PrimusGFS v3.2 Available Now
Azzule Systems has made its new version of PrimusGFS – v3.2 – available to auditees now, and will be the mandatory version for audits scheduled beginning March 1, 2022. Version 3.2 brings updates to address: the GFSI V2020.1 benchmarking requirements, stakeholder
PrimusGFS v3.2 Undergoing Benchmarking by GFSI
The new version of PrimusGFS: v3.2 passed its first hurdle in November when the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) accepted its application for benchmarking. The audit must now go through a series of other steps en route to benchmarking: Desktop
Azzule Invites Stakeholder Consultation of Updated Version of PrimusGFS Standard
(Ver en Español) Azzule Systems is inviting users and supporters to participate in a stakeholder review of an updated PrimusGFS Standard. In an effort to align PrimusGFS with the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI’s) February V2020 Guidance Document, we plan to
Get Ready for a New Version of PrimusGFS
It’s that time again! With the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI) recent publication of their new 2020.1 Benchmarking Requirements, and Azzule will soon release its draft of PrimusGFS v4.0 to its stakeholders (i.e. retailers, food service, restaurant growers, shippers, handlers, consultants,
Azzule Releases PrimusGFS Mushroom Guidance
Azzule is proud to announce that it has updated its Interpretation Guidelines to include guidance on mushroom production. Because of the unique nature of mushroom growing, the Interpretation Guidelines have been extended to include specific guidance for mushroom growers. The guidance
Malena Produce and International Greenhouse Produce Pilot Sustainability Standard
The Sustainability Standard is a third-party certification for all field, greenhouse and facility operations. The standard documents and reports sustainability performance to buyers and others in the supply chain. The standard recognizes best practices and sustainability indicators such as: soil health,
Fully Remote Audits Available with the Primus Standard Audit
With GFSI currently not allowing GFSI-recognized certification programs to implement fully remote audits, we are aware some clients’ certifications will be expiring. Even with audit extensions, CBs have been unable to conduct business as usual due to travel restrictions and
Mr. Lucky Participates in Pilot of Azzule’s PrimusGFS McDonald’s Addendum
In partnership with McDonald’s Global Quality Systems – Food Safety Agricultural Products, Azzule Systems has been conducting a leafy green pilot program for its Good Agricultural Practices addendum, which is to be used in conjunction with PrimusGFS. The addendum was
How is PrimusGFS Adapting to “Social Distancing” Measures?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the new era of “social distancing” have changed virtually everything about how we conduct both daily life and business. Now “social distancing” is at the forefront of the food industry’s collective consciousness, and people must obey
PrimusGFS Temporary Extension Guidance
We are providing an update to the PrimusGFS certificate extension policy that supersedes what we shared on March 16th, 2020. This change is due to GFSI’s public position (found here). Like other GFSI certification program owners, we
Impact of COVID-19 – Primus Group Communication Update
Dear Valued Clients, We wanted to keep you updated about the functioning of Primus Group companies in the wake of the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 illnesses. We are open for business and personnel from PrimusLabs, PrimusGFS, Azzule, and
Impact of COVID-19 – PrimusGFS Communication
We've issued important communication for certification bodies and operations being affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). We know and understand that the situation is extremely fluid, and changes to our existing policies and practices may be undertaken as soon as