FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is an internationally recognized certification scheme for food safety management systems, approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and based on the ISO 22000 standard.
The FSSC 22000 certification is suitable for a wide range of organizations in the food industry, including producers of food, feed, food packaging materials, dietary supplements, and food transport and storage service providers.
What’s New in Version 6 (applicable from April 1, 2024)
Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme introduces the following changes:
- Incorporation of ISO 22003-1:2022 requirements
- Strengthened requirements for food safety and quality culture
- Increased focus on food defense
- Equipment management
- Prevention of Food Loss and Waste
Key Requirements of FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000 – defines the food safety management system, based on HACCP principles and the PDCA cycle.
- PRP programs – define sector-specific prerequisite programs, such as ISO/TS 22002-1, ensuring hygienic and operational conditions.
- FSSC Additional Requirements – define additional requirements, based on feedbacks from GFSI, and which strengthen the FSMS e.g., management of services and materials, product labeling, food fraud prevention, and food safety culture.
Benefits of FSSC 22000 Certification
- Global recognition – accepted by business partners worldwide.
- Credibility – demonstrates a commitment to food safety and quality.
- Regulatory compliance – supports meeting legal requirements.
- Integration with other Standards
–easy to integrate with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and others. - Continuous improvement – ensures control and risk management across processes.
The most requested certification
ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems
As the competitiveness of business environment grows, clients demand greater quality of goods and services. Standard ISO 9001 has been developed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the aim to implement the international standardized system for quality management.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems
If you care about the environment, you should seek to adapt your relevant company processes to management systems based on the internationally recognized standard ISO 14001.
ISO 45001
Management Systems of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Occupational safety is an integral part of successful business activities. The internationally recognized standard ISO 45001 aims to improve occupational safety and protection of health at work, while also minimizing the risk of occupational diseases.
ISO/ IEC 27001
Information Security Management Systems
ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO/IEC 20000-1
IT Service Management Systems (ITSM)
If you want to learn more about the certification for FSSC 22000, do not hesitate to contact us. If you already have a certificate for ISO 22000, we will help you with the extension for FSSC 22000.
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