FSSC 22000 Certification

Food Safety System Certification for Food Industry

1. What is FSSC 22000 Certification?

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is a globally recognized food-safety certification scheme designed for organizations across the food supply chain.
FSSC 22000 provides a structured framework for managing food-safety risks and combines the requirements of ISO 22000, applicable Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) and additional FSSC scheme requirements.
It helps organizations establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an effective Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

2. Who Can Obtain FSSC 22000 Certification?

FSSC 22000 can be applicable to organizations operating across different parts of the food supply chain, including:
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  • Food Processing Industries
  • Dairy & Dairy Product Manufacturing
  • Meat & Poultry Processing
  • Seafood Processing
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Ready-to-Eat Food Manufacturing
  • Frozen Food Manufacturing
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • Animal Feed Manufacturing
  • Food Packaging Manufacturing
  • Food Ingredient Manufacturing
  • Food Storage & Distribution
  • Catering and other applicable food-chain activities
The applicable certification category depends on the organization's activities, products and scope.

3. Key Components of FSSC 22000

FSSC 22000 certification is built around three principal elements:

ISO 22000
Provides the core requirements for establishing a Food Safety Management System, including hazard control, management responsibility, communication, monitoring and continual improvement.

Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
PRPs establish the basic conditions and activities required to maintain a hygienic and suitable environment for food production and handling.

FSSC Additional Requirements
FSSC 22000 includes additional requirements addressing areas such as food safety and quality culture, quality control, food defence, food fraud mitigation, allergen management and environmental monitoring.

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