The GFSI Board is a body that provides the strategic direction and oversees the daily management of GFSI. It is made up of experienced representatives from major retailer, manufacturer and food service members. Membership of the Board is by invitation only.

The GFSI Board also provides governance to the GFSI Technical Working Groups. The membership of the

Technical Working Groups is by invitation of the GFSI Board. The Technical Working Groups work on specific selected projects as designated. The Terms of Reference are approved by the GFSI Board in order to fulfil the GFSI Mission.

The Advisory Council was established for the purposes of providing guidance and further expertise to the GFSI Board in their decision making.