FSSC 22000 Version 7 is official
Version 7 (V7) of the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System Certification Scheme has been released.
V7 is based on the following normative documents:
- ISO 22000:2018 requirements for any organization in the food chain;
- Relevant Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) for the sector based on the ISO 22002-x series
- FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements (Scheme, Part 2) as determined by stakeholders.
The Main Drivers for updating to V7 are:
- Incorporating the new ISO 22002-x series on Prerequisite Programs
- Aligning the Certification Scheme with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarking requirements 2024
- Strengthening the requirements to support organizations in their contributions to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Providing a more defined structure for the division of food chain (sub)categories
- Editorial changes and amendments as part of continuous improvement