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

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 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

Karleigh Bacon

McDonald’s Corporation

Director US Supply Chain Food Safety, Science, and Regulatory

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Chicago, USA

USA

Mark Beaumont

Danone

VP Quality Food Safety Standards and Risk Management

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Paris, France

USA

Mahirwan Bhagia

PepsiCo

Vice President Global Food Safety & Quality Assurance

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Valhalla, NY, USA

India

Sharon Birtkett

OSI Group

VP global food safety and quality

SSAFE

Chicago, USA

USA

Ann Marie Carillo

Kerry

Director, Global Supply Quality CI&S

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Johor, Malaysia

Philippines

Ian Drake

Cargill

EMEA & APAC - Protein Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Director, FSQR

SSAFE

Herefordshire, UK

United Kingdom

Tom Ford

Compass

Vice President food safety & quality assurance

SSAFE

Charlotte, USA

USA

Bianca Kolln

Mars

Corporate Quality & Food Safety Governance Director

SSAFE

Campinas, Brazil

Brazil

Testimonials

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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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