Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000)

Aligned with the ISO Management System and ISO Harmonised Structure, the Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) is an internationally accepted certification scheme for the entire food and feed supply chain, from farms and food processing facilities to packaging, transport, and other production sites. More than 32,000 organisations worldwide are certified by FSSC 22000 Certification scheme. 

The Global Standard for Food Safety System Certification focuses on: 

• Strengthening the licensing process and therefore the integrity programme 
• Complying with GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (Version 2020.1) 
• Including the most recent Board of Stakeholders list of selections and continual improvement process 

Food Safety System Certification and GFSI 

FSSC 22000 is recognised by Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), one of world’s largest coalitions of consumer goods corporates and businesses. Applying for FSSC 22000 Certification is the logical next step for ISO 22000 certified facilities who are eager to upgrade their certification to a GFSI-recognised standard. 

Food Safety System Certification Version 5.1 

FSSC 22000 currently adopts Version 5.1, which was published in October 2022. FSSC Version 5.1 covers multi-site certification, product design and development, as well as food safety culture. 

Food Safety System Certification Version 6 

FSSC 22000 Certification Version 6 was published in April 2023. FSSC Version 6 incorporates the latest requirements of ISO 22003-1:2022 and strengthens the connection to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The key changes in FSSC Version 6 are: 

• Changes in scope categories:
• Retained with Changes: CI, CII, CII, CIV, D (D1 is now only D), E, FI, G (no longer with GI and GII), I and K 
• Removed: AI, AII, DIIa, DIIb 
• Added: BIII, C0, FII 
• Requirements for organisations to be audited 
• Scheme interpretation articles are included in the Scheme (Part 2, Section 2.2) and are available to CBs in MyFSSC 
• CBs will communicate relevant interpretation articles with (certified) organisations, as necessary 
• Strengthened several FSSC 22000 additional requirements 
• Several new requirements in clauses 2.5.8, 2.5.9, 2.5.15, 2.5.16 and 2.5.17  

Watch the recording of our FSSC Version 6 webinar to find out more details! 

Food Safety System Certification process   

Businesses must go through a seven step certification process. Surveillance and re-certification are required every year and every three years respectively. 

FSSC 22000 Certification steps:   

1. 1. Submit application form to any FSSC Certification Body. Eurofins is an approved Certification Body for FSSC 22000.  Apply to us to get a quick quote! 
2. 2. Confirm quotation and scope 
3. 3. Stage 1 audit scheduling 
4. 4. Stage 2 audit scheduling 
5. 5. Closing of findings/ non-conformances raised 
6. 6. Audit file review 
7. 7. Issuance of FSSC 22000 Certificate 

Benefits of Food Safety System Certification 

• Improved food safety: FSSC 22000 certification provides a comprehensive and standardised framework for managing food safety risks, which can help reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and improve the safety of food products.  

• Increased consumer confidence: FSSC 22000 certification demonstrates a company's commitment to food safety, which can help build trust and confidence with consumers. This can boost customer loyalty and thus business growth.  

• Enhance reputation: Adopting FSSC 22000 can enhance a company's reputation as a responsible and trustworthy food manufacturer, which can improve relationships with business partners and stakeholders.  

• Continuous improvement: FSSC 22000 requires companies to implement a continuous improvement process, which can help identify areas for improvement and drive innovation in food safety management. 

Why choosing Eurofins 

Eurofins Assurance India Pvt. Ltd. is approved for almost the full scope of Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) , making us a natural choice for gaining your certification. We are approved for: 

• Full scope in Processing of perishable animal products (CI) 
• Full scope in Processing of perishable plant products (CII) 
• Full scope in Processing of perishable animal and plant products (mixed products) 
• Full scope in Processing of ambient stable products (CIV)
• Provisional approval in Production of food packaging and packaging materials 
• Full scope in Production of (bio) chemicals  

Partner with us on your FSSC 22000 Certification for 

• High-quality audit reports 
• Stringent compliance with protocols 
• Robust experience and competences of auditors 
• Reliable turnaround time  
• Customer-centric attitude  

Send your enquiry to us or call us anytime for your next FSSC 22000 Certification! 

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