DNV, AFS, and ASI Sponsor Regional Workshops

on Implementing GFSI Standards

HOUSTON , Oct. 22, 2008 – DNV along with training organization Advancing Food Safety (AFS) and ASI Food Safety Consultants today announce an upcoming series of regional workshops providing comprehensive guidance on implementing GFSI food safety standards.

Attendees will learn from companies who have gone through the audit processes of the various standards, and gain insights from a panel of food safety and standards experts, including Mr. Stephan Tromp, HDE, IFS General Manager; Kevin Swoffer, Director of KPS Resources; and representatives from BRC and SQF.

Food professionals wishing to attend one of the events can register at http://www.dnvcert.com/register.

EVENT: “Workshop: Implementing GFSI Standards” co-sponsored by DNV, AFS, and ASI

SCHEDULE: Atlanta, GA - Monday, November 17

Dallas, TX - Tuesday, November 18

Chicago, IL - Wednesday, November 19

Sacramento , CA - Thursday, November 20

AGENDA: Workshops run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Overview of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and its standards (BRC, IFS, & SQF)
• The general similarities and differences in the GFSI standards
• How to implement HACCP in accordance with the GFSI standards
• How to manage documentation in accordance with the GFSI standards
• Challenges in different markets: Allergens, GMO, Regulations
• Training you may need to help you meet standard requirements

COST: $95.00 per person

About DNV

DNV is an independent and autonomous foundation working to safeguard life, property and the environment. DNV is recognized as one of the leading and most respected management systems certification bodies in the US, and has issued more than 80,000 certificates worldwide.

DNV has over 8,000 employees in more than 100 countries, and is represented in the US with over 700 employees spread over more than 12 offices. DNV helps its customers to safely and responsibly improve their business performance. For more information visit www.dnv.com.

About AFS

Advancing Food Safety (AFS) is an international food safety training organization with operations in USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. With over 16 years of experience, AFS has strong links with many international retailers as well as manufacturers, producers, and regulatory agencies.

Advancing Food Safety proudly supports and promotes the three major international standards endorsed by the retailer-driven Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) – SQF, BRC and IFS.

Advancing Food Safety provides a range of general and specific food safety related training for all food sectors. For more information visit www.advancingfoodsafety.com.

About ASI Food Safety Consultants

ASI Food Safety Consultants is a full-service provider of food safety audits, GMP audits, BRC, SQF, IFS, GMA-SAFE, seminars, and HACCP program development and verification. ASI audits address the full spectrum of food manufacturing and processing for manufacturers in North America and Mexico. For more information visit www.asifood.com.

Industry Links

Food Standards Australian and New Zealand (FSANZ)

Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)

Food Processing

Australian Food and Grocery Council