This Standard, which is more widely accepted than the ISO 22000 Standard, will open the doors to many countries and large retail organizations that do not find ISO 22000 certification sufficient.
Because;
- FSSC 22000 Certification Program has been established with the broad participation of many relevant institutions and organizations that have a say in the world in order to respond to the sensitivity on food safety. It is a program that is fully recognized by GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Board of Directors and also accepted by EA (European Cooperation for Accreditation).
- FSSC 22000 is the most comprehensive guidance and regulatory source against food risk, as it includes the requirements of the current ISO 22000, ISO 22002 series/PAS 220 standards and the HACCP principles. Therefore, it is still the most accepted standard in food.
- FSSC 22000 facilitates compliance with legal requirements, collaboration between organisations and adaptation to future developments.
- Organizations with ISO 22000 certification can also obtain FSSC 22000 certification without requiring excessive burden.
- FSSC 22000 , as mentioned above, is recognized by GFSI.
What are the benefits of the FSSC 22000 Basic Food Safety System Certificate ?
- Because it is GFSI approved, it functions as a green passport for your product in international food markets.
- The large retail and wholesale chain markets of our country and the world do not conduct supplier audits in organizations with FSSC 22000 certificate and are directly accepted in this respect.
- Provides a systems approach to controlling hazards that cause foodborne illness and injury .
- It encourages effective communication and control with all parties throughout the food chain .
- Increases customer satisfaction and loyalty .
- It plays a role in establishing a healthy society and future .
- It ensures the reduction and elimination of complaints arising from food safety .
- It prevents various losses due to sanctions .
- It reduces the costs of returns and poor quality of products .
- It ensures the effective management and compliance of physical resources and practices, many of which are prerequisites, for food safety .
- It contributes to the continuous improvement of the organization from infrastructure to personnel awareness and product features .
- Increases the effectiveness of compliance with laws and regulations .
- Provides effective management and control.
- Improves harmony in cooperation with international organizations.
- It provides proof of your sensitivity to food safety to all parties, especially customers.
Who Should Implement the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System Standard ?
- Food producers, especially those trading with retail and wholesale chains .
- Those who produce animal products .
- Dry feed and dry pet food producers.
- Catering : mobile food servers who sell wraps at festivals , those who produce and distribute bulk meals , and those who provide food and beverages to special events .
- Wholesale and retail sales points/markets .
- Organizations providing transportation and storage services .
- Food packaging manufacturers .
- Biochemical and chemical manufacturers (manufacturers of food gas, liquid and powdered flavors – minerals – salt mixtures).
It checks and certifies your company’s compliance with food safety standards with the GFSI standard, the global food safety standard in the field of food safety.
IQR is accredited by FSSC 22000 Foundation and authorized to issue FSSC 22000 certificate. IQR offers accredited FSSC 22000 certification.
The FSSC Development Program in which IQR is involved is a non-accredited program.
IQR is committed to operating in accordance with the FSSC Code of Ethics.
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