GFSI has just released a new benchmarking requirements version that was developed for food safety certification schemes. Following stakeholder input, Version 7.1 intends to reflect changes happening in the market. The new version includes the addition of clauses for each scope under Food Safety Management requirements, including purchasing from non-approved suppliers and compliance with food safety legislation.

The previous version, Version 7, was released in February and introduced requirements to combat food fraud, incorporate unannounced audits, and increase transparency in the benchmarking process. It also included a new scope of supply chain food brokers and agents.