Standards / Food safety
FSSC 22000 Food safety certification scheme
A GFSI-recognized scheme built on ISO 22000 plus sector programmes and additional requirements.
Core documents AMS builds
- ISO 22000 system
- Sector PRPs
- Food defense plan
- Food fraud assessment
Drafted from your actual processes and systems, then kept under version control with review dates.
The path to FSSC 22000
Six steps from first conversation to FSSC 22000. AMS and our consultants handle each one with you.
- 1Scope
Define which sites, teams, processes and systems FSSC 22000 will cover.
- 2Gap assessment
Compare what you do today with every FSSC 22000 requirement and list what is missing.
- 3Documents
Write the policies, procedures and records FSSC 22000 expects, starting with the iso 22000 system.
- 4Implement and collect evidence
Put the processes into daily work and capture proof that they run, on a schedule.
- 5Internal review
Check readiness with an internal audit or self-assessment, and close the findings.
- 6Certification audit
An accredited certification body runs a stage 1 document review and a stage 2 audit, then issues the certificate. Surveillance audits follow every year.
FSSC 22000 questions
Planning FSSC 22000? Talk to our team
How long does FSSC 22000 implementation take?
Most organizations need about 14–24 weeks, depending on size, number of sites and how much is already in place. A gap assessment gives a firm estimate.
What documents does FSSC 22000 require?
Core documents usually include: iso 22000 system, sector prps, food defense plan, food fraud assessment. AMS drafts them from your actual processes and keeps them under version control.
Can FSSC 22000 be combined with other standards?
Yes. FSSC 22000 is often run together with ISO 22000, HACCP, BRCGS. AMS maps shared requirements, so one record can count toward several standards.
How does AMS help with FSSC 22000?
AMS runs the full FSSC 22000 program: scoping, gap assessment, documents, evidence capture, internal audits, corrective actions and the audit pack for your certification body.