FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is a food safety certification scheme based on ISO 22000 (management system) combined with ISO/TS 22002 (sector-specific prerequisite programs). Managed by the FSSC Foundation, it is recognized by GFSI and chosen by multinationals for its alignment with ISO high-level structure. Version 6 (2023) strengthens risk management, food safety culture, and emergency management requirements.
- Integrate food safety with other ISO management systems (quality, environment)
- Meet requirements from multinational food companies
- Demonstrate system maturity with continuous improvement focus
- Facilitate global operations with a scheme recognized across all continents
- Replace multiple sector certifications with a single scheme
Food manufacturing, animal processing, primary production (dairy, eggs), packaging manufacturing, animal feed, transportation and storage, catering, retail. Covers 12 categories under the same scheme.
Multinational corporate needing a single scheme for plants in 5 countries
Ingredient manufacturer supplying Nestlé, Unilever, or similar brands
Manufacturer with ISO 9001 systems in place seeking to integrate food safety
Two-stage initial audit + annual surveillance audit + recertification every 3 years. No scoring; full conformity with major/minor non-conformances that must be closed.
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