FSSC 22000 Certification

Introduction

FSSC 22000 is a complete, globally recognised certification scheme for food safety management, combining the ISO 22000 standard with sector prerequisite programs (PRPs) and additional requirements.

What is FSSC 22000 v6.0?

FSSC 22000 is fully recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), making it highly accepted by major international retailers and global brands who require GFSI compliance from suppliers.

Benefits of FSSC 22000 v6.0 Certification

• Globally recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
• Accepted and required by major international retailers and brands
• Reduces audit fatigue by replacing multiple buyer audits
• Strengthens food safety culture and quality control within the company
• Facilitates access to export markets and high-value contracts

Who Needs FSSC 22000 v6.0 Certification?

• Food manufacturers and ingredient processors
• Pet food manufacturers
• Food packaging manufacturers
• Transport and storage companies handling food

FSSC 22000 v6.0 Requirements

• Implementation of ISO 22000 requirements
• Implementation of sector prerequisite programs — ISO/TS 22002-1
• Compliance with FSSC additional requirements (food defense, fraud, culture)
• Establishing food safety team and monitoring systems
• Annual surveillance audits by an accredited certification body

FSSC 22000 v6.0 Certification Process

Documents Required

• ISO 22000 management system manuals
• Sector PRP validation reports
• Food Defense Plan and Threat Assessment
• Food Fraud Mitigation Plan and Vulnerability Assessment
• Traceability and product recall test logs
• Food safety culture action plan

FSSC 22000 v6.0 Certification Cost

We don’t publish a fixed price, because cost depends on organisation size, number of locations, scope, process complexity, audit duration, consulting requirements and certification body fees. Request a scoped estimate and we’ll walk you through each factor.

Certification Timeline

Timelines depend on organisational readiness, scope and the complexity of your processes. A well-prepared, single-site organisation typically moves faster than a multi-site or highly regulated one — we’ll give you a realistic timeline after the initial gap analysis.

FSSC 22000 vs BRC

Both are GFSI-recognised food safety schemes. FSSC 22000 is built on ISO 22000, giving it a management-system structure that aligns with other ISO standards. BRC is highly checklist-driven and prescriptive, widely used in UK and European retail supply chains.

Frequently Asked Questions