FSSC 22000 Scheme Version 7 expected to be published March/April 2026
Hi Everyone,
FSSC has commenced developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 Scheme.
Rationale for Developing Version 7
The main factors that initiated the development of this version were:
Incorporating the new ISO 22002-x:2025 series on pre-requisite programs
Aligning of the Scheme with the GFSI benchmarking requirements v2024
Strengthening the requirements to support organizations in their contributions to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Providing a more defined structure for the division of food chain categories
Editorial changes and amendments as part of continuous improvement
Publication Timeline
While the exact publication date for Version 7 hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected to be released around the end of Q1 or beginning of Q2 2026. CBs and Certified Organizations will be given a 12-month transition period to allow implementation of the new version.
Reminder: Continuation Version 6
FSSC 22000 Version 6 continues to utilize the existing ISO/TS 22002-X series as defined under the Scheme, Part 1, Table 1. The ISO/TS 22002-X series are still available to buy from National Standards Bodies.
Personal Note:
See FSSC 22000 Part 1 | Scheme Overview Table 1:
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The following ISO/TS 22002-X series documents have been withdrawn
ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 Food Manufacturing
ISO/TS 22002-2:2013 Catering
ISO/TS 22002-4:2013 Food packaging manufacturing
ISO/TS 22002-5:2019 Transport and storage
ISO/TS 22002-6:2016 Feed and animal food production
Where the relevant ISO/TS 22002-X series document has been withdrawn, I would start using the new ISO 22002-x:2025 series on pre-requisite programs. For example, instead of ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 Prerequisite programmes on food safety Part 1: Food manufacturing, use: ISO 22002-100:2025 Prerequisite programmes on food safety Part 100: Requirements for the food, feed and packaging supply chain, and ISO 22002-1:2025 Prerequisite programmes on food safety Part 1: Food manufacturing.
See my ISO 22002 change summary for food manufacturers in this topic ISO 22002 2025 Change Summary - Food Manufacturing
Kind regards,
Tony
Cheers as ever, Tony.
This delay and revision of the GFSI benchmarking is "interesting".
Will the next aligned versions of GFSI standards be before or after the next GTA or, dare I say it, Elder Scrolls??? :roflmao: