FSSC 22000 is an international standard developed for the certification of Food Safety Management Systems for food manufacturers.

Benefits:
It comprehensively defines the requirements that can be adopted by industries/organizations belonging to Food Sector for an effective management system that not only ensures;

  • Safety of their raw material and products throughout the production process
  • Provides guidelines on ensuring higher quality of work processes at each level

(as it features requirements of ISO 9001 as well).

Having FSSC 22000 certification will help you to;

  • Supply products to major retailers
  • Supply products to the major branded food companies

Contact us to carry out the full certification process, or a gap assessment against the ISO 22000 food safety standard to identify your organization’s preparedness.

FAQ

What does the FSSC standard 22000 include?

The FSSC 22000 standard complies with the requirements of ISO 22000 and the PAS 220: 2008 standard. In combination with ISO 22000, the ISO / TS 22002- 1 standard complies with the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). ISO 22000 includes the requirements for the management system of food safety along the entire food chain. Components of ISO 22000 include, among others, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), as well as, document control, food safety policy, emergency management and response, management evaluation, preventive programs, validation, verification, and improvement of the management system.

What benefits does a certification according to FSSC 22000 offer?

  • You can increase your food safety and minimize the liability risks for your products.
  • A certification by us strengthens the trust of your customers and the authorities because your products fulfill the requirements of international food standards.
  • Customer loyalty is strengthened and the acquisition of new customers is supported.

What is difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?

The two schemes are very similar, because the FSSC 22000 scheme uses ISO 22000 as a requirement for the management system. … The main difference between the two certifications is that the FSSC 22000 scheme, in contrast to the ISO standard, is recognized by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative).

What exactly are the components of the FSSC 22000 standard?

  • Scope:

    The organization is directly or indirectly involved in one or more stages of the food chain.

  • Normative reference:

    Includes documentation on the terminology and phrases used in the ISO standard.

  • Terms:

    Contains many definitions from the ISO 9001 to ensure consistency and continuity

  • Management system for food safety:

    Implement, document, and maintain a management system for food safety

  • Responsibility of the management:

    Commitment of management for the implementation and maintenance of the management system

  • Management of resources:

    Resource, budget and personnel management, periodic and documented training, employee evaluation, providing a safe work environment and infrastructure

  • Planning and realization of safe products:

    Based on the good manufacturing practices (GMP) and the hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) system, legal requirements, preventive programs (PRPs) for the production of safe food.

  • Validation, verification and improvement of the management system:

    Confirmation of the scientific principles of the assumptions used in the management system, regular planning, implementation and documentation of the tests performed on the system components for evaluating the system.

Does FSSC 22000 cover HACCP?

The HACCP does not fall away, it is part of FSSC 22000 and is a requirement on the GFSI requirements.

What is the difference between FSSC 22000 and BRC?

The BRC standard has a focus on quality, food safety and legality. The FSSC 22000 targets its focus on food safety and legal compliance.