Standard FSSC 22000

A Globally Recognized Food Safety Management System

FSSC 22000

Accredited by: SNAS

Provided by: LL-C (Certification) Slovakia s.r.o.

FSSC 22000 is an internationally recognized certification scheme for food safety management systems, approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and based on the ISO 22000 standard.
The FSSC 22000 certification is suitable for a wide range of organizations in the food industry, including producers of food, feed, food packaging materials, dietary supplements, and food transport and storage service providers.

What’s New in Version 6 (applicable from April 1, 2024)
Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme introduces the following changes:

Incorporation of ISO 22003-1:2022 requirements
Strengthened requirements for food safety and quality culture
Increased focus on food defense
Equipment management
Prevention of Food Loss and Waste

Key Requirements of FSSC 22000

ISO 22000 – defines the food safety management system, based on HACCP principles and the PDCA cycle.
PRP programs – define sector-specific prerequisite programs, such as ISO/TS 22002-1, ensuring hygienic and operational conditions.
FSSC Additional Requirements – define additional requirements, based on feedbacks from GFSI, and which strengthen the FSMS e.g., management of services and materials, product labeling, food fraud prevention, and food safety culture.

Benefits of FSSC 22000 Certification

Global recognition – accepted by business partners worldwide.
Credibility – demonstrates a commitment to food safety and quality.
Regulatory compliance – supports meeting legal requirements.
Integration with other Standards – easy to integrate with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and others.
Continuous improvement – ensures control and risk management across processes.

The most requested certification

If you want to learn more about the certification for FSSC 22000, do not hesitate to contact us. If you already have a certificate for ISO 22000, we will help you with the extension for FSSC 22000.