FSSC 22000 Certification
FSSC 22000 is a globally recognised food safety management scheme that combines ISO 22000 with sector-specific prerequisite programmes (ISO/TS 22002 series). It holds GFSI benchmarked status and is required by major international retailers and food manufacturers worldwide.
What is FSSC 22000 Certification?
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is owned and governed by the Foundation FSSC 22000. It is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), making it one of the most widely accepted food safety schemes for international trade. FSSC 22000 requires organisations to implement ISO 22000 (the management system framework), apply applicable sector-specific Prerequisite Programmes from the ISO/TS 22002 series (covering food manufacturing, catering, retail, packaging materials, etc.), and additionally comply with FSSC-specific additional requirements covering areas such as allergen management, environmental monitoring, and product labelling. Version 6 (the current version) introduced enhanced requirements for food fraud, food defence, and supply chain management.
Who Needs It?
- Food manufacturers supplying to major international retailers (Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, Aldi) that require GFSI-recognised certification.
- Export-oriented food businesses requiring a globally accepted scheme for access to European, US, and Middle Eastern markets.
- Food packaging and packaging material manufacturers whose customers require FSSC 22000 at all tiers of the supply chain.
- Pet food manufacturers and feed producers for whom FSSC 22000 (Feed Chain category) is increasingly required.
- Food service and catering operations supplying airlines, healthcare institutions, or large hospitality groups.
How Fusion Helps
Scheme Version Gap Analysis: We assess your current food safety system against the complete FSSC 22000 v6 requirements — ISO 22000, applicable ISO/TS 22002 sector, and FSSC additional requirements — and produce a gap report.
PRP Implementation: We design and implement the sector-specific Prerequisite Programmes required by your applicable ISO/TS 22002 standard, covering hygiene, cross-contamination, pest control, allergen management, and environmental monitoring.
Documentation System: We build the complete documentation set including the HACCP/HARPC plan, operational PRPs, management system manual, and all required records forms.
Food Fraud & Food Defence: We develop the vulnerability assessment (VACCP) and threat assessment (TACCP) required by FSSC 22000 v6.
Internal Audit & Certification Body Liaison: We conduct a full pre-assessment audit and advise on selecting and contracting a GFSI-recognised, FSSC 22000-licensed certification body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fusion Certification is an independent consultancy providing certification guidance, documentation, implementation and audit-readiness support. Final assessment and certification decisions are made by the relevant independent certification body or scheme authority.