What is FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-recognised food safety certification scheme built on ISO 22000, sector-specific prerequisite programmes and additional requirements, widely required by global retailers.
Benefits of Certification
- ✔GFSI recognition accepted by global retailers
- ✔Robust, audited food safety assurance
- ✔Reduce duplicate customer audits
- ✔Strengthen brand protection
- ✔Access to international supply chains
Scope
For food manufacturers and processors, and related sectors such as packaging, transport and storage.
Who it applies to
- ●Food & beverage manufacturing
- ●Processing & packaging
- ●Catering & hospitality
- ●Storage, transport & distribution
- ●Agriculture & primary production
- ●Retail & food service
What the scope covers
- ▸Prerequisite programmes (PRPs)
- ▸Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
- ▸Allergen and contamination control
- ▸Traceability and product recall
- ▸Hygiene and sanitation
- ▸Verification and continual improvement
Key Requirements
- ▸ISO 22000 management system
- ▸Sector-specific PRPs (e.g. ISO/TS 22002)
- ▸FSSC additional requirements
- ▸Food defence and fraud mitigation
- ▸Allergen and environmental monitoring
- ▸Unannounced audit readiness
Certification Process
- 1
Application & Quotation
Submit your details and receive a tailored, fixed-price quotation based on scope, sites and headcount.
- 2
Gap Analysis (Optional)
An optional pre-audit review identifies gaps between your current practices and the standard.
- 3
Stage 1 Audit
Documentation review to confirm your management system is designed and ready for assessment.
- 4
Stage 2 Audit
On-site (or remote) assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of your system.
- 5
Certification Decision
An independent technical review leads to the certification decision and issue of your certificate.
- 6
Surveillance & Renewal
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certification over the three-year cycle before recertification.
Documents Required
- 📄Company registration / incorporation details
- 📄Organisation chart and list of sites
- 📄Scope statement of activities
- 📄Management system manual / documented information
- 📄Key policies and procedures relevant to the standard
- 📄Records demonstrating implementation (audits, reviews, training)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does FSSC 22000 certification take?
Typical timelines range from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the size of your organisation, the number of sites and how mature your existing management system is.
How long is a FSSC 22000 certificate valid?
Certificates are issued for a three-year cycle, subject to successful annual surveillance audits, after which recertification renews the cycle.
Can the audit be conducted remotely?
Yes. Where appropriate, UKCTL can conduct Stage 1 and parts of Stage 2 remotely, combined with on-site verification as required.
Is FSSC 22000 certification accredited?
UKCTL issues accredited certificates recognised internationally, giving your customers and stakeholders confidence in the assessment.
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