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FSSC 22000 Releases Version 6.0 of their Food Safety Management System Scheme


The Foundation FSSC, the leading brand in Food Safety Management Systems, has released Version 6 of its FSSC 22000 scheme on March 31, 2023. This updated version aims to integrate the requirements of ISO 22003-1:2022, strengthen the requirements to support organizations in their contributions to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and incorporate feedback as a result of the Version 6 development survey.


FSSC 22000 schemes support the consumer goods industry in implementing effective management systems, protecting their brands, and achieving food safety targets. The Foundation aims to help organizations contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thus creating a better world.


The new version will have a 12-month transition window to allow organizations to prepare for the new version and CBs for implementation and gaining accreditation. The first audits to Version 6 will commence from 01 April 2024 onwards, and all organizations must complete the V6 upgrade audit before 31 March 2025.


The main changes in Version 6.0 of the FSSC 22000 scheme include the realignment of the Food Chain Categories in accordance with ISO 22003-1:2022, the scope expansion to include Trading and Brokering (FII), and the reduction by removing Farming and FSSC 22000-Quality from the scheme. Additionally, Version 6 includes the integration of the requirements on food safety and quality culture, new requirements on quality control, food loss and waste, and equipment management, strengthened existing additional requirements in Part 2 of the scheme, including but not limited to allergen management and environmental monitoring, changes to and clarification on requirements for the Certification Process, and the addition of a QR Code on FSSC 22000 certificates for improved traceability.


The Version 6 scheme documents, the upgrade process, and the main changes version are available for download on their website free of charge.

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