Design a proven FSMS, meet GFSI requirements, and pass buyer audits.
Food manufacturers, processors, and agricultural operations need robust food safety management systems to protect consumers, meet buyer requirements, and maintain market access. Our food safety certification portfolio provides comprehensive solutions from basic FSMS implementation to GFSI-benchmarked schemes and product certification governance.
Achieve critical outcomes: systematic hazard control, recall readiness, supplier assurance, buyer acceptance, and regulatory compliance. Whether you're targeting ISO 22000 for foundational FSMS, FSSC 22000 for GFSI recognition, or product certification programs, we provide expert guidance and implementation support.
Core food safety management system standard. HACCP-based framework with management system structure. Certifiable for all food chain organizations.
ISO 22000 + sector PRPs + FSSC additional requirements. GFSI-recognized certification scheme for food manufacturers. Certifiable and widely accepted by buyers.
Framework for designing product certification schemes and supplier marks. Guidance and consulting approach, not certifiable for production sites.
Choose the right approach for your organization's food safety objectives and market requirements.
"Build a HACCP-based FSMS"
Comprehensive food safety management system requirements for all food chain organizations. HACCP principles integrated with management system approach for systematic hazard control.
"ISO 22000 + PRPs + FSSC add-ons for GFSI"
GFSI-benchmarked certification scheme combining ISO 22000, sector-specific PRPs, and additional FSSC requirements. Widely accepted by global buyers and retailers.
"Design product-cert schemes and supplier marks"
Framework for establishing product certification programs in food sector. Support for PDO/PGI marks, retailer programs, and supplier assurance schemes using ISO/IEC 17065 principles.
Click any segment to see relevant standards and specific implementation guidance for your sector.
| Standard | Scope | Certifiable? | Primary Drivers | PRP Base | Works With | Timeline | Audit Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 22000 | FSMS | ✓ Yes | Buyer/regulator requirements, HACCP implementation | ISO/TS 22002-x series | ISO 9001, ISO 45001 | 10–16 weeks | 3-year certificate, annual surveillance |
| FSSC 22000 | FSMS + Scheme | ✓ Yes | GFSI acceptance, global buyer requirements | ISO/TS 22002-x + FSSC add-ons | ISO 9001, ISO 45001 | 12–24 weeks | 3-year certificate, annual surveillance |
| ISO/IEC 17065 (Food) | Product Certification Governance | ✗ No | PDO/PGI/private marks, retailer programs | N/A | ISO 22000/FSSC, ISO 19011 | 6–12 weeks | N/A |
Build internal competency with our structured training pathway from awareness to lead auditor certification.
*CQI/IRCA certified track available
ISO 22000 Implementer + Internal Auditor
*Subject to ATP/CB partnership
FSSC Implementer + Internal Auditor
Specialized workshops for product certification program development
Comprehensive support from gap analysis through certification audit, tailored to your specific food safety objectives.
Current state assessment against ISO 22000/FSSC requirements with prioritized implementation plan.
Comprehensive hazard identification, risk assessment, and critical control point determination.
Sector-specific PRPs based on ISO/TS 22002 series for your food manufacturing category.
Vulnerability assessments and mitigation strategies for intentional contamination and economically motivated adulteration.
Risk-based supplier evaluation, approval criteria, and ongoing monitoring procedures.
One-up, one-back traceability with recall drill procedures and time target validation.
Allergen risk assessment, cross-contact prevention, and labeling accuracy verification.
Cleaning and sanitizing procedure validation with environmental monitoring program design.
CCP monitoring forms, verification procedures, and record-keeping systems.
Internal audit program design with management review templates and KPI dashboards.
Pre-audit assessment with corrective action guidance and certification body liaison.
CB evaluation, selection criteria, and application process management.
ISO 22000 is the core FSMS standard, suitable for all food chain organizations. FSSC 22000 adds sector-specific PRPs and additional requirements, providing GFSI benchmarking. Choose FSSC if your buyers require GFSI recognition or you manufacture packaged food products.
Yes, prerequisite programs are essential for both ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000. ISO/TS 22002 series provides sector-specific PRPs for food manufacturing (22002-1), catering (22002-2), farming (22002-3), food packaging (22002-4), and transport/storage (22002-6).
GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) benchmarks food safety schemes against common requirements. FSSC 22000 is GFSI-benchmarked, meaning major retailers and buyers accept it without additional audits. This reduces audit fatigue and provides global market access.
Both standards require allergen management, but FSSC 22000 has enhanced requirements. We help design allergen risk assessments, cross-contact prevention measures, supplier allergen declarations, and labeling accuracy verification procedures.
Standards require one-up, one-back traceability with 4-hour recall capability for specific products. We help implement lot coding, record systems, and conduct mock recalls to validate your response time and communication procedures.
Yes, food safety management systems integrate well with quality (9001), safety (45001), and information security (27001). We design integrated management systems that share documentation, audits, and management review processes for efficiency.
Both ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 allow multi-site certification with sampling approaches. Certification bodies audit a percentage of sites based on risk factors. We help design multi-site systems and prepare for sampling audits.
Our food safety experts are ready to help you design, implement, and certify the right FSMS for your operations and market requirements.