FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) provides a comprehensive framework for effectively managing your organisation’s food safety responsibilities. It is fully recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on internationally accepted ISO standards.
FSSC 22000 certification demonstrates that a company has a robust Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in place that meets the expectations of customers, consumers, and regulatory authorities. More than 30,000 organisations across over 160 countries have achieved FSSC 22000 certification.
The FSSC 22000 Scheme is based on:
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Systems requirements
- Technical specifications for sector-specific prerequisite programmes (e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing)
- Additional FSSC Scheme requirements
Additional FSSC Scheme Requirements:
To ensure thorough control of food safety, the Scheme includes additional requirements beyond ISO standards:
- Management of services
- Supervision of personnel
- Management of supplied materials
- Management of natural resources (for animal production only)
- Food defense
- Food fraud prevention
- Formulation of products (only for pet food for dogs and cats)
- Management of allergens
- Product labelling
- Environmental monitoring
- Use of the FSSC logo
