FSSC 22000 certification

FSSC 22000 is an internationally accepted certification scheme based on a combination of ISO 22000 sector specific PRP (Pre-Requisite Programs) and FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) additional requirements. FSSC 22000 has been developed to respond to customer demands for a recognisable standard against which a food safety management system can be audited and certified.
The Food Safety Certification requirements provide a rigorous system to manage food safety risks and provide safe products for use by companies in the food industry.

Why is Sioen FSSC 22000 certified

Risk Management
First, the establishment of a food safety management system will continue to manage, monitor and control the system by creating an environment and management system that can produce safe products, to provide your business with effective management of food safety risks.

Retain existing customers
Statistics show that about a quarter of certification companies require their suppliers to be certified. If you have not been asked, you will probably be asked in the near future. By starting a certification, you can remain competitive and qualified to work with current customers.

Expanded market reach
Large retailers and multinational manufacturers or processors also need certification from their suppliers. FSSC 22000 certification means you are qualified to supply products to these organizations or their suppliers, opening a wide market for your products.

Prepare for new regulations
Around the world, countries are changing food safety regulations, including the United States and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The latest version is 8, which allows your organization to meet many or most of the FSMA requirements.

Certification process

Step 1. Reflect. You need to download the scheme documents on the official website, once the download is done you need to complete a self-assessment against the requirements with the possible support of an FSSC 22000 licensed training organization for additional advice.

Step 2. Prepare. Contact an FFSC 22000 licensed certification body and arrange an audit by the CB of the food safety management system and facilities.

Step 3. Certification. Once the audit is deemed successful, the certification body will register the certificate. An annual check is conducted to make sure that every certified company continues to be complying with the necessities come into being. Every three years a recertification is required.

SDGs

Having a FSSC 22000 certification can be linked to two SDGs : "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages" (SDG 3), ""End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and improve sustainable agriculture" (SDG 12)

By meeting the established requirements, we help to reduce the "number of deaths and illnesses caused by hazardous chemicals and the pollution and contamination of air, water and soil" as is stated in target 3.9.