Buyers of frozen fruits and vegetables need a reliable way to check that an overseas supplier really runs the food safety system it claims. FSSC 22000 is one of the most widely used answers.
What FSSC 22000 is
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) combines the ISO 22000 food safety management standard with sector prerequisite programmes (for food manufacturing, ISO/TS 22002-1) and additional scheme requirements. It is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is accepted by many retailers and brand owners.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Framework | ISO 22000 + prerequisite programmes (ISO/TS 22002-1) + FSSC additional requirements |
| GFSI recognition | Yes |
| Audited by | An accredited, licensed certification body |
| Certificate validity | 3 years, with annual surveillance audits |
How a site gets certified
- Gap analysis against ISO 22000, the prerequisite programmes and the scheme requirements
- System development: food safety policy, HACCP plan, prerequisite programmes, traceability, recall and emergency procedures
- Internal audit and management review
- Stage 1 audit: the certification body reviews documentation and readiness
- Stage 2 audit: on-site audit of the production floor, records and staff
- Certification and surveillance: annual audits; the scheme also requires unannounced audits
How buyers should use FSSC 22000
| Buyer action | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Check the certificate | Confirm it is valid on the certification body’s records or the FSSC 22000 public register |
| Check the scope | The scope must cover the products and processes you are buying |
| Ask about the last audit | When it took place and whether any non-conformities are still open |
| Go beyond the certificate | Ask for batch records, traceability tests and a visit or audit |
FSSC 22000 at Jiale Food
Jiale Food is certified to FSSC 22000 and HACCP. Production runs in 3,300 m² of fully enclosed workshops on our 12,000 m² site in Laiyang, Shandong, with 16 quality-management staff and 7 technical staff. We supply buyers in Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, and we can trace a lot within one working day.
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