FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification

GFSI-recognized food safety management system implementation and certification support. Expert guidance for Version 6 transition and comprehensive sector coverage worldwide.

GFSI Recognized Version 6 Ready All Sectors 12–24 Weeks
Version 6

Latest FSSC 22000 Standard

Updated scopes including C0 slaughter operations, BIII packhouse handling, and expanded sector coverage. We provide comprehensive V6 transition support and gap assessment tools.

GFSI

Globally Recognized

GFSI Benchmarked Food Safety Standard

FSSC 22000 is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative, accepted by major retailers and food service companies worldwide for supplier approval.

Retailer Acceptance: Recognized by major global retailers as equivalent to other GFSI benchmarked schemes.
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International Trade: Facilitates market access and reduces duplicate audits across countries.
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Supply Chain Integration: Meets requirements of food manufacturers, processors, and distributors.

Complete Sector Coverage

We implement FSSC 22000 across all major food industry sectors with Version 6 scope updates and sector-specific prerequisite programs.

C0, CI, CII, CIII, CIV

Food Manufacturing

Complete food manufacturing chain from slaughter (C0) through processing, manufacturing, and packaging operations.

Examples: Meat processing, dairy, beverages, bakery, canned foods, frozen foods, ingredient suppliers
I

Food Packaging Manufacturing

Manufacturers of food contact materials and packaging systems including primary and secondary packaging.

Examples: Plastic containers, glass bottles, metal cans, flexible packaging, labels, closures
K

(Bio)Chemical Manufacturing

Production of food additives, processing aids, vitamins, minerals, and biochemical ingredients for food use.

Examples: Food additives, enzymes, vitamins, flavoring substances, processing aids
D

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Complete feed manufacturing including compound feeds, feed materials, and additives for food-producing animals.

Partners for: Feed mills, premix manufacturers, pet food (moved to C in V6)
FII

Food Brokering / Trading

Trading and brokering activities where ownership changes but no physical handling or processing occurs.

Partners for: Food traders, commodity brokers, import/export companies
G

Transport & Storage

Transportation and storage services for food and feed products including cold chain operations.

Partners for: 3PL providers, cold storage, transportation companies, logistics

Version 6 Key Changes

NEW SCOPES

Expanded Coverage

  • 🆕 C0: Slaughter operations included
  • 🆕 BIII: Pre-process handling (packhouses)
  • 📋 FII: Food brokering/trading formalized
  • 🔄 Pet Food: Moved from D to C categories
REMOVED

Scope Changes

  • Category A: Farming removed from scope
  • 🔄 Restructured: Clearer category definitions
  • 📊 Enhanced: Risk assessment requirements
  • 🛡️ Strengthened: Food defense and fraud prevention

V6 Transition Support

Our V6 experts provide gap assessment tools, updated documentation templates, and transition planning to ensure smooth migration from Version 5 to Version 6 requirements.

Implementation Process

Structured 12–24 week implementation approach from gap assessment to certification readiness with accredited Certification Body audit support.

1

Readiness Gap Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of current food safety systems against FSSC 22000 V6 requirements and sector-specific PRPs.

  • Current state assessment
  • Gap analysis report
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Resource requirements
2

Food Safety Management System Development

Design and document comprehensive FSMS including ISO 22000 requirements and sector-specific prerequisite programs.

  • FSMS manual and procedures
  • Sector-specific PRP procedures
  • TACCP/VACCP protocols
  • Food fraud vulnerability assessment
3

Implementation & Training

Deploy food safety management system with comprehensive staff training and competency development programs.

  • System implementation
  • Staff training programs
  • Competency assessments
  • Operational procedures
4

Internal Auditing & Mock Assessment

Establish internal audit capability and conduct pre-certification assessment to ensure system effectiveness.

  • Internal audit program
  • Mock certification audit
  • Corrective action protocols
  • Management review process
5

Certification Body Liaison

Coordinate with accredited Certification Body for Stage 1/2 audits and ongoing surveillance support.

  • CB selection and liaison
  • Audit preparation support
  • Certification maintenance
  • Unannounced audit readiness

Sector-Specific Prerequisite Programs

We develop comprehensive PRPs aligned with ISO 22002 series standards for each sector.

Food Manufacturing

ISO 22002-1

Manufacturing premises, layout, utilities, waste management, equipment suitability, cleaning and disinfection.

Food Packaging

ISO 22002-4

Packaging material safety, migration testing, supplier approval, traceability, storage conditions.

Transport & Storage

ISO 22002-5

Vehicle/container suitability, temperature control, loading/unloading, cross-contamination prevention.

Animal Feed

ISO 22002-6

Feed safety hazards, cross-contamination, receiving/storage, mixing/processing, delivery systems.

FSSC 22000 Training Programs

Specialized training differentiated from generic ISO 22000, focusing on scheme requirements and sector PRPs.

FSSC Foundation

1 Day (8 Hours)

Introduction to FSSC 22000 scheme requirements, GFSI benchmarking, and basic food safety management concepts.

Key Topics:
  • FSSC scheme overview and V6 changes
  • GFSI benchmarking process
  • Sector scope definitions
  • Basic food safety principles

FSSC Implementer

3 Days (24 Hours)

Comprehensive implementation skills for FSSC 22000 including system development, documentation, and project management.

Key Topics:
  • FSMS design and documentation
  • Sector-specific PRP development
  • TACCP/VACCP methodologies
  • Food fraud vulnerability assessment

FSSC Internal Auditor

2 Days (16 Hours)

Internal auditing skills specific to FSSC 22000 requirements including ISO 19011 guidelines and scheme auditing techniques.

Key Topics:
  • FSSC audit protocols
  • PRP verification techniques
  • Unannounced audit preparation
  • Nonconformity management

Specialized Workshops

1 Day Each

Focused workshops on specific FSSC V6 requirements and sector applications.

Available Workshops:
  • Food Defense (TACCP) deep-dive
  • Food Fraud (VACCP) methodologies
  • Sector PRP development
  • V6 transition planning

Implementation Packages

Flexible packages designed for different organizational needs and implementation stages.

Readiness Gap

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  • Current state assessment
  • V6 gap analysis
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Resource planning
  • CB selection guidance
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Internal Audit + Mock

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  • Internal audit program
  • Auditor training
  • Mock certification audit
  • Corrective actions
  • Certification readiness
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Maintenance Support

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  • Ongoing compliance support
  • Surveillance preparation
  • Unannounced audit readiness
  • System updates
  • Annual review support
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Get expert guidance for Version 6 implementation with comprehensive sector coverage and certification body liaison support.