FSSC 22000 V 5.1 Food Safety System Certification
The FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) standard is a food safety standard approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the most influential food manufacturers, to introduce a food safety certification system suitable for the overall food industry. As the world population grows, the demand for cheap, safe and high-quality food is increasing. To meet these needs, FSSC 22000 provides a reliable food safety platform to the food industry. The FSSC 22000 is based on ISO 22000, a combination of Sector Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) and additional FSSC 22000 requirements for suppliers of food products and their ingredients. It applies to all food manufacturers, regardless of the size, complexity or location of the organization. In addition, storage at transport and production sites are included in the scope of certification. Prime Consultants and Trainers is a leading consultancy, training & certification providing company for FSSC 22000 in Pakistan. Prime Consultants and Trainers has the largest scope and number of clients in Pakistan. Therefore, the manufacturers certified FSSC 22000, can be trusted by buyers as the international demand for GFSI approved standards increases. Certification Or Contact Us
FSSC 22000 Requirements
- The FSSC 22000 requirements consist of the following items:
- ISO 22000:2018
- PRP (Prerequisite Program)
- ISO 22002-1 (Food Manufacturing)
- ISO 22002-4 (Manufacturing of food packaging materials)
- PAS 221 (Food Wholesale and Retail)
- FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements
- Management of Services
- Product Labeling
- Food Defense
- Food Fraud Mitigation
- Logo Use
- Management of Allergens
- Environmental Monitoring (corresponding to categories C, I)
- Transportation and Delivery (for category FI)
The Importance of FSSC 22000
- The need for certification
- Increasing client awareness of food safety and increasing demand for accurate management of safety.
- Increasing the need for certification to cover ISO 22000, etc. in accordance with the requirements of domestic/overseas buyers to ensure food safety.
- Trade Barriers in International Commerce for Food Safety.
- Prevention of food safety accidents and response to emergencies.
- Effective communication with related parties, such as food suppliers, internal and business partners.
- Improving the level of food safety management and preventing it in advance.
Benefits of FSSC 22000 certification
- Maximizing the efficiency of the hygiene management system.
- Easily respond to domestic/overseas food safety regulations and strengthened laws.
- Compliance with food-related laws.
- Smooth communication with the supply chain.
- Increased awareness of responsibility for food industry workers.
- Integrated operation of various food-related programs (HACCP, PRPs, Food Defense & Fraud).
- Improvement of company image, reliability improvement and export increase effect by maintaining FSSC 22000 certification
