Food safety (GFSI)
FSSC 22000
Voluntary (commonly requested)
About this certificate
- Type
- Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)
- Issued by
- Foundation FSSC
- Recognised bodies
- FSSC-licensed CBs accredited to ISO/IEC 17021-1 by IAF members
- Product scope
- Manufacturing, packaging, feed, storage/transport, catering, retail (scope categories)
- Typical validity
- 3 years with annual surveillance
- Key data on the certificate
- Certificate no.; FSSC registration no.; CB & AB logos; organisation; site address; scope & category codes; version (V6/V7); issue & expiry; unannounced audit indicator
Key markets that require it
- China — Commonly requested: Manufacturers Source for China
- European Union (Bloc) — Commonly requested: Manufacturers & ingredients Source for European Union
- Japan — Commonly requested: Manufacturers Source for Japan
- South Africa — Commonly requested: Retail suppliers Source for South Africa
- United States — Commonly requested: Manufacturers Source for United States
Markets named in the catalogue
Global; EU, GCC, US, China, Japan retail & manufacturing buyers
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.