FSSC22000
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What is FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is one international standard for managing food safety — a certification scheme that combines ISO 22000 with prerequisite programs (PRPs) and additional requirements. Operated by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification in the Netherlands, it's approved by the international food-safety certification system, the GFSI（Global Food Safety Initiative） .
Based on the HACCP approach, it lets you systematically build food-safety management for the whole organization, so it's widely used as a condition of trade for import/export and with major retailers.
The features and background of FSSC 22000
Origins and international scope: formulated in 2009 based on ISO 22000. Now with a certification track record in over 160 countries
International recognition: one of the GFSI-approved schemes, a food-safety standard valid globally
Scope: certification is possible across a wide range of food-related industries, from processing of agricultural products to packaging and logistics
Structure: a composition combining the HACCP method, an ISO management system, and PRPs (prerequisite programs)
Trend: covers not only food safety but also food-defense and food-fraud countermeasures
Examples of Agriture's use of FSSC 22000
Meeting the quality and safety standards required in trade with major domestic food manufacturers
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A food-safety management system
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FAQ
Q1. What is the difference between FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000?
A. The difference is that it's a certification scheme valid internationally, combining ISO 22000 with PRPs (prerequisite programs) and additional requirements and receiving GFSI approval.
Q2. Do small businesses need FSSC 22000?
A. It's not essential for the domestic market alone, but if you're considering exports or trade with major buyers, obtaining it is strongly recommended.
