About SSAFE

SSAFE is a global, non-profit, Public-Private-Partnership that works on strengthening the safe supply and trade of food around the world by enhancing the One Health principle through the advancement of global food safety systems and standards

Resources

Free, science-based resources created by global experts that help food professionals across the public and private sector protect the global food supply

Our Member Organizations

SSAFE's members are leading global food businesses that work together for the greater good of strengthening the safe supply and trade of food around the world

Board Members

SSAFE's Board Members are recognized leaders in the field of food safety, quality, regulatory and supply chain. They volunteer their time and effort to help strengthen the safe supply and trade of food around the world.

SSAFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Quincy Lissaur

SSAFE

SSAFE

 Medellin, Colombia

The Netherlands

SSAFE PRESIDENT

Himanshu Gupta

Nestlé

Corporate Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Manager

SSAFE

Vevey, Switzerland

India

SSAFE TREASURER

Jason Richardson

The Coca-Cola Company

Vice President, North America Quality and Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environment

SSAFE

Atlanta, USA

USA

Petra Mathes

Givaudan

Food Safety Director

SSAFE

Dortmund, Germany

Germany

Chris McCrystal

Compass

Global Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

SSAFE

London, UK

United Kingdom

Patricia McGeough

Kerry

VP Global Supply Quality & Audit

SSAFE

USA

USA

Sylvia Pereira

Mars

Corporate VP Quality and Food Safety

SSAFE

Miami, USA

Brazil

Bizhan Pourkomailian

McDonald’s Corporation

Global Director Food Safety

SSAFE

London, UK

United Kingdom

Jim Tischer

Cargill

Global Director Customer and Compliance Management

SSAFE

Omaha, NE

USA

Gary Van Breda

McDonald’s Corporation

Director, Global Food Safety (Food, Packaging and Consumer Product Safety)

SSAFE

Chicago, USA

South Africa

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About SSAFE

SSAFE is a global non-profit membership organization that strengthens the safe supply and trade of food across the supply chain through public-private partnerships.

Who we are

Founded in 2003 as a public–private partnership (PPP), SSAFE unites global food industry leaders, intergovernmental organizations, academia and NGOs to advance food safety worldwide. Through collaborative projects SSAFE develops science-based tools and guides that strengthen food systems and protect human, plant and animal health across the world.

What we do

SSAFE delivers science-based, freely accessible tools and guidelines that empower food safety professionals and regulators worldwide, making valuable resources that enhance supply-chain integrity and global food safety widely available.

Our Strategy

SSAFE’s strategy centers around four core pillars:

1. Support the creation of harmonized international standards
2. Develop free tools that help strengthen the safe supply and trade of food
3. Build capabilities through targeted capacity programs; and
4. Raising awareness of food safety’s vital role in protecting human, plant, and animal health.

Enabled through our strong collaborative partnerships, these activities help drive and ensure a safer and more resilient global food system.

Our Partners

SSAFE collaborates with intergovernmental organizations, academic institutions, and non-profits to tackle food safety challenges globally.

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