--- title: Blog | General Automation | Product Inspection | PLAN Automation | GFSI Audits description: GFSI Audits | The PLAN Automation Blog provides detailed information regarding general automation and product inspection technologies and industry related news. --- - [![flag-am-can-1](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/flag-am-can-1.jpg?width=55&name=flag-am-can-1.jpg "flag-am-can-1")](https://www.planautomation.com/) - [![French](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/hub/20929/file-507216172.jpg)](https://www.planautomation.com/fr/accueil/) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cobrandlogo.png?width=946&height=150&name=cobrandlogo.png)](https://www.planautomation.com)   # Plan Automation Technology Blog ## [Minimizing Food Safety Risks for GFSI Certifications](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/minimizing-food-safety-risks-for-gfsi-certifications) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Tue, Sep 20, 2016 @ 10:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hubfs/Images/Food_Safety_Expert_Inspecting_Meat.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/minimizing-food-safety-risks-for-gfsi-certifications) Earning a [Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/performing-food-safety-management-gap-analysis-for-gfsi-certification) is a major milestone for any company in the food industry. Meeting the rigorous safety standard isn’t always easy, but the rewards are often well worth the effort. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/minimizing-food-safety-risks-for-gfsi-certifications) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/minimizing-food-safety-risks-for-gfsi-certifications#comments-listing) Topics: [Product Safety](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/product-safety), [Food Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/food-inspection), [GFSI Audits](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/gfsi-audits) ## [Is Your Business Ready for a GFSI Food Safety Audit?](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/is-your-business-gfsi-audit-ready) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Tue, Sep 13, 2016 @ 10:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hubfs/Fotolia_118132341_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/is-your-business-gfsi-audit-ready) The Global Food Safety Initiative, or GFSI, imposes some strict compliance standards on companies wishing to be GFSI-certified. A GFSI certification helps businesses prove that their food meets incredibly tough standards for safety and quality, opening new business opportunities and increasing consumer confidence. The question is, “Is your business ready for a GFSI audit?” [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/is-your-business-gfsi-audit-ready) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/is-your-business-gfsi-audit-ready#comments-listing) Topics: [GFSI Audits](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/gfsi-audits) ## [Performing Food Safety Management Gap Analysis for GFSI Certification](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/performing-food-safety-management-gap-analysis-for-gfsi-certification) Posted by [Mat Bedard](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/mat-bedard) on Tue, Sep 6, 2016 @ 10:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hubfs/Images/Food_Safety_word_Cloud.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/performing-food-safety-management-gap-analysis-for-gfsi-certification) Meeting the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI’s) optional certification can be very demanding. However, qualifying for GFSI certification can provide numerous benefits for businesses in the food industry, including: [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/performing-food-safety-management-gap-analysis-for-gfsi-certification) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/performing-food-safety-management-gap-analysis-for-gfsi-certification#comments-listing) Topics: [X-Ray Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/x-ray-inspection), [Food Safety and Quality Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/food-safety-and-quality-inspection), [GFSI Audits](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/gfsi-audits) ## [6 Metal Detector Requirements for GFSI Audits](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105899/6-Metal-Detector-Requirements-for-GFSI-Audits) Posted by [JP Perreault](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/jp-perreault) on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 @ 08:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-618719633-jpg/images/stealth-gravity-rt-reflection.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105899/6-Metal-Detector-Requirements-for-GFSI-Audits) Preparing for a safety and performance audit requires preparation, thorough documentation and testing on behalf of manufacturers. In compliance with the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI) new production standards, it is important that manufacturers know and anticipate machine and system requirements prior to auditing, as this can save precious company time and resources, and limit instances of nonconformance with the audit review. [Read More](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105899/6-Metal-Detector-Requirements-for-GFSI-Audits) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105899/6-Metal-Detector-Requirements-for-GFSI-Audits#comments-listing) Topics: [Metal Detection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/metal-detection), [Product Inspection](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/product-inspection), [Fortress Technology](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/fortress-technology), [Metal Detection Technology](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/metal-detection-technology), [Metal Detectors](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/metal-detectors), [GFSI Audits](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/topic/gfsi-audits) ## [3 Types of Metal Detection Applications for GFSI Audits](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105897/3-Types-of-Metal-Detection-Applications-for-GFSI-Audits) Posted by [JP Perreault](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/author/jp-perreault) on Mon, Apr 21, 2014 @ 08:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.planautomation.com/hs-fs/file-621325051-jpg/images/stealthbbk-rt-reflection.jpg) ](https://www.planautomation.com/blog/bid/105897/3-Types-of-Metal-Detection-Applications-for-GFSI-Audits) Modern industrial metal detectors have been described as some of the lesser successful machines in auditing tests and examinations, with up to 75% of audits reportedly encountering some type of non-conformance; however, manufacturers can keep their companies out of this statistic by incorporating proper operator training and accurate record keeping. Effective and standardized testing procedures, and the knowledge of how the three metal detection applications function with regard these procedures, can greatly ease the stresses of the auditing process. 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