FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION
FSSC 22000 Certification Consulting in UAE & GCC
GFSI-recognized food safety certification required by major global retailers — Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, M&S, Lulu Group. We implement FSSC 22000 v6 from gap analysis to successful certification audit.
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The 4 Building Blocks of FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is not a single standard — it is a certification scheme built on four interlocking components. Here is what each requires.
ISO 22000 Foundation
The full ISO 22000:2018 management system standard — HACCP + management system requirements + operational PRPs. This is the spine of FSSC 22000.
Sector-Specific PRPs
ISO/TS 22002-x prerequisite programs tailored to your sector — food manufacturing (22002-1), catering (22002-2), feed (22002-6), packaging (22002-4), and more.
Additional FSSC Requirements
Food fraud vulnerability, food defence (TACCP/VACCP), allergen management, environmental monitoring, product labeling, transport, and supplier management beyond ISO 22000.
Annual Surveillance
Annual surveillance audits with at least one unannounced audit per 3-year cycle. Continuous verification — not a one-time certification.
Sector Programs Covered (ISO/TS 22002-x)
FSSC 22000 applies sector-specific PRPs based on your operation. Most food businesses fall into one of these categories.
PRPs for food manufacturers — the most widely applied FSSC 22000 sector category.
PRPs for catering operations — central kitchens, contract catering, large hospitality groups.
PRPs for plant and animal farming operations supplying the food chain.
PRPs for food packaging manufacturers — primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
PRPs for transport and storage operations in the food supply chain.
PRPs for feed production — critical for upstream food chain safety.
How We Implement FSSC 22000
A 5-step methodology that takes you from gap analysis to certification readiness — typically in 4 to 9 months depending on starting point.
Gap Analysis
Audit against ISO 22000, sector PRPs, and FSSC additional requirements. Identify exactly what is missing in your current system.
System Design
Build the Food Safety Manual, HACCP Plan, sector-specific PRPs, food defence (TACCP/VACCP), food fraud vulnerability assessment, allergen program.
Implementation & Training
Train your team, roll the system out across sites, deliver Highfield/HABC-accredited courses for PIC, internal auditors, and food safety team.
Internal Audit & Review
Conduct full internal audit cycle, management review, and pre-certification audit to surface issues before the certification body arrives.
Certification & Surveillance
We sit beside you through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits with your chosen certification body. Post-cert: ongoing surveillance audit support.
Industries That Need FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is typically required when major retailers, fast-food chains, or global brands enter your supply chain.
Food Manufacturers
Central Kitchens & Catering
Food Packaging Manufacturers
Food Storage & Logistics
Ingredient & Additive Suppliers
Dairy & Beverage Plants
Why TheCorpBridge for FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is technical, sector-specific, and intolerant of generic templates. You need a specialist.
Multi-Standard Expertise
HACCP + ISO 22000 + FSSC 22000 + BRCGS + GMP + Halal under one team. No bouncing between specialists.
Sector PRPs Done Right
We build the correct ISO/TS 22002-x program for your sector — manufacturing, catering, packaging, feed. Sector-specific, not generic.
Food Defence & Fraud Programs
TACCP/VACCP, food fraud vulnerability assessment, allergen management — the FSSC additional requirements that trip up most first-time applicants.
Audit-Ready Documentation
HABC-accredited lead auditor team. Our documentation is built to defend, not just exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free 30-minute consultation + initial gap analysis. No commitment.