BUSINESS CHALLENGEDue to increasing demand and pressure from consumers, retailers are now requesting their suppliersbe able to demonstrate compliance with a recognized Food Safety standard. Standards have emergedover the past several years, some privately owned by suppliers or associations. However, the result wasthat each manufacturer was audited and certified against a multitude of Food Safety standards, causingconfusion for both the manufacturer and consumer. The Foundation for Food Safety Certificationcombined ISO 22000 and PAS 220 and issued FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification), whichhas been benchmarked and approved by GFSI and is at the same level as the other GFSI approvedstandards (BRC, IFS, SQF) and might even replace them.

SOLUTIONWhat is FSSC 22000?

FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme for food manufacturers and is owned by the Foundation of FoodSafety Certification. It includes the following requirements:

Food Safety Management System, in accordance with ISO 22000:2005Pre-requisite Programs, as stipulated by BSI-PAS 220:2008Additional requirements: Inventory of applicable regulation; Specifications for services andSupervision of personnel in application of food safety principles.

What are the key benefits?

It is an international food safety schemeIt has been benchmarked and recognized by GFSIIt is based on recognized standards Provides access to - or a "license" to sell - the majorinternational retail chainsMinimizes significant food risksEffectively controls internal processes and minimizesrisk of failureReinforces a proactive approach to food safetyKeeps the focus on your essential challenges

WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS ?Food Expertise - Bureau Veritas Certification can helpevery player in the food supply chain to meet the higheststandards of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmentalcompliance. Our auditors and inspectors are dedicatedto specific sectors, they are able to assess yourprocesses and deliver a high quality service.Recognition - Bureau Veritas Certification signed an agreement with the Foundation of Food SafetyCertification and is now one of the associated certification bodies. Additionally, Bureau VeritasCertification is part of the ISO technical committee, TC34/SC17 (Management Systems for Food safety)and was the first international certification body worldwide to obtain ISO 22000 accreditation fromDANAK. We are also accredited worldwide by UKAS, the international accreditation body.Network - We operate in more than 100 countries. This global presence means that our clients receivethe double advantage of international expertise combined with a genuine depth of local knowledge(language, culture, laws, customs, etc.) ensuring a high quality audit. Mark of Global recognition-The Bureau Veritas Certification Mark is a globally recognized symbol of yourorganization’s ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability and reliability.

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FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATIONShowing Your Commitment to Food Safety

RELATED SERVICES

Integrating standardsISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001,SA8000, ISO 22005 and ISO 22000/FSSC22000 are built to be compatible. BureauVeritas Certification offers the possibility ofintegrated certification services (Quality,Health & Safety, Environment, SocialResponsibility and Food Safety).This delivers greater audit efficiency,consistency and optimization.

Combining food safety principlesThe ISO 22000 Standard can dynamicallycombine the HACCP principles andapplication steps with other prerequisiteprograms (PRP) to ensure hazard controlusing a combination of control measures.

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CONTACTFor details about this service, please contact

Bureau Veritas Certification

By phone: please contact your local officeBy e-mail: certification.contact@bureauveritas.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

please visit: www.bureauveritas.com/scs

OUR CERTIFICATION PROCESSKey steps in our certification process are:

Definition of certification scopePre-audit (optional): gap analysis and diagnosis ofyour current position against standardCertification audit performed in 2 stages:

- Stage 1 – readiness review performed to verifythat the organization is ready for certification

- Stage 2 – evaluation of implementation,including the effectiveness of the managementsystem of the organization

A certificate valid for 3 years is issued uponsatisfactory results of stage 2 auditSurveillance audits to verify that the managementsystem continues to fulfill the requirements of thestandard and monitor the continual improvement Re-certification after 3 years to confirm the continuedconformance and effectiveness of the managementsystem as a whole

FAQ Does FSSC 22000 apply to all “players” in the food chain?

The FSSC 22000 scheme is only applicable for those companies who manufacture produts as detailedin the scheme.

If I have already been certified to ISO 9001, should I replace it with FSSC 22000?

No. FSSC 22000 should be seen as a necessary complement to ISO 9001, not just as a stand-alonestandard. When combined, the resulting system will deliver excellence in food manufacturing & supply.

If I am already certified to other standards, what steps will be necessary for FSSC 22000 compliance?

If your company is already certified in compliance with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) or theInternational Featured Standard (IFS), you will need a commitment from top management, adocumented HACCP analysis and a review of in-house and external communication system. If yourorganisation is already certified against ISO 22000, then you have to implement the pre-requisitesprogramme, in accordance with PAS 220 requisites, and some extra work must be done in order toinclude the scheme’s extra requirements.

Should I train internal auditors on the FSSC 22000 scheme?

The FSSC 22000 scheme requires that competent auditors perform internal audits. Bureau VeritasCertification offers ISO 22000 IRCA registered training sessions lasting 3 to 5 days, which can bearranged in-house.

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