GFSI recognized schemes
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4. Schedule assessment with Company and 1. To ensure the integrity of the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets
Assessment Provider Retail/Industry/Food Programme, an Assessment Provider conducting assessments against
Service the GFSI Global Markets Programme Basic Level Checklist must be an
accredited Certification Body.
2. Companies may appoint any accredited Certification Body as an
Assessment Provider.
3. The Assessment Provider shall be responsible for providing the
necessary documents in order to conduct the assessment.
4. The GFSI Basic Level Checklist and CGCSA-GFSI User Guidelines are
available on the CGCSA-FSI website at……..
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5. Assessment Basic Level Assessment Provider 1. The Assessment Provider will carry out an unaccredited assessment
(Unaccredited) against the GFSI Basic Level Checklist. The duration of the
assessment depends on the nature and complexity of the company
and typically takes 1 - 2 days (including reporting).
2. The Assessor will assess conformance with the requirements of
Basic Level. The company shall demonstrate full conformance to a
requirement in order for the Assessor to mark the requirement as
meeting requirements. All requirements shall apply and be
assessed. Where exemptions are made, these need to be justified
by a risk assessment.
Process Step Step Description Responsibility Information to the Process Steps
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7. Assessment Provider provides Assessment 1. The GFSI Global Markets Programme Checklist serves as an
report to company and company Provider/Company assessment report
implements actions 2. If the company is successful, a letter of conformance may be issued
by the Service Provider.
3. The company should implement corrective action and make
provision to progress to the next level, in accordance with the
retailer/client business rules.
Phase 3: Assessment with Assessment Provider: Intermediate Level
8. Schedule Assessment with Company and 1. To ensure the integrity of the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets
Assessment Provider Retail/Industry/Food Programme, an Assessment Provider conducting assessments
Service against the GFSI Global Markets Programme Intermediate Level
Checklist must be an accredited Certification Body.
2. The Assessment Provider shall be responsible for providing the
necessary documents in order to conduct the assessment.
3. The GFSI Intermediate Level Checklist and CGCSA-GFSI User
Guidelines are available on the CGCSA-FSI website.
Process Step Step Description Responsibility Information to the Process Steps
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The company would need to refer to the retailer/client business rules for the requirement to be certified against GFSI recognized schemes.
Process Step Step Description Responsibility Information to the Process Steps
12. Select one of the GFSI recognized Company The company shall select one of the GFSI recognized schemes. The
schemes recognized schemes can be found on www.mygfsi.com
13. Operational Pre-assessment Company This is a voluntary step where the company may wish to approach a
Certification Body or service provider to undertake a pre-assessment
evaluation against one of the GFSI recognized schemes.
14. Schedule Certification Audit with Company/Certification The company should select a Certification Body approved by the selected
Certification Body Body GFSI recognized scheme owner.
The company shall have a formal agreement with the Certification Body,
which specifies operating terms and conditions. The company should
agree to the scope of certification.
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1. Phase 1 marks the launch of the GFSI Global Markets Programme Basic and Intermediate Level Checklist as well as the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets
Programme User Guidelines for application within South African by companies supplying food to participating retailers.
2. Phase 2 will mark the launch of the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme Central Assessment Management System (CAMS), which is the database
that will host all information relating to the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme.
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comply with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”)
promptly comply with all reasonable directions given by CGCSA and/or the appointed service provider;
promptly comply to the CGCSA terms and conditions so far as it is relevant to the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme;
o infringes CGCSA and/or the particular Initiative’s Intellectual Property, or any third parties’ intellectual property rights;
o damages the CGCSA and/or all stakeholders involved in the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme;
not interfere with the normal operation of the CGCSA-GFSI Global Markets Programme.
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In particular, the information in this document and on the CGCSA and FSI websites in relation to the Global Markets Capacity Building Programme is provided
for general information purposes only, with the goal of seeking to increase the food safety skills of companies throughout the food value chain and while the
CGCSA and FSI undertake to keep the information up to date and correct, it makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, about
the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics
contained on the website for any purpose.
The information provided in this document and on the CGCSA and FSI websites should not be used as a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice in relation
to conformance with the relevant legal Food Safety requirements in your jurisdiction. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your
own risk. In no event will the CGCSA and FSI be liable for any damages, including without limitation damages for pure economic loss or loss of company or
loss of profits or depletion of goodwill or otherwise in each case, whether direct, indirect or consequential, or any claims for consequential compensation
whatsoever (howsoever caused) arising in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise, in
connection with this publication or any information contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of reading this publication or any such
information.
Users of the information in this document and on the CGCSA and FSI websites in relation to the Global Markets Capacity Building Programme shall not imply
or assert any association with, or endorsement by, the CGCSA and FSI or any members or partners without the express written consent of the CGCSA and FSI
and its members or its partners. In particular, the CGCSA and FSI have no control over the nature of assessments carried out in the basis of these documents,
and any of the assessments against any of the requirements set out in these documents does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by the CGCSA
and FSI.
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