FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification Scheme for Food Safety Management Systems aligned with the ISO Management System approach and the ISO Harmonized Structure.

FSSC 22000 has been delivering impact on global food safety for 15 years. The Scheme provides a certification model that can be used in the food manufacturing industry and the related supply chain to ensure food safety standards and processes. FSSC 22000 is GFSI-recognized and follows the food chain category description as defined in ISO 22003-1:2022.

The standards provide several benefits:

• Single verification commissioned by the manufacturer, in line with an agreed evaluation frequency, will allow manufacturers to report on their status to food manufacturers and other organisations.
• Comprehensive standards cover areas of quality, hygiene and product safety throughout the packaging industry.
• Packaging manufacturers may use these standards to ensure that their suppliers are following good hygiene practices and complete the "due diligence" chain.
• Ongoing surveillance and confirmation of the follow-up of corrective actions ensure that a self-improving quality, hygiene, and product safety system is established.