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FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

FSSC 22000

FSSC 22000 is a scheme based on a combination
of ISO 22000 and additional scheme
requirements.

FSSC 22000: Food Safety Management Systems

What is FSSC 22000?

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 is an internationally accepted certification scheme based on a combination of ISO 22000 sector specific Prerequisite Programs (PRP) and FSSC additional requirements. FSSC 22000 has been developed in respond to customer demands for a recognizable standard against which a food safety management system can be audited and certified.  

FSSC 22000 was given Global Recognition by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), as well as other food safety schemes such as BRC or IFS. The certification scheme is owned by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification. 

FSSC 22000 has been developed for the certification of food safety systems, which guarantee the safety of products during primary production of animal products, manufacture of perishable animal and/or vegetable products, products with a long shelf life and (other) food ingredients like additives, vitamins and bio-cultures, animal food and feed production and food packaging manufacturing, and recently included catering, retail/wholesale and transport and storage services. 

To get a quote for certification simply download our interactive Quote Request Form, fill it in and return it to our sales team.

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One benefit of the ISO 9001 certification is that it is a flexible framework. It doesn’t tell a potential consumer that one way of running a business is better than any other; instead, certification verifies that a particular business meets ISO 9001’s quality management system standards. It also verifies that their method of manufacturing a product or providing a service has been designed to ensure a high-quality outcome for the customer.

ISO 9001 sets the international standard for companies looking for ways to meet or exceed quality control metrics. At the same time, it helps consumers distinguish between companies, allowing them to make educated choices when choosing a vendor. It does this by identifying best practices for each industry, standardizing those practices and promoting adherence to those practices.

Benefits of ISO FSSC Certification

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Customer satisfaction

Deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and a service that is dependable and can be relied on.

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Reduced operating costs

Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.

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Improved stakeholder relationships

Improve the perception of your organization with staff, customers and suppliers.

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Legal compliance

Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.

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Improved risk management

Greater consistency and traceability of products and services means problems are easier to avoid and rectify.

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Proven business credentials

Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.

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Ability to win more business

Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.

STEPS TO CERTIFICATION

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Step 1

Complete a Quote Request Form so we can understand you and your business. We will then use this to personally prepare a proposal for your certification and define what is known as your 'scope of assessment'.

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Step 2

We will then contact you to book your assessment with an ICB assessor. This consists of two mandatory visits that form the Initial Certification Audit. Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that your management system has been operational for a minimum of three months, has been subject to a management review and a full cycle of internal audits.

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Step 3

Following a successful two stage audit, a decision is made and if positive, your certification is issued by ICB. You will receive both a hard and soft copy of the certificate. Certification is valid for three years and maintained through surveillance audits (years one and two,) and a recertification audit in year three.

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