June 2018.
I understood that fssc 22000 is one wich includes the iso 22000 and iso 22002-1? So it's better to apply directly for the fssc ?
And theses standards are optional not mandatory.
Hi kahina,
Afaik most large scale European retailers tend to require a GFSI-recognised Standard which includes BRC, IFS, SQF, FSSC22000 however the preferred one varies a lot depending on Country. For example BRC is most common in UK but not in, afaik, France and Germany where I believe IFS is preferred. Unfortunately Spain I have no idea/experience. Some locations may accept multiple GFSI Standards as being equivalent (this was/is the original GFSI, FS standardisation concept).
Additionally, at least in UK, some Companies start with an "intermediate" FS Standard such as SALSA which is acceptable to their customers although less demanding than a GFSI-recognised option.
So yes, the choice is up to you but typically depends on what your customers need/prefer. You may need some expert advice if not sure, eg from a Consultant.