How FSSC 22000 Consultancy Improves Food Safety System in Organizations

FSSC 22000 standards contribute to the fragmentation of standards in the food industry. In response to the food business, it has major manufacturers and retailer's standards that now can be harmonized using FSSC 22000 as a base and adding specific additional requirements are introduced as needed.

Consultancy Services for FSSC 22000 makes it much easier for manufacturers and suppliers to implement better system and accelerate overall certification process. Producers gain greater control over their processes, and a more holistic view of their organization. The audits also form the basis for continuous improvement and benchmarking on a global level. Standardization makes it easier to sell in new markets and new customers.

As mentioned, it is useful to have a good FSSC Consultant that helps in implementing food safety systems as per standard guidelines. FSSC 22000 is a good option because it is flexible and integrates well with existing systems. On the other hand it is also very spacious and offers a good structure for systems from the ground substantially unformed and building. For example, FSSC 22000 Consultancy provides detailed guidelines for the research and development of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan, forming an important element of any food safety standard.

An experienced FSSC consultancy helps organizations in internal audit as well as certification audit, which are commenced after the business proposal of the certification body a first pre-audit can be performed accepted at the discretion of the company. FSSC 22000 audits comprise two phases:

Stage 1 - the so-called Readiness Review, look at the documented system (for example, the completeness of hazard identification, CCP determination and programs required). This phase will inform the planning of the rest of the audit, a preliminary examination of the key elements of the system, and the identification and timely correction of any identified non-conformities.

Stage 2 - looks more directly at how well current processes meet the requirements of the standard, through interviews with staff and examination of the records. After successful completion of a pending technical evaluation of the both stages, a Certification Manager approves the grant of a certificate.

FSSC Consultancy services combines clauses with food- specific PRP requirements and have the following characteristics:

• A strong food safety system framework to integrate it into the management of the system and in accordance with other standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and FSSC 22000 clauses.
• Good Governance multi- stakeholder approach to the development of the FSSC standard,
• Worldwide credible food and Retailer Acceptable Scheme
• FSSC Documentation and FSSC manual documents provided under guideline of FSSC 22000 Consultant to manage the requirements and safety of food.

Henry Nelson has published many articles regarding ISO Certification. Henry has rich experience as a online publisher and prepared various Certification documents as per ISO guideline since large amount of years in his professional career.