ISO 22000 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), providing a systematic approach to managing food safety hazards. It helps organizations within the food chain ensure that there are no weak links, safeguarding customers and protecting the company's reputation.
On the other hand, FSSC 22000, which stands for Food Safety System Certification, is an ISO-based certification scheme for auditing and certification of food safety within food manufacturing. It uses ISO 22000 and the prerequisite programs for food safety outlined in ISO/TS 22002-1.
These standards provide robust frameworks for food safety, contributing to the delivery of safe food products and services and enhancing your company’s credibility in the market.
At DENCON, we can guide you through the journey of achieving ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certification through:
Consultancy Services: Our team of experienced consultants will guide you through understanding the requirements of ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000, identifying and controlling food safety hazards, and preparing for the certification audits.
Training Services: We offer comprehensive training programs that cover the principles of ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000, and more specialized training for those directly involved in the implementation and auditing of your FSMS.
Implementation Services: We support your organization in the development and implementation of an ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 compliant FSMS, ensuring your systems meet the highest standards of food safety.
Audit Services: Our internal audit services ensure your FSMS remains aligned with ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000, identifying areas of non-compliance and suggesting corrective actions.
Maintenance Services: Achieving and maintaining ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certification requires a commitment to continual improvement. Our maintenance services ensure your systems are always up to date and aligned with the evolving standards.
Let’s delve into some frequently asked questions about the Safety Management System – ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000:
ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 are international standards for Food Safety Management Systems. They provide a systematic approach for managing food safety hazards and ensuring the safety of food at every stage of the food chain. These certifications are essential for any organization in the food industry, demonstrating commitment to food safety, enhancing credibility, and meeting international food safety regulatory requirements.
DENCON offers a comprehensive range of services, including consultancy, training, implementation, audit, and maintenance, to help your organization achieve and maintain ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certification. Our team of experts will guide you in understanding and applying the requirements of these standards, ensuring a successful certification audit, and maintaining the certification over time.
The process for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certification involves an initial review, hazard analysis, establishing and implementing control measures, and ultimately an audit by a certification body. The duration can vary depending on the size and complexity of your organization, and the maturity of your existing food safety practices, but typically ranges from 6 to 12 months.
While ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 provide robust frameworks for managing food safety hazards, they do not guarantee absolute food safety. However, these standards significantly increase the likelihood of identifying and controlling food safety hazards effectively, resulting in safer food products.
Maintaining ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certification requires ongoing monitoring and review of the FSMS, regular internal audits, and management review to ensure the system’s continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness. Surveillance audits are also performed by the certification body, typically annually. At DENCON, we offer maintenance services that help you keep your certification current and ensure continual improvement.
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