The Scope
ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 are Food Safety Management System (FSMS) certifications designed to ensure food safety throughout the entire food supply chain. The standards help organisations identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
The certification covers:
Food safety management and governance
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Food safety risk assessment and control
Product traceability throughout the supply chain
Food production, processing, packaging, storage, and distribution
Compliance with food safety regulations and legal requirements
Continuous improvement of food safety processes
Supplier and supply chain food safety management
Consumer protection and food quality assurance
The Standard
ISO 22000: Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
An internationally recognised standard that specifies requirements for a food safety management system, enabling organizations to identify and control food safety hazards and consistently provide safe food products.
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000)
A globally recognised food safety certification scheme based on:
ISO 22000 requirements
Sector-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs)
Additional FSSC requirements
FSSC 22000 is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is widely accepted by multinational food manufacturers and retailers.
Who Should Apply
These certifications are suitable for organisations operating anywhere within the food supply chain, including:
Primary Production
- Farms and agricultural producers
- Fisheries and aquaculture companies
- Livestock and poultry farms
Food Manufacturing & Processing
- Food processing plants
- Beverage manufacturers
- Dairy producers
- Meat and poultry processors
- Bakery and confectionery manufacturers
- Frozen food manufacturers
Packaging and Storage
- Food packaging manufacturers
- Warehousing and cold storage facilities
- Food logistics providers
Distribution and Retail
- Food distributors and wholesalers
- Supermarkets and grocery chains
- Food importers and exporters
Food Service Sector
- Catering companies
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Airline catering providers
- Institutional food service providers
Supporting Industries
- Food ingredient manufacturers
- Additive and flavor manufacturers
- Feed manufacturers
- Food equipment suppliers involved in food-contact processes