FSSC 22000

Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) is a robust ISO-based, internationally accepted certification scheme for assessment and certification of food safety management systems in the whole supply chain. FSSC 22000 uses the existing standards ISO 22000, ISO 22003 and technical specifications for sector PRPs (PAS 220). The certification is accredited under ISO guide 17021 and recognized by GFSI. Renowned large-scale companies in the food sector were the driving force behind the new standard and it is expected that still further multinational food manufacturers and their suppliers will come to support the certification.

Successful certification means that companies can provide objective proof to their trading partners that they have implemented an independently-assessed management system for food safety; in fact, this business-to-business certification is not intended to communicate with consumers. The certification is directed towards companies of all sizes which process animal or plant products or other food ingredients or additives. The prerequisites for certification are the introduction of a quality management system for food safety and observance of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) along with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

TÜV NORD stands for integrity, independence and internationally recognized competence. We have comprehensive know-how in the area of risk-based certifications. All the elements which are needed for successful certification are available from us as a one-stop service. This means that TÜV NORD not only offers you a wide range of services, but also a useful advantage as regards experience in the extensive area of food safety. As a service provider for the food industry, we support you in all aspects of certification in the food and packaging industry – from A to Z.

Our expert food industry auditors are specialists and are all approved for the FSSC 22000 standard. They identify strengths and weaknesses within your organization, discover potentials for improvement and structure all the tasks in the most efficient way possible. This means that we can accompany you securely and reliably along the fastest route to successful certification. Certification by TÜV NORD according to FSSC 22000 standards makes an important contribution to better food safety and therefore also in the end to sustainable business success.