What is FSSC 22000standard?

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is a system developed and operated by the Food Safety Foundation and includes both international and individual standards applied based on the ISO Food Safety Management System system. This standard comprises of three components: ISO 22000, the relevant PRP specification/s (ISO/TS standards and BSI PAS), and the FSSC Additional Requirements.
FSSC 22000 is one of the international food standards approved by the International Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), recognized by Accreditation Bodies around the world, and is the most actively adopted food safety standard by global food companies.

What is the benefit of FSSC 22000?

The FSSC 22000 provides an effective framework for managing food safety and quality responsibilities for enterprises.
The introduction of the FSSC 22000 means adopting a strong and efficient food safety management system to meet the requirements of regulators, partners, consumers and stakeholders.
Companies looking to deploy the FSSC 22000 can expect to:
- Integrated application of ISO standards, specific technical prerequisite programs (PRPs), HACCP, legal requirements and HACCP principles, etc
- Improvement of reliability based on the application of GFSI approved standards
- Integration between the food safety management system and other management systems (e.g., quality, environment, safety and health management system, etc
- Securing transparency and reliability throughout the food supply chain
- Application and operation of internationally strengthened food safety standards