FSSC 22000 v 5.1

The FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification scheme provides a framework for effectively managing your food safety and quality responsibilities. FSSC 22000 is fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is largely based on existing ISO Standards.

The FSSC 22000 standard is based on the publicly available technical specifications:

• ISO 22000:2018 requirements for any organization in the food chain
• Relevant prerequisite programs (PRPS) based on technical specifications for the sector (EG, ISO/TS 22002-1 to 6)
• FSSC additional requirements as determined by the FSSC foundation stakeholders
• ISO 9001 requirements (where the optional FSSC 22000 Quality is required)

FSSC 22000 certifies the food, feed and packaging safety systems of companies in the food chain that process or manufacture animal products, perishable vegetables products, product with a long shelf life and other food ingredients like additives, vitamins and bio-cultures.

Certifying to FSSC 22000 addresses food safety and quality management in:

• Food and ingredient manufacturing
• Food packaging manufacturing
• Storage, distribution, transportation and logistics
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Pet food manufacturing
• Biochemical manufacturing

Benefits of FSSC 22000 V5.1 Food Safety Management Systems

• Assure that food has been produced, prepared and handled according to the most recognized standards
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality processes and continual improvement
• Strengthen your brand and get access to top retailers
• Minimize risk and protect your reputation
• Continual improvement in the processes, therefore, faster growth.
• Standard risk and management practices and fewer chances of glitches.
• Improved food safety management system.
• Demonstrates your commitment by providing the best quality food and food-related materials and services.
• Gain confidence of your customers, vendors and stakeholders.
• Accelerate the growth with standard risk management.
• Continual improvement in the performance.
• Increase operational efficiency in the organization.
• Expand business rapidly with increased global reach.