FSSC 22000 Certification
Get FSSC 22000 certification support from QIMA to strengthen your food safety system, support audit readiness, and meet buyer or market requirements.
Get FSSC 22000 certification support from QIMA to strengthen your food safety system, support audit readiness, and meet buyer or market requirements.
If your business needs a recognized food safety certification, FSSC 22000 can help you show that your food safety management system is structured, documented, and aligned with market expectations.
QIMA supports food businesses pursuing FSSC 22000 certification with certification services designed to strengthen food safety systems, support audit preparation, and help teams move toward certification with confidence.
The food industry continues to face evolving challenges that require systematic, proven approaches to food safety management. Recent industry data highlights the importance of comprehensive certification programs in maintaining operational resilience and stakeholder confidence.
45% of recalls were caused by labeling and documentation issues
83% of companies report significant financial risks from recalls
FSSC 22000 certification helps food businesses strengthen food safety management, support regulatory alignment, and build confidence with customers and stakeholders.
Support global market access through a GFSI-benchmarked certification recognized by many retailers and buyers
Strengthen food safety management through a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks
Support regulatory alignment through an ISO 22000-based framework with sector-specific prerequisites
Build confidence with customers, regulators, and other stakeholders
Address emerging food safety issues covered in Version 7, including food fraud, allergen management, food defense, and environmental monitoring
Use a certification framework built on the ISO management system approach, with supporting scheme documents and implementation guidance
General Overview of FSSC 22000
An FSSC 22000 audit evaluates the food safety management system and related controls needed to support certification. Key focus areas include:
Food safety management system controls
Systematic risk management
Regulatory alignment
Sector-specific prerequisite programs
Food fraud controls
Allergen management
Food defense
Environmental monitoring
The exact certification path depends on your scope and operational complexity, but the process generally includes these stages:
Define the scope of certification for your operation
Review your current food safety management system and prerequisites
Identify any gaps that need to be addressed before audit
Complete the certification audit
Address any required follow-up actions and move toward certification
FSSC 22000 certification is typically relevant for food businesses that need a structured food safety management system and recognized certification to support customer, retailer, or market requirements.
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Clear Support Throughout Certification
Responsive technical support at every stage
Transparent certification process
On-time certification delivery
Service quality reflected in a 72 NPS score
Ways to Reduce Time and Site Disruption
Multi-scheme audits can reduce site visits and costs
Streamlined processes can minimize operational disruption
Local auditor deployment can support scheduling efficiency
Food Safety Experience Across Certification Services
30+ years pioneering food safety, organic, and sustainable standards
Comprehensive farm-to-fork certification ecosystem
Advanced technology for compliance monitoring
FSSC 22000 certification is a GFSI-benchmarked food safety certification built on ISO 22000 and supporting prerequisite requirements.
The current page indicates that the scheme covers food safety management, risk management, regulatory alignment, and Version 7 focus areas such as food fraud, allergen management, food defense, and environmental monitoring.
Certification cost depends on the scope of your operation, site complexity, and audit requirements. Contact QIMA for a quote based on your business needs.
Yes. The attached page presents FSSC 22000 as a food safety certification and a GFSI-benchmarked standard.
Businesses may choose FSSC 22000 to strengthen food safety systems, support regulatory alignment, and build confidence with customers and stakeholders.
The current page states that FSSC 22000 supports access to global markets and highlights its GFSI recognition.
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