What is an FSSC 22000 audit?

An FSSC 22000 audit is a certification process that verifies a company's compliance with food safety standards under the FSSC 22000 scheme.

Who needs an FSSC 22000 audit?

Food manufacturers, processors, and businesses involved in the food supply chain need an FSSC 22000 audit to meet global safety standards.

FSSC 22000 Audit

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is a globally recognized certificate for food safety management systems. Based on ISO standards, FSSC 22000 audit certification allows companies in the food industry to have their food safety management systems audited under a globally recognized standard by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Legal4sure is here to help you in a successful FSSC 22000 audit. We will guide you through the FSSC 22000 audit process, and how you can achieve it easily with us. Our FSSC 22000 experts will make your FSSC 22000 audit smoothly and effortlessly with their strategies and tips.

FSSC 22000 audit types

1. Initial Certification Audits

The Initial certification FSSC 22000 audit involves two stages:

2. Surveillance Audits

3. Recertification Audits

4. Internal Audits

FSSC 22000 audit certification process

1) Application Legal4sure will help you to apply for the FSSC 22000 certification. You will get our support right from the application process to final certification and after that. Once the application is submitted, the certification body reviews it and approves the contract for the audit.
2) Pre-Audit Preparation We will help you with pre-audit preparation, from documentation to final audit, for having a successful FSSC 22000 audit in your company.
3) Corrective Actions Our experts will help you to identify any non-conformities and will fix them so that their will be no issues during the FSSC 22000 audit.
4) Certificate Issuance After solving the non-conformities, the certification body issues your FSSC 22000 certificate, confirming compliance with global standards.

Preparation of FSSC 22000 audit

The FSSC 22000 audit preparation remains an important step to have successful FSSC 22000 certification.

Identify the gaps in your company

Firstly, look after your current food safety management systems and conduct the gap analysis to make improvements for the FSSC 22000 audit. Our experts will help you to do a gap analysis of your company.

Review your documents

Keep your documents, policies, and records up-to-date. Documentation is a major step to having a successful FSSC 22000 audit certification. We will help you to maintain your documents for the FSSC 22000 audit.

Implement Corrective Actions

Fix the gaps you identified earlier about your company so that no problems arise during the final audit. Legal4sure will help you to make the corrective action plan so that you undergo with the smoothest process.

FSSC 22000 Audit Methods

FSSC 22000 provides different audit options to meet the various circumstances and needs of the food industry. The main options that are available for the FSSC 220000 audit are:

1) Fully on-site audits

A full on-site FSSC 22000 audit involves a deep analysis of your company's food safety management system (FSMS) against the requirements of the FSSC 22000 standard, including a review of documentation and a physical inspection of your organization's production process.

2) Partially-remote audits

The partially-remote FSSC 22000 audit includes two main steps:

3) Full remote audits

A fully remote FSSC 22000 audit is an accredited method that is not recognized by GFSI. It can only be used when the certified organization's premises cannot be accessed due to a serious event, and this must be supported by a risk assessment.

Why choose Legal4sure?

FSSC 22000 provides different audit options to meet the various circumstances and needs of the food industry. The main options that are available for the FSSC 220000 audit are:

Expert Guidance: Legal4sure has a proven track record of helping organizations with over 4500 successful projects.
Customized Support: We provide you with solutions, including training sessions and internal audits, to prepare your team for the certification process.
Continuous Improvement: Our consultants offer ongoing support to help you maintain compliance and enhance your food safety management practices.