FSSC 22000 Version 5

IGC is an educational institution registered as the official Training Organization of FSSC and provides FSSC 22000 auditor registration service.

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  FSSC 22000 Version 5 Certificate Overview

  The FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) standard is a food safety standard approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which has the most influence on food manufacturers, to introduce a food safety certification system suitable for the overall food industry.
  
  As the world's population grows, there is an increasing demand for cheap, safe and quality food. To meet these needs, FSSC 22000 provides the food industry with a reliable food safety platform.
  
  FSSC 22000, as a combination of Sector Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) based on ISO 22000 for manufacturer of different food products and ingredients in different sectors, and additional FSSC 22000 requirements, is applicable to all food manufacturers regardless of size, complexity and location. In addition, transportation and storage at the production site are included in the scope of certification.

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  FSSC 22000 Auditor Qualification Process

  ✤ Working experience

  • Experience in quality assurance in food production or manufacturing, retail, food inspection or food-related law enforcement or equivalent sectors, or
  • Experience in food or related industries, including at least 2 years of full-time work experience related to food safety functions.

  ✤ Education

  • Education : Food-related or life science degree, or
  • at least a food-related or life sciences higher education course,
  • successful completion of an equivalent course

  ✤ Education training

  • FSMS or QMS lead auditor course-at least 40 hours including exam
  • HACCP training-minimum 16 hours including exam
  • ISO 22000 standard-at least 8 hours including exam (if the lead auditor course does not include parts about the ISO 22000 standard)
  • Food defense training (including exam) covering methods of food defense risk assessment and possible mitigation measures.
  • Food fraud education and training (including exam) covering methods of assessing food fraud vulnerability and possible mitigation measures.
  • Standards-All requirements related to the scheme (including tests): ISO/TS 22003 (Annex C), ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (standards applicable to the certification body audit process, including exam)
  • Education and training on relevant PRP standards

  ✤ Others

  • Audit : At least 10 days of audit experience and 5 ISO 22000 audits
  • or GFSI's accredited scheme audit related to a specific industry, including at least one FSSC 22000 audit
  • GFSI exam: All auditors must pass the GFSI exam within the deadline set by the foundation. New auditors are required to pass the GFSI exam before becoming eligible for FSSC 22000.
  • Category I related: basic packaging certification, packaging technology degree
  • Or higher-level certifications and certifications in food technology, food hygiene or related sciences, or basic certifications in food technology, food safety/sanitation or related sciences, and training (minimum 30 hours) of the World Packaging Association and the Certification for packaging technology that meets the requirements specified by the World Packaging Association
  • FSSC 22000-Quality: Auditors qualified to ISO/IEC 17021-1 with respect to ISO 9001 certification recognized under the ISO/TS 22003 category and ISO 9001 food sector code.

  

  ✤ Auditor’s Initial evaluation and Approval

  • FSSC 22000 witness screening of auditors to confirm that competence has been achieved
  • All FSSC 22000 auditors (including auditors during training) must be registered on the portal according to Foundation guidelines.

  

  ✤ Granting scope of certification for sub-classification (first and expanded)

  After receiving the initial auditor qualification, the auditor must be granted/approved for each category. The certification body shall demonstrate that the auditor satisfies the following requirements in order to assign the category code to the auditor. Granting scope of certification for sub-classification (first and expanded)

  • In relation to a new category (post-farm gate only except for food chain category A) to be granted as a trainee or as an auditor under the supervision of an auditor who has 6 months working experience in the subclass or qualified for the subclass, 5 audits of recognized by GFSI schemes. At least one of the five audits must be an FSSC 22000 audit (post or renewal audit phase 2). If an advisory service is used to demonstrate working experience, the total number of consulting days must be added to the six-month working experience.
  • Demonstrate specific eligibility for sub-classification
  • Satisfy the certification body's own qualification criteria for sub-classification

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  Education provided

  Understanding FSSC 22000

  This course is intended for organizations, certification bodies, consultants, and those who are interested in a general knowledge of FSSC 22000 requirements and understand how they can be applied to other food chain organizations.

  FSSC 22000 Implementation

  shows how FSSC 22000 can be implemented within various food chain categories for organizations, consultants and others based on the process above.

  FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Course

  designed for organizations implementing FSSC 22000 to meet the training requirements of internal auditors. Training covers all elements specified in ISO 19011:2018.

  FSSC 22000 Senior Auditor Course

  This course is held for those who wish to register as a lead auditor. It can also be applied to internal auditors and consultants. The composition of the training covers FSSC 22000 requirements, ISO 19011: 2018, ISO / IEC 17021-1: 2015 and ISO / TS 22003: 2013 and includes practice courses (e.g. Case study) and written exams. The total training time is 40 hours.

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  IGC's Competitiveness

  • IGC Certification Center provides various certification and testing services for domestic food manufacturing companies to enter overseas markets.
  • IGC Certification Center provides fast and accurate support with one-stop service for all processes necessary for export, from testing, certification to training auditors.
  • IGC provides services for ISO 22000 senior auditor training and certificate issuance based on cooperation with GPC, an IAF MLA personal certification approval body.
  • FSSC 22000 We are actively training FSSC 22000 auditors by being designated as TO (Training Organization) by FSSC to designate lead auditors.