Which Food Safety Standard Do I Need?
Answer a few short questions about your market, buyers and sector. We will show you which food safety standards are likely to fit, why, and whether each one is GFSI recognized.
How It Works
- Tell us where you sell and what your site does.
- Tell us about your buyers and what you already have.
- See your shortlist, why each standard fits and its GFSI status.
Your Suggested Standards
GFSI status checked against the GFSI recognized programs list and programs undergoing benchmarking, accessed 16 Oct 2026 (live official list).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Primority Certify My Business?
No. Primority supports compliance. Certification is issued only by accredited certification bodies. Primority software helps you prepare for audits and stay audit ready all year.
What Does GFSI Recognized Mean?
It means the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has benchmarked the scheme against its requirements. We check each status against the official GFSI list of recognized programs and show the date we last checked.
Is ISO 22000 GFSI Recognized?
Not on its own. FSSC 22000, which builds on ISO 22000, is GFSI recognized.
Is SALSA Enough for Major Retailers?
Usually not. SALSA is designed for smaller UK and Irish producers, while major retailers usually ask for a GFSI recognized certificate such as BRCGS Food Safety. Always check with your buyer.
Can I Hold More Than One Standard?
Yes. Many businesses hold two or more to meet the needs of different buyers. Your buyers decide which certificates they accept.
How Accurate Are the Recommendations?
They are a guide, based on common buyer requirements and official scheme scopes. Confirm with your customers and an accredited certification body before you commit.
Ready to Manage Your Standard in Primority?
Primority supports BRCGS, SQF, FSSC and retailer standards, so you can manage audits, documents and corrective actions for your chosen standard in one place.