Become certified

Steps towards certification

• 1. Reflect

  • Visit the section Scheme documents on our website to download the Scheme requirements (free of charge).
  • Complete a self-assessment against the requirements with the possible support of a licensed Training Organization for additional advice (voluntary).

• 2. Prepare

  • Contact an FSSC licensed Certification Body.
  • Arrange an audit by the CB of the food safety management system and facilities and implement any corrective actions for non-conformities.
  • Contact an FSSC licensed Training Organization for additional advice (voluntary).

• 3. Certification

  • Once the audit is deemed successful, the Certification Body will register the certificate.
  • Annual surveillance audits conducted (including one unannounced audit every three years).
  • Recertification every three years.