FSSC 22000
In 2012 GFSI (The Global Food Safety Initiative) Association approved FSSC 22000 scheme as equivalent alternative to existing IFS or BRC schemes. GFSI is worldwide association of multiple stores, producers and service providers in food industry associating significant companies
Food Safety System Certification 22000 scheme
is based on international standard ISO 22000, which ensures high international acceptance and extension movements of certification on worldwide basis.
Benefits of Achieving Certification to FSSC 22000
- Customer satisfaction - through delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements including quality, safety and legality
- Reduced operating costs - through continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies
- Compatibility with other ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and therefore possibility to conduct audits together
- Operational efficiencies - by integrating pre-requisite programs (PRP's & OPRP's), HACCP with the Plan-Do-Check-Act philosophies of ISO 9001 to increase the effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System
- Improved stakeholder relationships - including staff, customers and suppliers
- Legal compliance - by understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact the organization and its customers and testing compliance through internal audits and management reviews
- Improved risk management - through greater consistency and traceability of product
- Proven business credentials - through independent verification against recognized standards
- Ability to win more business - particularly where procurement specifications require certification as a condition to supply.
- Easy implementation for ISO certificates holders (common requirements)
