New issue of FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is an internationally recognized food safety audit and certification scheme for organizations in the food supply chain. This scheme sets out the requirements for the development and implementation of a food safety management system. The FSSC 22000 audit requirements are based on the existing ISO 22000:2018 standard, relevant preliminary programs (PRPs), technical specifications and additional FSSC requirements. The latest version FSSC 22000 v.6 was published in April 2023 and becomes mandatory from 01.04.2024. Audits on the previous version can be carried out until 31.03.2024. The transition period for upgrading the version is from 01.04.2024. until 31.05.2025.
The main changes in the new version are:
- Although v.6 includes additional quality control and quality culture requirements, the overall management system approach remains the same. FSSC 22000 can be incorporated into an integrated management system as it is based on a harmonized ISO structure. Organizations seeking full quality management system certification need ISO 9001 certification.
- The organization must have a documented policy and objectives detailing its strategy to reduce food loss and waste within the organization and the associated supply chain. A paper on this topic is being developed and will be available by the end of 2023.
- The duration of the audit has been increased to ensure that a robust audit is delivered, meeting the audit objectives and meeting the new additional requirements included in v.6 of the Scheme.
- Requirements regarding certification bodies are harmonized with ISO 22003:2022.
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