We are pleased to announce that FSSC 22000 has completed the Consumer Goods Forum’s GFSI Benchmarking process for Version 6 of the Scheme and achieved recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, compared FSSC 22000 Version 6 to the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements for evidence of alignment and verified that Version 6 fully meets the benchmarking standards.
The FSSC 22000 Scheme is owned and governed by the non-profit Foundation FSSC and outlines the requirements for the audit and certification of an organization’s Food Safety Management System. Version 6 of the Scheme was published on 31 March 2023 and became mandatory on 1 April 2024. Foundation FSSC developed the Version 6 Scheme update to integrate the latest requirements of ISO 22003-1:2022 and strengthen the framework to better support organizations in aligning their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring the Scheme continues to meet evolving global food safety standards and sustainability objectives.
Lalaina Randriamanantsoa, GFSI Senior Technical Manager, acknowledged:
"FSSC’s achievement of GFSI recognition is a clear indication of their dedication to maintaining the highest standards in food safety while fulfilling their mission to provide trust and deliver impact to the consumer goods industry. Their consistent alignment with GFSI Benchmarking requirements v2020 is commendable and highlights their pivotal role in strengthening food safety practices across the industry."Lalaina Randriamanantsoa, GFSI Senior Technical Manager
In the Foundation’s quest to deliver trust and impact beyond certification, Version 6 also incorporated several new FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements. These are covered under the GFSI recognition and form part of the FSSC 22000 Scheme requirements that organizations must comply with. Notable additions to Version 6 include the FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements on Equipment Management, Food Loss and Waste, and Food Safety and Quality Control, among others, for which FSSC developed corresponding Guidance Documents.
Aldin Hilbrands, CEO of Foundation FSSC, said:
"We are pleased with the continued GFSI recognition of our updated FSSC 22000 Scheme Version 6. It confirms that we continue to provide trust to the food industry and create impact by contributing to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This has also demonstrated our commitment to food safety excellence through the unique ISO-based management system certification approach adopted by an increasingly growing number of organizations globally.”Aldin Hilbrands, CEO of Foundation FSSC
The GFSI recognition of FSSC 22000 Version 6 was granted by the GFSI Steering Committee on 23 August 2024 and encompasses the following GFSI scopes:
• BIII – Pre-process Handling of plant products
• CO – Animal Primary Conversion
• CI – Processing of Perishable Animal Products
• CII – Processing of Perishable Plant Products
• CIII – Processing of Perishable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
• CIV – Processing of Ambient Stable Animal and Plant Products (Mixed Products)
• D – Production of Feed
• G – Provision of Storage and Distribution Services
• I – Production of Food Packaging
• K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production.
