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PRODUCT RECALL STANDARDS FOR

FOOD: GS1 AND ISO 10393 OVERVIEW
Producers work diligently to bring safe food to market; however, problems may arise
that can be attributed to many areas of the complex global value chain, some out of the
direct control of producers. In some instances, it may be critical that a corrective action
such as food recalls are carried out quickly and effectively and that all parties know
their roles and execute flawlessly. This is where global food recall standards are vital to
reducing risk and protecting lives.

In 2008, the US food industry, led by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and
the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), realized they needed to collaborate to improve food
traceability and create product recall standards that would remove unsafe foods from
the market more effectively.

At the time, one analyst suggested that it took an average of 18 days to sense and act
on a food recall. It took a further 42 days to complete the food recall and only 43% of
products – in the most serious food recall category – were actually traced (to the point
of purchase). This needed to change.

GS1 PRODUCT RECALL STANDARD

GS1, a global not-for-profit standards organization, was engaged to develop a global
recall standard applicable for food.
The GS1 product recall standard and accompanying multi-jurisdictional implementation
guide was ratified and published in June 2012. It took 4 years of standards
developments efforts and inputs from over 30 countries. The GS1 product recall
standard is a common-sense blueprint enabling all supply chain stakeholders to execute
more effective product recall processes and notifications. The standard defines,
standardizes and harmonizes the critical attributes that need to be identified, captured
and shared among trading parties and regulators during the food recall alerting and
messaging process.

ISO 10393 PRODUCT RECALL STANDARD

ISO 10393, the Consumer Product Recall, Guidelines for Suppliers, was published in
2013. It is complimentary to the GS1 product recall standard and designed to provide
practical guidance for suppliers to determine whether they need to carry out corrective
actions. 

If a food recall is necessary, the guidance provides information and tools that suppliers
of all sizes can use to develop a documented and validated food recall program that will
help implement timely and cost-effective recalls, minimize legal and reputation risks,
and reduce health or safety risks to consumers.

Although intended for suppliers, the ISO Consumer Recall Guideline can also help
government agencies develop or improve product recall policies and guidelines. While
many countries have regulations in place and guidance for suppliers to conduct a food
recall, many do not. In countries with well-developed regulations, a food recall may still
be ineffective.  Inconsistencies in corrective actions may pose health and safety risks to
consumers. A product recall standard for food is the best protection.

In the case of recalls and withdrawals, the GS1 product recall standard becomes the
“how-to” guide and facilitates structured processes and automated notification systems
as a mechanism for implementing these ISO guidelines. 

COMPARISON OF GS1 AND ISO PRODUCT RECALL STANDARDS FOR

FOOD: SOURCE: GS1   
 
Additional information on Food Recalls:

 Food Recalls Overview

 Overview of Major Food Recall Portals in the Public and Private Sectors
 FAO/WHO Guide for Developing and Improving National Food Recall
Systems
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PRODUCT RECALL STANDARDS FOR

FOOD: GS1 AND ISO 10393 OVERVIEW
Producers work diligently to bring safe food to market; however, problems may arise
that can be attributed to many areas of the complex global value chain, some out of the
direct control of producers. In some instances, it may be critical that a corrective action
such as food recalls are carried out quickly and effectively and that all parties know
their roles and execute flawlessly. This is where global food recall standards are vital to
reducing risk and protecting lives.

In 2008, the US food industry, led by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and
the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), realized they needed to collaborate to improve food
traceability and create product recall standards that would remove unsafe foods from
the market more effectively.

At the time, one analyst suggested that it took an average of 18 days to sense and act
on a food recall. It took a further 42 days to complete the food recall and only 43% of
products – in the most serious food recall category – were actually traced (to the point
of purchase). This needed to change.

GS1 PRODUCT RECALL STANDARD

GS1, a global not-for-profit standards organization, was engaged to develop a global
recall standard applicable for food.
The GS1 product recall standard and accompanying multi-jurisdictional implementation
guide was ratified and published in June 2012. It took 4 years of standards
developments efforts and inputs from over 30 countries. The GS1 product recall
standard is a common-sense blueprint enabling all supply chain stakeholders to execute
more effective product recall processes and notifications. The standard defines,
standardizes and harmonizes the critical attributes that need to be identified, captured
and shared among trading parties and regulators during the food recall alerting and
messaging process.

ISO 10393 PRODUCT RECALL STANDARD

ISO 10393, the Consumer Product Recall, Guidelines for Suppliers, was published in
2013. It is complimentary to the GS1 product recall standard and designed to provide
practical guidance for suppliers to determine whether they need to carry out corrective
actions. 

If a food recall is necessary, the guidance provides information and tools that suppliers
of all sizes can use to develop a documented and validated food recall program that will
help implement timely and cost-effective recalls, minimize legal and reputation risks,
and reduce health or safety risks to consumers.

Although intended for suppliers, the ISO Consumer Recall Guideline can also help
government agencies develop or improve product recall policies and guidelines. While
many countries have regulations in place and guidance for suppliers to conduct a food
recall, many do not. In countries with well-developed regulations, a food recall may still
be ineffective.  Inconsistencies in corrective actions may pose health and safety risks to
consumers. A product recall standard for food is the best protection.

In the case of recalls and withdrawals, the GS1 product recall standard becomes the
“how-to” guide and facilitates structured processes and automated notification systems
as a mechanism for implementing these ISO guidelines. 

COMPARISON OF GS1 AND ISO PRODUCT RECALL STANDARDS FOR

FOOD: SOURCE: GS1   
 
Additional information on Food Recalls:

 Food Recalls Overview

 Overview of Major Food Recall Portals in the Public and Private Sectors
 FAO/WHO Guide for Developing and Improving National Food Recall
Systems
To have more articles like this emailed to your inbox, become a GFSR
Member today!
 - PREVIOUS ARTICLE
« SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE AUTOMATION
 NEXT ARTICLE -
FAO/WHO GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING NATIONAL
FOOD RECALL SYSTEMS »

RECENT POSTS

 FLEXIBLE FOOD PACKAGING MEANS SAFER FOOD

 EFFECTIVELY DIGITIZING FOOD SAFETY AUDITS

 HOW TO BE AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH THE “FREE-

FROM” CLAIM
 LATEST PATHOGEN TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS REAL-TIME
EFFECTIVENESS OF CLEANING

 HOW TO BE AUDIT READY

 DUBAI LEADERSHIP: THE DIGITIZATION OF FOOD SAFETY

MANAGEMENT

 
SIMILAR POSTS

FLEXIBLE FOOD PACKAGING MEANS SAFER FOOD



THE DANGEROUS SIDE OF FOOD FRAUD

HOW TO BE AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH THE “FREE-FROM” CLAIM

USING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE HISTORIC FOOD SAFETY CHALLENGES

HOW TO BE AUDIT READY



TEMPERATURE CONTROL: AFFORDABLE, REAL-TIME DATA RECORDERS FINALLY AVAILABLE

UPCOMING FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCES

 2020 IAFP Annual Meeting

o August 2, 2020 - August 5, 2020

 All Events

GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY RESOURCE®

GFSR is an online information hub delivering trusted food safety solutions and expertise to food
businesses involved in global supply chains. GFSR promotes best practices in food safety across all
sectors of the food industry from farm to fork.

Together, we can make food safe™.

CONTACT US

Global Food Safety Resource®

2006 Queen St. E.
Toronto, ON M4L 1J3
Canada
Phone: 1.888.437.7395 x 105
General : info@gfsr.ca
Advertising: advertising@gfsr.ca

 EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
 MEDIA PARTNERS

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 ABOUT GFSR

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