The FSSC Foundation has published Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 scheme, one of the leading global references for food safety management. The new version introduces a series of updates aimed at strengthening food safety, supporting organizations’ sustainability objectives, and ensuring alignment with the latest international industry requirements.
A 12-month transition period has been established to allow certified organizations and certification bodies to adapt to the new requirements. The key milestones are as follows:
To support organizations throughout the transition process, RINA will make dedicated webinars and training initiatives available in the coming months, focusing on the new requirements and best practices for managing the transition to the updated version of the scheme.
Version 7 of FSSC 22000 introduces significant improvements designed to help organizations strengthen their food safety management systems and address emerging industry challenges. Key benefits include stronger alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the integration of the new ISO 22002-x:2025 prerequisite programmes, compliance with GFSI 2024 benchmarking requirements, and an improved structure of food chain categories and subcategories. These updates also contribute to enhanced risk management, greater operational resilience, and increased credibility with customers and stakeholders.
The Version 7 scheme documents, the transition process guidance, and the document outlining the main changes are available for free download from the FSSC Foundation website. Additionally, RINA will support organizations throughout the transition journey by providing dedicated training courses, webinars, and technical insights to help understand the new requirements and effectively plan the transition to the new version of the scheme.
