On 16 October 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates its 80th anniversary with the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” This year’s World Food Day calls for greater collaboration and cooperation to transform agrifood systems and ensure sustainable access to safe and nutritious food for all.

Celebrated in over 150 countries, World Food Day unites people and organisations around the world through hundreds of events and initiatives — all promoting awareness of hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity, and inspiring collective action for the future of food, people, and the planet.

Guided by FAO’s shared vision of the Four Betters — better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life — we are reminded of the urgent need for innovation and strategic collaboration to achieve a world where no one is left behind.

Supporting Food Safety Through Management System Certification

At GICG, we are proud to play our part in strengthening global food safety and sustainability. Through our internationally recognized food safety related certification programs, we help businesses demonstrate that their food products, processes, and supply chains meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability, including:

• ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management – Helps organizations identify and control food safety hazards.

The Standard consist of establishing a HACCP Plan (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) to ensure safe and wholesome food for your consumers, and to identify various hazards involved during receiving, storage, preparation, transportation and serving of food.

• SS 444:2018 and SS 590:2013 – Both Standards establish requirements for a food safety management system based on hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP).
• SS 668:2020 Cold Chain Management of Chilled and Frozen foods – Strengthens your cold chain ecosystem.
• ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems – Ensures consistency in delivering high-quality food and services by streamlining operational processes and emphasizing customer satisfaction. Can be integrated with ISO 22000 for a holistic approach to food quality and safety management.
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems – Encourages sustainable practices in the food service industry, such as waste reduction, efficient resource use, and minimizing environmental impact.
• ISCC Plus – ISCC PLUS certification for food and feed ensures responsible sourcing, traceability from farm to final product, and adherence to sustainability and food security standards. This certification helps guarantee the safety of food and feed ingredients by promoting practices that minimize environmental, social, and economic risks.

Benefits of Certification with GICG

Through our wide range of certification programs, GICG helps food businesses:

• Identify and control food safety risks
• Improve operational efficiency
• Build consumer trust and confidence
• Protect brand
• Demonstrate compliance with international and local regulations
• Demonstrate social responsibility in sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact

For more information on how GICG can support your company in managing food safety and protecting consumer well-being, visit: www.gicgrp.com