The FSSC 22000 food safety management system provides a framework for effectively managing obligations related to food quality and safety. FSSC 22000 is globally recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on existing ISO standards. It shows that the company has a robust and effective management system for food safety ready to meet all the requirements set by legislators, partners and users.

Since its inception, FSSC 22000 has positioned itself as the leading certification scheme globally. Developed in response to the needs of the international food sector, FSSC 22000 provides an independent, ISO-based
food safety management scheme for third party assessment and certification of their management systems.

FSSC 22000 is based entirely on the international, independent standards ISO 22000 and ISO 22003 with technical specifications related to this area for Prerequisite Programs and additional requirements related to the scheme.

FSSC 22000 is designed to help organizations establish and continuously improve management systems and good business practices. FSSC 22000 is the global leader among food safety management systems because:

• It fully covers existing ISO standards, technical specifications in this area for PRPs, HACCP, legal obligations and Principles of the HACCP Code.
• It is fully recognized by GFSI.
• Enables the integration of food safety and food quality management with other management systems such as environmental protection, sustainable development and occupational safety and health.
• It is managed by a non-profit foundation headed by an independent Board of Directors.
• Increases the transparency of the asset supply chain.
• Enables SMEs to implement a robust food safety management system that is globally accepted.