Food Safety and Quality
We put our customer’ssafety first.
Our Approach
Providing safer products is a core value that every food company must prioritize. Food safety issues pose a significant threat to public health and can result in significant economic losses globally. In response, CJ CheilJedang has established set a robust quality philosophy and operates a comprehensive food safety and quality management system to proactively prevent potential quality issues across the entire value chain. We are dedicated to expanding food safety and quality certifications, conducting and managing risks in advance. We will continue to strive for customer safety and satisfaction.
Food Safety Philosophy and Principles
Quality and Safety Management System
CJ CheilJedang aims to proactively prevent and safely manage potential food safety and quality risks throughout the entire value chain, from research and development to production, distribution, and sales. In particular, we have established our own CJ Global Quality Management System (CJ Global QMS), which is more stringent than HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) and GFSI standards. This system has been systematically disseminated across global regions, including South Korea. Starting in 2023, CJ CheilJedang has been enhancing its policies to align with its expanding global footprint and business strategies. Over the longer term, we plan to establish a robust food safety and quality management framework based on CJ Global QMS across all countries where we operate globally.
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Certification
To ensure the safety of its food products, CJ CheilJedang has implemented GFSI food safety system certification across its global sites. We obtain or maintain these certifications annually. In 2024, 89.5% of our food manufacturing sites worldwide (53 out of 47 sites), including those in South Korea, the United States, China, and the others were GFSI certified. We plan to continue expanding GFSI certification as we establish new sites.
Enhancement of Food Safety and Quality Capabilities
Food Safety and Quality Academy
CJ CheilJedang operates the Food Safety and Quality Academy to develop and cultivate experts dedicated to ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to customers. The academy offers 41 training courses covering eight specialized competencies in food safety and quality, divided into the Basic, Advanced, and Excellence levels. In 2023, a total of 284 individuals completed the training programs.
Food Safety and Quality Management
Food Safety and Quality Risk Prevention System (CJ EWS)
CJ CheilJedang operates a food safety and quality risk prevention system, the CJ EWS (CJ Early Warning System), to proactively identify and respond to potential risks.
This system continuously monitors information related to changes in domestic and international food regulations, food safety and quality issues, and hazardous substances. When the EWS detects significant risks that require immediate action, an EWS Alarm document is issued to alert relevant departments, facilitating a coordinated and proactive response. The mitigated risks are then recorded in the EWS system, and the response measures are standardized. We also conduct continuous monitoring to ensure implementation and to prevent the recurrence of similar risks.
