Publication of the FSSC Development Program Guidance Documents
Foundation FSSC is pleased to announce the publication of five sector-specific Guidance Documents for the FSSC Development Program:
- Guidance Document for Catering and Food Service (FCC E)
- Guidance Document for Food and Feed Manufacturing (FCC BIII, C, D & K)
- Guidance Document for Packaging Manufacturing (FCC I)
- Guidance Document for Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce (FCC FI)
- Guidance Document for Transport and Storage Services (FCC G)
These documents provide guidance for FSSC Development Program (conforming) organizations on how to implement the Program assessment requirements for their specific sector. They are voluntary documents that aim to provide practical information, clarifications and support to organizations, and are therefore not mandatory for use.
Within these guidance documents you will find a wealth of information and recommendations on how to implement the FSSC Development Program sector assessment requirements.
We hope you find them as useful as we do.
What Is the FSSC Development Program?
The FSSC Development Program is a food safety system assessment program designed for organizations to demonstrate the conformance of their food safety system. The Program was developed taking into account requirements and elements from the Codex HACCP standard and ISO 22000, including the relevant technical specifications for the applicable sector. The structure of the Program document aligns with that of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme.
What Is The Purpose of the FSSC Development Program and Why It Is Needed?
With a growing world population, there is an increasing need for affordable and safe food products. To fulfill this need, Foundation FSSC offers the FSSC Development Program, which fits the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food supply chain and their customers to achieve a conforming food safety system.
Organizations that conform to the FSSC Development Program requirements have the added benefit of being listed on the FSSC website, which increases transparency and safety throughout the food supply chain.
Integrating the FSSC Development Program in vendor or supplier assurance programs also further supports larger food organizations in contributing to the food safety of their SME suppliers.
The Program is ideal for organizations that are not yet familiar or ready for full food safety management system certification. The Program requirements are therefore more specifically detailed to aid in the implementation process. Organizations can start by implementing an effective food safety system according to the requirements of this Program, and then build on it until the system meets the full requirements of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme.
The assessment requirement documents, established per sector, lays out an easy-to-use solution for organizations when developing their food safety system. Sector specific self-assessment templates are also available in order for organizations to assess themselves against the requirements of the Program.
Visit the FSSC Development Program page for more information.
