Ready for food safety audits? Use this FSSC 22000 checklist

This guide provides an overview of FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification and helps you understand its strategic value for food exporting companies in Latin America.

The Quick Guide will present an overview of:

• How FSSC 22000 certification has shifted from being a differentiator to becoming a mandatory requirement for accessing the US and European markets;

• The pillars of the scheme, what auditors evaluate in practice, and the main gaps identified in first-time audits in LATAM;

• How to implement the system in 6 stages and assess your company's readiness with a certification preparation checklist.

This technical and strategic guide is aimed at food exporting companies in Latin America seeking to achieve FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification. It explains what the scheme certifies, what auditors evaluate in practice, and the main gaps identified in first-time audits across the region. It presents a 6-stage implementation roadmap and a readiness checklist to help companies structure their system before the audit. The goal is to turn regulatory requirements into operational reality, making certification a genuine competitive advantage in international markets.

Content available in Portuguese and Spanish.