The GFSI-recognised food safety certification that satisfies the most demanding retailers, brands, and regulators simultaneously.
FSSC 22000 combines ISO 22000, sector-specific prerequisite programmes, and FSSC additional requirements into one comprehensive scheme recognised by GFSI and accepted by major global food brands as equivalent to BRC and SQF.
Book a Gap AssessmentThe scope of FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000 management systemImplement the full ISO 22000 food safety management system — HACCP, food safety team, communication, management commitment, and continual improvement.
- Sector-specific prerequisite programmesDevelop the PRPs specific to your manufacturing category per the applicable ISO/TS standard — food, animal feed, packaging, or distribution.
- FSSC additional requirementsMeet FSSC-specific requirements covering food defence, food fraud, allergen management, environmental monitoring, and product labelling.
- Internal audit and management reviewEstablish the audit cycle and management review process that demonstrate ongoing system effectiveness and drive continual improvement.
The business case
Companies like Unilever, Nestlé, and Mars require GFSI-recognised certification from their suppliers. FSSC 22000 is their accepted standard.
FSSC 22000 is GFSI-benchmarked — one certification satisfies the food safety requirements of multiple major buyers and reduces audit duplication.
FSSC requirements on food defence, food fraud, and allergen management go beyond basic HACCP — building a genuinely resilient system.
International food safety standards are converging around GFSI schemes. FSSC certification opens doors to markets that require recognised scheme certification.
The certification journey
Most firms hand you a document pack and leave. We stay with you from gap assessment through certification — and beyond.
We assess your existing food safety practices against FSSC 22000, including the sector-specific PRP standard that applies to your category.
We develop your HACCP plan, sector-specific prerequisite programmes, and all FSSC additional requirements documentation.
We train your food safety team and production staff on FSSC requirements and embed the system into daily operations.
We conduct a full internal audit and close all non-conformities before the FSSC certification body conducts their assessment.
We support your initial certification audit and help you prepare for annual unannounced surveillance audits to maintain certification.
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