Retailers Preferred Standards
North American Retailer GFSI Standards & Requirements
Our team has extensive experience supporting suppliers to meet the specific food safety standards required by major North American retailers. Here is a comprehensive list of top retailers and their preferred GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards:
Walmart
Requires comprehensive food safety management systems, rigorous supplier audits, traceability systems, and strict controls for allergen management, sanitation, and traceability.
To legally sell food and beverage products in the Walmart, your facility must be properly licensed and registered with the appropriate regulatory authority, typically the FDA for most products, or USDA-FSIS for meat, poultry, and certain egg products.
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRCGS
- IFS
- FSSC 22000
Amazon
Emphasizes supplier certification, product traceability, allergen controls, and traceability systems capable of rapid recall response. Focus on packaging integrity and product purity.
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Implements supplier validation audits, product safety verification, detailed labeling including lot coding, and strict supplier approval processes aligned with their internal standards.
Costco
GFSI Standards
- Costco Standard
- SQF
- BRC
Kroger
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
- IFS
Requires risk assessment across supply chain, comprehensive sanitation programs, allergen controls, and supplier certification documentation complying with IFS (International Food Standard).
Target
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
- IFS
Demands standardized Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), regular supplier audits, and strict control of foreign material, allergens, and sanitation practices.
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Prioritizes allergen management, labeling compliance, applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and product integrity during transportation.
Walgreens
Albertsons
Aldi
Publix Super Markets
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Requires active supplier management, robust pest control programs, and detailed documentation for all handling and processing steps.
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Focus on hazard analysis, allergen control, batch traceability, and sanitation standards for private label items.
Ensures active quality assurance systems, detailed sanitation, and pest control protocols, along with supplier approval and ongoing monitoring.
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Emphasizes HACCP implementation, supplier verification, allergen management, and cleanliness standards.
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Meijer
GFSI Standards
- SQF
- BRC
Trader Joe's
Prioritizes high-quality ingredients, allergen controls, batch traceability, and internal quality audits.
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