FSSC 22000 – Food Safety System Certification
Control Union Certifications is accredited for FSSC 22000, which is a certification scheme for food and feed safety and quality management systems in compliance with ISO22000 requirements, sector specific Prerequisite Program (PRPs) requirements and additional scheme requirements. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this scheme under registration nr. RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.
FSSC 22000
About the standard
FSSC 22000 focuses on assuring food safety by defining, evaluating and controlling risks and hazards during processing, manufacturing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, handling or offering for sale or supply in any sector of the food chain.
The scheme is owned by the Foundation FSSC 22000. Control Union Certification is only accredited for some of the food chain categories. FSSC licensed certification bodies can provide third party certification in the standard. The certification standard is also Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised.
How you benefit
FSSC 22000 guides and gives food operators accurate tools to help them implement appropriate assessments, procedures and legislation compliance. Correct implementation of FSSC 22000 might result in:
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Becoming GFSI approved (this approval is required for major retailers worldwide) and a greater sense of confidence in disclosures through increased recognition, trust and credibility
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Development of your own food safety management system, including conformance with the requirements stipulated in FSCC 22000
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Improved management and internal communication
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Reduced costs caused by withdrawals and/or recalls
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Improved reputation and brand loyalty
How can we help you?
Would you like more specific information about our certification programs? If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us; we’d be delighted to hear from you.