Some buyers want to know that a food business has been audited against the published requirements of FSSC 22000, without requiring a licensed scheme certificate. Our compliance certification provides an independent audit against those requirements and a USGSR Certificate of Compliance.
This is a compliance certification issued by US Global Standards Registrars. It is not a certificate issued under the licence of Foundation FSSC and is not GFSI-recognized. If your customer requires an FSSC 22000 certificate issued by a licensed certification body, please confirm this before applying.
What Is FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 is a food safety certification scheme owned by Foundation FSSC, built on ISO 22000, sector prerequisite programme specifications and FSSC additional requirements.
What Our Compliance Certification Is — and Isn’t
| USGSR FSSC 22000 Compliance Certification | Licensed FSSC 22000 certification | |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | US Global Standards Registrars | A certification body licensed by Foundation FSSC |
| Listed in FSSC public register | No | Yes |
| GFSI-recognized | No | Yes |
| Suitable when | Buyers accept independent evidence against FSSC requirements | Buyers require a GFSI-recognized certificate |
What We Audit
| Element | Examples |
|---|---|
| ISO 22000 FSMS | Hazard analysis, hazard control plan, management review, internal audit |
| Prerequisite programmes | Facility design, cleaning, pest control, hygiene, maintenance |
| FSSC additional requirements | Food defense, food fraud, allergen management, environmental monitoring, food safety culture |
Limitations
- Not GFSI-recognized and not listed in the FSSC register.
- May not be accepted by retailers or brand owners who specify GFSI-recognized certification.
- Does not replace regulatory food safety inspections.
The Certification Process
- Application: share your scope, sites and headcount; we confirm the route and audit time.
- Proposal and agreement: written proposal and certification agreement.
- Stage 1 audit: documentation and readiness review.
- Stage 2 audit: on-site evaluation of implementation and effectiveness.
- Certification decision: made by a competent reviewer who was not on the audit.
- Surveillance and recertification: annual surveillance, recertification every three years.
FAQs
Is this an FSSC 22000 certificate?
No. It is a USGSR Certificate of Compliance confirming an independent audit against published FSSC 22000 requirements.
Is it GFSI-recognized?
No. GFSI recognition applies only to certificates issued by licensed certification bodies under the scheme.