FSSC 22000 · Management systems
FSSC 22000. GFSI-recognized food safety
A GFSI-recognized certification scheme based on ISO 22000. The standard that international retail expects.
Overview
What is FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 is a comprehensive food safety certification scheme recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It combines ISO 22000 with sector-specific prerequisite programs and additional FSSC requirements.
Through GFSI recognition, the scheme is accepted by major international retail chains and reduces the number of parallel customer audits.
Purpose of certification
Certification independently proves that your system meets the demanding FSSC requirements. Often a basic prerequisite for supplying international trading partners.
Core requirements of the standard
- All requirements of ISO 22000
- Sector-specific prerequisite programs (ISO/TS 22002-x)
- Additional FSSC requirements
- Food fraud and food defense
For whom
Is this certification right for you?
For food manufacturers and processors with international trading partners that require GFSI recognition.
Your benefits
What the certificate does for you
- GFSI recognition. A door-opener in international trade
- Built on ISO 22000 plus sector-specific requirements
- High trust among global retail chains
- Reduces multiple audits through broad acceptance
Our services
Our role in FSSC 22000 certification
- 1Planning and conducting certification audits to assess the conformity of your management system with the requirements of the standard
- 2Independent decision on certification based on the audit results
- 3Issuing and maintaining certificates
- 4Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with the applicable rules and defined time intervals
Impartiality
Consulting or support services for the introduction, implementation or improvement of management systems are not part of our activity as a certification body.
Process
The path to certification
Certification audit
Planning and conducting certification audits to assess conformity of the food safety management system with the requirements of FSSC 22000.
Certification decision and issuance of the certificate
Certification decision based on the audit results, as well as issuance and maintenance of FSSC 22000 certificates.
Surveillance and recertification
Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with applicable rules and defined time intervals.
Getting a quote
What does FSSC 22000 certification cost for you?
The costs of certification depend on various factors such as company size, scope, processes, etc. This differentiated calculation results from the requirements of the relevant standards and regulations. For a binding quotation, we provide you with a service-request questionnaire. Upon receipt of the completed documentation, an individual quotation will be prepared based on the information provided.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about FSSC 22000
Why FSSC 22000 instead of just ISO 22000?
Because many international retail chains require GFSI-recognized certification. FSSC 22000 meets this expectation; ISO 22000 alone does not.
Do I need ISO 22000 first?
Not necessarily. The ISO 22000 requirements are contained within FSSC 22000.
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