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FSSC 22000 CERTIFICATION • GFSI BENCHMARKED

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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★ GFSI-Recognized • FSSC 22000 v6 Ready • HABC Accredited • 150+ Projects • Since 2021

500+UAE & GCC brands served since 2021
12in-house FSMS team — no outsourcing
GFSIrecognised scheme (FSSC 22000)
4standards in-house: ISO 22000 · HACCP · BRCGS · FSSC
Standard
FSSC 22000 v6
Scope
Food Manufacturing & Service
Recognition
GFSI Benchmarked
Outcome
Retailer & buyer approved certification

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.

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ISO 22000 Foundation

The full ISO 22000:2018 management system standard — HACCP + management system requirements + operational PRPs. This is the spine of FSSC 22000.

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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.

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Additional FSSC Requirements

Food fraud vulnerability, food defence (TACCP/VACCP), allergen management, environmental monitoring, product labeling, transport, and supplier management beyond ISO 22000.

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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.

ISO/TS 22002-1
Food Manufacturing

PRPs for food manufacturers — the most widely applied FSSC 22000 sector category.

ISO/TS 22002-2
Catering

PRPs for catering operations — central kitchens, contract catering, large hospitality groups.

ISO/TS 22002-3
Farming

PRPs for plant and animal farming operations supplying the food chain.

ISO/TS 22002-4
Food Packaging

PRPs for food packaging manufacturers — primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.

ISO/TS 22002-5
Transport & Storage

PRPs for transport and storage operations in the food supply chain.

ISO/TS 22002-6
Animal Feed

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.

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Food Manufacturers

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Central Kitchens & Catering

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Food Packaging Manufacturers

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Food Storage & Logistics

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Ingredient & Additive Suppliers

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Dairy & Beverage Plants

Why TheCorpBridge for FSSC 22000

FSSC 22000 is technical, sector-specific, and intolerant of generic templates. You need a specialist.

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Multi-Standard Expertise

HACCP + ISO 22000 + FSSC 22000 + BRCGS + GMP + Halal under one team. No bouncing between specialists.

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Sector PRPs Done Right

We build the correct ISO/TS 22002-x program for your sector — manufacturing, catering, packaging, feed. Sector-specific, not generic.

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Food Defence & Fraud Programs

TACCP/VACCP, food fraud vulnerability assessment, allergen management — the FSSC additional requirements that trip up most first-time applicants.

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Audit-Ready Documentation

HABC-accredited lead auditor team. Our documentation is built to defend, not just exist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?
ISO 22000 is the underlying management system standard. FSSC 22000 is a complete certification scheme that bundles ISO 22000 + sector-specific PRPs (ISO/TS 22002-x) + additional FSSC requirements (food fraud, food defence, allergen management, etc.). FSSC 22000 is GFSI-recognized; ISO 22000 alone is not. See ISO 22000 page →
Why does FSSC 22000 matter for selling to major retailers?
FSSC 22000 is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which means major global retailers — Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, M&S, Lulu Group, Spinneys, and many fast-food chains — accept it as proof of food safety capability. Without GFSI recognition, you may be locked out of these supply chains.
How long does FSSC 22000 implementation take?
Typically 4-9 months from kickoff to Stage 2 certification audit, depending on your starting point. Companies already certified to ISO 22000 can usually upgrade to FSSC 22000 in 3-5 months. Greenfield implementations (no existing system) take longer.
What is FSSC 22000 v6?
FSSC 22000 v6 is the current version of the certification scheme, published in 2023 and effective for audits from April 2024. It updated requirements for food safety culture, equipment management, food loss/waste, and quality control. Our implementations are built to v6 from day one.
Do we need separate certifications for multiple sites?
FSSC 22000 supports multi-site certification under specific conditions. We help structure your application to take advantage of multi-site scope where possible — it can significantly reduce certification cost vs separate audits per site.
What is the certification body audit like?
FSSC 22000 certification involves a 2-stage audit: Stage 1 (documentation review and readiness check) followed by Stage 2 (on-site implementation audit). After certification, annual surveillance audits continue — with at least one unannounced audit in every 3-year cycle.
We sell in the UAE and also export — do we need FSSC 22000 on top of Dubai Municipality registration?
They serve different purposes. Dubai Municipality food registration and Montaji are mandatory to place products on the local UAE market, while FSSC 22000 is a voluntary, GFSI-recognised certificate that retailers and export buyers often require as a condition of supply. Many manufacturers need both — local registration to sell here, and FSSC 22000 to win retail and export contracts. TheCorpBridge handles both your product registration and your FSMS certification under one team.
Which sector PRP (ISO/TS 22002-x) applies to my business?
Your FSSC 22000 certificate uses the prerequisite-programme standard that matches your activity: ISO/TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing, ISO/TS 22002-2 for catering, and ISO/TS 22002-4 for food packaging manufacturing, with others for storage, transport and animal feed. Choosing the correct PRP is essential, because the wrong one delays certification. TheCorpBridge confirms your category up front and builds the system to the right PRP.

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