FSI Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence in Safeguarding Health and Safety
Frankfurt, April 2025 – FSI Health & Safety GmbH, a pillar of food safety, hygiene, and quality management, proudly marks its 50th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1975 at Frankfurt Airport, FSI has grown from a specialized laboratory into a trusted partner for the aviation, gastronomy, catering, and retail food industries, consistently delivering on its mission: protecting people by ensuring the safety and quality of what they consume.
From Frankfurt Lab to Global Health & Safety Leader
FSI’s journey began as the Hygiene Institute for Lufthansa Service, ensuring food safety for airline catering. Over the decades, the organization expanded its reach and expertise, evolving through strategic partnerships and acquisitions:
1975: Founded as the Hygiene Institute for Lufthansa Service.
1996: Expanded to external clients as LSG Hygiene Institute GmbH (LHI).
2005: TÜV SÜD became a majority shareholder, enhancing FSI’s food safety services.
2013: Full acquisition by TÜV SÜD, rebranded as TÜV SÜD Food Safety Institute GmbH.
2021: Joined CERTANIA, a global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) group committed to health and sustainability.
These milestones reflect FSI’s continuous drive to broaden its impact, staying ahead of industry demands while maintaining its unwavering commitment to consumer protection.
Part of a global network
As part of CERTANIA, FSI contributes to a powerful global platform addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges—from food and water safety to advancing sustainability and innovation. Guided by CERTANIA’s North Star—adding certainty to life—FSI continues to merge scientific expertise with entrepreneurial spirit, collaborating across a growing network of like-minded partners.
A Comprehensive Portfolio for Modern Challenges
Today, FSI stands at the forefront of health and safety services, offering:
Audits: Comprehensive hygiene and food safety audits, supplier assessments, and cleaning inspections for sensitive environments.
Analytics: Accredited laboratory testing of food, drinking water, consumer goods, and cosmetics.
Consulting & Managed Services: Tailored HACCP concepts, process optimization, and digital hygiene management solutions.
Training: On-site and virtual programs addressing real-world challenges in food safety and hygiene.
Digital Solutions: Cutting-edge tools like eHACCP, eAudit, IoT integrations, and eLearning platforms, driving smart compliance and operational excellence.
Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future
FSI’s 50th anniversary marks not only a milestone in the company’s history but also a moment of gratitude. The continuous development of the organization would not have been possible without the trust and close collaboration of its employees, clients, and partners.
Looking ahead to the coming decades, FSI remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and growth. Backed by CERTANIA’s global network, the company is well-positioned to meet new challenges and further expand its role in promoting health and safety worldwide.
