Certifications

FSSC 22000

FOUNDATION FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM

The Foundation Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) offers a complete Certification Scheme for the Auditing and Certification of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). FSSC 22000 is an Internationally Accepted Certification Scheme based on a combination of ISO 22000 Sector Specific PRP (Prerequisite Programs) and FSSC Additional Requirements. The Scheme provides a Certification Model that can be used in the whole Food Supply Chain. FSSC 22000 is the next logical step for ISO 22000 certified manufacturers wanting to upgrade their certification to a GFSI recognized Standard. It also offers certification for combined FSMS and Quality Management Systems. Developed through extensive and open consultation with many global stakeholders, the Scheme uses international and independent standards such as ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22003, and technical specifications for sector-specific Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs), such as ISO/TS 22002-1. FSSC has published Version 5.1 of the FSSC 22000. Many food industry organizations support the FSSC 22000 scheme as industry best practice for food safety and actively seek this GFSI certification as a pre-requisite to their supplier approval process. FSSC 22000 focuses on assuring food safety by defining, evaluating and controlling risks and hazards during processing, manufacturing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, handling or offering for sale or supply in any sector of the food chain. Through meeting the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Benchmarking Requirements, the FSSC 22000 Scheme has been given full recognition since 2010. GFSI recognition demonstrates that the Scheme meets the highest standards globally, leading to international food industry acceptance. Furthermore, the Scheme is widely accepted by Accreditation Bodies worldwide and supported by essential stakeholders like Food Drink Europe (FDE) and the Consumer Brands Association (CBA).