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FSSC 22000Food safety scheme

It combines ISO 22000, the sector prerequisite programmes and the scheme's additional requirements.

FSSC 22000 v6Third-party certification
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What it demonstrates

  1. It combines ISO 22000, the sector prerequisite programmes and the scheme's additional requirements.
  2. The audit checks all three components.
Sectors
  • Food manufacturing
  • Ingredients
  • Food packaging
Edition
FSSC 22000 v6
Discipline
Sector-specific
Topic
Food and health
Public status
Third-party certification

The issuing body and applicable conditions are identified in the proposal and certification agreement.

FSSC 22000, step by step

Initial certification follows these steps.

See how the process works
  1. Enquiry and scope

    What you are asked for, what activities you carry out, and at which sites and in which country you operate.

  2. Proposal

    In writing, sized to the standard, the activities, the sites and the country.

  3. Audit

    The assigned team assesses the documentation and the operation with evidence.

  4. Verifiable certificate

    A function separate from the audit team decides. The certificate can be checked by its code.

  5. Continuity

    Continuity of the cycle is agreed for your case.

Who audits
The audit team assigned to the case, with declared competence for the standard.
Who decides
A function separate from the audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Who issues
The issuing body is identified in the proposal and certification agreement.
Where it is checked
Through the verification channel specified by the issuing body on the certificate.

Issuance depends on the audit and an independent decision.

FAQ

Is it the same as ISO 22000?

No. FSSC 22000 includes ISO 22000 + sector PRPs (ISO/TS 22002-x) + FSSC's own requirements. It is more demanding and recognized by GFSI.

How much does certification cost?

There is no list price: the proposal is sized on standard, scope, sites, headcount, activities, system complexity and delivery mode. The request is reviewed first and the proposal is then issued.

What happens if the audit raises findings?

Findings are documented and classified. The organization submits correction, root cause and corrective action with evidence; the audit team evaluates it and only then does the file go to decision.

Who decides on certification?

A competent function separate from the audit team. Those who audit do not decide, and no outcome is anticipated before that review.

Where can an issued certificate be checked?

In the public certificate register, by code.

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Request your FSSC 22000 proposal

The proposal arrives in writing, with the standard, the scope and the timeline.

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